Lauren
Any student that is not a hard worker and academically focused should not attend this school. If he or she is not self-motivated, focused, and dedicated to achievement he or she will not perform well at this school. Students looking for a school with a large greek life, a lot of school spirit, and popular sporting events (including a football team) should not attend NYU.
Katrina
people who would get homesick, people who are more conservative, people who are not tolerant of others (racially, culturally, sexually-oriented, etc.), people who do not like the city, people who do not like a fast-paced lifestyle, people who prefer having a campus, people who prefer smaller schools
Xiao
Those unwilling to put in effort.
Carla
Those who do not appreciate the city lifestyle. Those who do not thrive in environments wherein they must fend for themselves.
Lana
Prior to my arrival, I was told that it was easy to feel isolated at NYU - reasons being from the sweeping expanse of New York City as your campus to the fact that there is no such thing as football and tailgates; that it was necessary to put yourself out there and actively seek friendships. I transitioned easily, but NYU is usually not for those who find that fact daunting, wish to have a traditional college experience, or do not like the city/lack of campus (really, people who dislike the city still come here and then dislike the experience).
Bethany
People who tend to be really introspective and can't make friends. People who need their hands held to get things done. NYU is a really big school, and everyone is really nice but you have to be a go-getter to make friends and to be active in the community.
Eric
Someone who is timid or shy, who is afraid to ask for help, who disrespects people, and is not completly focussed on their current and future endeavours will get buried alive.
Sebastian
Without strong independence, New York City can be too big a pill to swallow.
Margaret
Someone who is unsure about their intellectual and career goals. Someone who wants to be at a small, cohesive, close-knit university with people like themselves. Someone who enjoys being surrounded by nature. Someone not entirely committed to the arts (music, dance, theater etc.) who wants access to an arts community. Anyone shy or insecure.
Matthew
Students should avoid this school if they are quiet, uneasy sleepers, socially reserved, or uncomfortable in a big city.