Overview
This lecture provides key strategies to improve your chances of being admitted to NYU, focusing on global mindset, experiential learning, and effective essay writing.
The Global Mindset
- NYU highly values applicants who demonstrate global thinking and cross-cultural engagement before applying.
- Examples include connecting local actions (like interviewing immigrants or volunteering) to global issues in essays.
- NYU's educational philosophy centers on its worldwide campuses and 12 study-away sites across six continents.
- Applicants should highlight global citizenship through stories, not only in their activities list but also in their essays.
Experiential Edge
- NYU seeks students who apply classroom knowledge to real-world environments, especially urban settings like New York City.
- Essays should explain how you plan to use the city as a classroom to effect positive change.
- Each of NYU's 20 schools and colleges has its own admissions committee and unique qualities; tailor your application accordingly.
Why This NYU Essay Worked
- The featured essay links the student’s personal journey (Model UN, refugee crisis simulation) to NYU's academic opportunities.
- The student shows research by naming specific NYU programs, courses, and professors aligned with their interests.
- The essay weaves together NYU’s global focus with the applicant’s desire for real-world impact, especially via study abroad.
- A strong essay should mention at least four proper nouns (programs, professors, classes) specific to NYU.
Key Terms & Definitions
- Global Mindset — Demonstrating awareness and engagement with worldwide issues and cultures, not just local concerns.
- Experiential Learning — Gaining knowledge through direct, hands-on experiences beyond traditional classroom settings.
Action Items / Next Steps
- Highlight experiences that demonstrate a global mindset in your NYU application and essays.
- Research specific NYU programs, professors, and courses to mention in your essay.
- Tailor your application to the particular school or college at NYU.
- Review the NYU course catalog for relevant offerings.
- Prepare for supplemental essays by checking out additional resources and sample responses.