New York University Top Questions

Someone who is dependent on others. You need to be entirely independent, focused and driven to survive at NYU. Or else you just get lost in the mix.

Someone who is looking for a traditional college experience. At NYU, there is no quad, no football team, no greek life.

Someone who is shy, not used to/doesn't feel comfortable with being indepedant. Someone who depends greatly on financial aid, because it's terrible at NYU. Someone who doesn't feel comfortable in an urban environment. Someone who is looking for a traditional American college experience. (There is no football team, frat row, or quad. And you won't feel like you go to a "real" college a lot of the time)

Someone who is looking for a typical college experience, with a sprawling closed off campus should not attend. NYU does not offer that, nor does it offer a big emphasis on Greek life or sports teams. Also, unless you are interested in a specific major or career NYU is noted for (the arts, buisness...) you should not attend if you are worried about paying for college. NYU is very expensive and there are many other universities in NYC one can attend. Unfortuanatly, NYU does not offer much financial aid and this worries many students as they advance towards graduation.

An emotionally needy person who is dependent on others (friends, administration) for lots of support, someone who doesn't come from a financially stable background, a person who does not like city living, a Republican or hardcore conservative, someone who doesn't make friends easily

People who like the idea of school spirit, or school as a community shouldn't apply to NYU.

Someone with a low income. Seriously. It's not worth it. Don't make the same mistake I did. No seriously, I'm not kidding. You'll be better off saving money and working your way up later on. Don't apply. Don't. Don't believe in the myth that if you go to a great school you'll get a great career. You need money. You need it.

Someone looking for a strong sense of community or school spirit.

Someone who is reticent, shy, introverted, or non-confrontational.

An introvert. Someone who depends on others to tell them what to do. Someone who is extremely close-minded.