In at NYU!! Forum

[kumba84]

oh i thought i read the academic scholarship programs also required the financial aid form..maybe i misread

this is my understanding as well... if you expect any sort of aid from nyu, they ask you to fill out the form.

This is what their presentation on financial aid states (found on the FAAPS website) -

Institutional aid (Scholarships)
- Academic Scholars Awards (Furman, Housing and Urban Policy, Criminal Law, etc.)
- Named Program Awards (AnBryce, Root Tilden Kern, Teach for America, etc.)
- Dean’s Awards (Combination Need and Merit)

That's why I got the impression that they require the form only for the dean's awards, as those are the ones awarded based on need + merit. Anyway I could easily be wrong about this, so I'm filling them out early just to be on the safe side.

On their website, it states that between RTK finalists who are otherwise equal, the recipient will be selected based on need. I doubt this ever really happens, though.

[neimanmarxist]

Sorry for the kind of random question-- but *is* there an online status checker at NYU law ? I didn't find a link to one in their e-mails or on the JD Admissions website.

[kumba84]

Sorry for the kind of random question-- but *is* there an online status checker at NYU law ? I didn't find a link to one in their e-mails or on the JD Admissions website.

No status checker. You may or may not get a complete email--I never did, and was accepted.

[neimanmarxist]

thanks for responding.
I guess I'll just sit here quietly in the dark, then.
(sighs).

[mockstar]

Does anybody else have serious problems with the admitted students website? Sometimes I can log in and sometimes I can't. It will literally take me 10 times sometimes before it finally recognizes my password.

[mwazaumoja]

Regarding Admitted Student Weekends:

I would recommend not going to the events with your parents. I'm a 1L, and met a good portion of my current friends at the various mixers (they love getting you drunk) during ASWs. I'm not saying your parents shouldn't come at all, I just wouldn't come with mine.

However, if you choose to bring your girlfriend, that should be fine. A lot of married students come with their spouse.

[a.shoshana]

Just rsvp'ed for the March 25-26 ASD!! Anyone else coming?

I believe that will be the weekend that I'm attending...I'm not sure if I'm entering the right profession for this, but drinks anyone? TITCR: @ ASW ---> "Drinks...Duh"

Screw "right profession"... I'm taking you up on this.

[englawyer]

i am also in for march 25/26 most likely

[tintin]

where do you guys plan on staying for ASW?? I am really worried about the cost of the whole thing, because it involves flying out from CA for me....

[englawyer]

if you are feeling adventurous:

http://www.airbnb.com/travel/new-york/n ... e=NY&text=

[0L Hoping for 1]

Anyone know when Scholly info comes out for NYU?

[roxj]

where do you guys plan on staying for ASW?? I am really worried about the cost of the whole thing, because it involves flying out from CA for me....

I'm dealing with the same thing. I'm in Seattle and I really want to come see NYU. I have friends in undergrad at Georgetown (DC) and John Hopkins (Baltimore), so I think I'm going to crash with them and take a bus into the city, which I heard is $15-20 each way, ie still cheaper than a hotel. Then again, if ASW starts at 8:30 on Saturday morning or something, I'm going to need a new plan.

[crackberry]

I am still profoundly confused about the way merit aid works at NYU.

I applied for one of the Law Scholars Programs (not a named scholarship like RTK, but the Environmental Law Scholars Program). If they want me to interview for that, I assume they will let me know and things will take care of themselves. On the other hand, if I don't get it, do I need to fill out the merit aid form on the admitted students site? People have tried explaining this before, but I haven't found an explanation I understand yet.

What's the deal?

[mockstar]

where do you guys plan on staying for ASW?? I am really worried about the cost of the whole thing, because it involves flying out from CA for me....

I'm dealing with the same thing. I'm in Seattle and I really want to come see NYU. I have friends in undergrad at Georgetown (DC) and John Hopkins (Baltimore), so I think I'm going to crash with them and take a bus into the city, which I heard is $15-20 each way, ie still cheaper than a hotel. Then again, if ASW starts at 8:30 on Saturday morning or something, I'm going to need a new plan.

I'm still trying to figure out hwere I'm staying too. Roxj, you do know that that is a several hour bus ride, right? I know I have no concept of how far apart things are on the west coast (being an east coaster), so I just wanted to make sure. The website has the schedule for how early things start. Can't remember off the top of my head how far it is. But it's also my understanding that people go out and get to know each other and things like that, so I don't know if you want to pigeonhole yourself like that either, having to take a bus back at the end of the day.

[ankit]

I am still profoundly confused about the way merit aid works at NYU.

I applied for one of the Law Scholars Programs (not a named scholarship like RTK, but the Environmental Law Scholars Program). If they want me to interview for that, I assume they will let me know and things will take care of themselves. On the other hand, if I don't get it, do I need to fill out the merit aid form on the admitted students site? People have tried explaining this before, but I haven't found an explanation I understand yet.

What's the deal?

The simple answer is, everyone should fill out their financial aid application form once it becomes available on the Admitted Students Website (1st Feb 2010 onwards). They will mainly use this form for the non-named scholarships, but according to some posters, they claim to use it to break ties for the named scholarships as well. Anyway just complete the form once it's available, and the process will kick in by itself after you do.

[crackberry]

I am still profoundly confused about the way merit aid works at NYU.

I applied for one of the Law Scholars Programs (not a named scholarship like RTK, but the Environmental Law Scholars Program). If they want me to interview for that, I assume they will let me know and things will take care of themselves. On the other hand, if I don't get it, do I need to fill out the merit aid form on the admitted students site? People have tried explaining this before, but I haven't found an explanation I understand yet.

What's the deal?

The simple answer is, everyone should fill out their financial aid application form once it becomes available on the Admitted Students Website (1st Feb 2010 onwards). They will mainly use this form for the non-named scholarships, but according to some posters, they claim to use it to break ties for the named scholarships as well. Anyway just complete the form once it's available, and the process will kick in by itself after you do.

Ok. I appreciate the quick response. Available Feb. 1 you say?

[musketeerlady]

To those looking for a place to stay in NYC: if you don't want to crash at random strangers' places from Couch Surfing or Air B&B, there are affordable hostels. Dorm bed, nothing fancy, might not be close to NYU, but it's usually $30 or so a night. When I first came to NYC, I stayed at a hostel near Central Park in the 100s street, and it was safe. NYU Law is at West 4 stop on the B,D,F,V,A,C,E train, so as long as the hostel is near one of those trains it's convenient.

I'm surprised that NYU doesn't offer hosting by current students?

[ankit]

I am still profoundly confused about the way merit aid works at NYU.

I applied for one of the Law Scholars Programs (not a named scholarship like RTK, but the Environmental Law Scholars Program). If they want me to interview for that, I assume they will let me know and things will take care of themselves. On the other hand, if I don't get it, do I need to fill out the merit aid form on the admitted students site? People have tried explaining this before, but I haven't found an explanation I understand yet.

What's the deal?

The simple answer is, everyone should fill out their financial aid application form once it becomes available on the Admitted Students Website (1st Feb 2010 onwards). They will mainly use this form for the non-named scholarships, but according to some posters, they claim to use it to break ties for the named scholarships as well. Anyway just complete the form once it's available, and the process will kick in by itself after you do.

Ok. I appreciate the quick response. Available Feb. 1 you say?

Yep Feb 1st, and they start reviewing applications in early March. That's what they told me in a recent e-mail.

[Dtackpat75]

where do you guys plan on staying for ASW?? I am really worried about the cost of the whole thing, because it involves flying out from CA for me....

I'm dealing with the same thing. I'm in Seattle and I really want to come see NYU. I have friends in undergrad at Georgetown (DC) and John Hopkins (Baltimore), so I think I'm going to crash with them and take a bus into the city, which I heard is $15-20 each way, ie still cheaper than a hotel. Then again, if ASW starts at 8:30 on Saturday morning or something, I'm going to need a new plan.

Am I missing something here? This seems absurd. Taking a bus into Manhattan from Johns Hopkins or Georgetown. That is madness.

[roxj]

where do you guys plan on staying for ASW?? I am really worried about the cost of the whole thing, because it involves flying out from CA for me....

I'm dealing with the same thing. I'm in Seattle and I really want to come see NYU. I have friends in undergrad at Georgetown (DC) and John Hopkins (Baltimore), so I think I'm going to crash with them and take a bus into the city, which I heard is $15-20 each way, ie still cheaper than a hotel. Then again, if ASW starts at 8:30 on Saturday morning or something, I'm going to need a new plan.

I'm still trying to figure out hwere I'm staying too. Roxj, you do know that that is a several hour bus ride, right? I know I have no concept of how far apart things are on the west coast (being an east coaster), so I just wanted to make sure. The website has the schedule for how early things start. Can't remember off the top of my head how far it is. But it's also my understanding that people go out and get to know each other and things like that, so I don't know if you want to pigeonhole yourself like that either, having to take a bus back at the end of the day.

I think it's 2.5 hours each way. I guess I'd have to be pretty desperate to go roundtrip several days in a row. The hostel is sounding like a smart alternative. I stayed in hostels all over Europe. They aren't glamorous but for what you're paying, I can't complain.

[psychomohel]

where do you guys plan on staying for ASW?? I am really worried about the cost of the whole thing, because it involves flying out from CA for me....

I'm dealing with the same thing. I'm in Seattle and I really want to come see NYU. I have friends in undergrad at Georgetown (DC) and John Hopkins (Baltimore), so I think I'm going to crash with them and take a bus into the city, which I heard is $15-20 each way, ie still cheaper than a hotel. Then again, if ASW starts at 8:30 on Saturday morning or something, I'm going to need a new plan.

I'm still trying to figure out hwere I'm staying too. Roxj, you do know that that is a several hour bus ride, right? I know I have no concept of how far apart things are on the west coast (being an east coaster), so I just wanted to make sure. The website has the schedule for how early things start. Can't remember off the top of my head how far it is. But it's also my understanding that people go out and get to know each other and things like that, so I don't know if you want to pigeonhole yourself like that either, having to take a bus back at the end of the day.

I think it's 2.5 hours each way. I guess I'd have to be pretty desperate to go roundtrip several days in a row. The hostel is sounding like a smart alternative. I stayed in hostels all over Europe. They aren't glamorous but for what you're paying, I can't complain.

It's more like four hours.

[dcchillin]

Didn't see anyone mention this, but I got the viewbook and faculty book today in a welcome packet from NYU. Just an FYI

[crackberry]

Didn't see anyone mention this, but I got the viewbook and faculty book today in a welcome packet from NYU. Just an FYI

You're fashionably late to that party.

[CardinalRules]

Didn't see anyone mention this, but I got the viewbook and faculty book today in a welcome packet from NYU. Just an FYI

Got it this weekend.

[mwazaumoja]

An NYU student living in one of the dorms will likely be who you stay with. They want you to come and they make the experience as painless as possible.

In a similar vein, applying for financial aid is similarly painless. You sign some papers, and a large check goes to the school, and an equally large check goes to your bank account. The federal government will handle everything, no need to stress over private lenders.