NYU 2010 Forum

[rockchalk86]

Lt. Kaffe... when was your letter postmarked?

[Lieut Kaffee]

Lt. Kaffe... when was your letter postmarked?

Letter dated Dec 8. Envelope stamped Dec 11.

[5ky]

Gah, my condolences Lt.K. This is no good, no good at all

[rockchalk86]

Dude that sucks. I really sincerely hope you get into some great schools. NYU is great, but there are some equally good schools out there for you. You got this... keep on truckin bro.

[Lieut Kaffee]

Dude that sucks. I really sincerely hope you get into some great schools. NYU is great, but there are some equally good schools out there for you. You got this... keep on truckin bro.

Hey, this was the only decision that could have brought $$$ considerations back into my cycle. Maybe now I'll have the opportunity to play Michigan and Northwestern off each other for a decent-sized grant. Silver lining, baby.

[Drew2010]

Long time listener, first time caller.

I got an acceptance for regular decision today, postmarked 12/14.
So it looks like they are still rollin' out!

Good luck everyone!

I want to believe this so bad, but I'm having a hard time doing so... god I wish a poster who has been here awhile would post an acceptance...

[Lieut Kaffee]

Does anyone see my dot on LSN? I updated my status but I don't see a new dot where my numbers should be.

[Drew2010]

Does anyone see my dot on LSN? I updated my status but I don't see a new dot where my numbers should be.

I don't see it, but it might be covered by a green dot.. which is just ridiculous

[Lieut Kaffee]

Does anyone see my dot on LSN? I updated my status but I don't see a new dot where my numbers should be.

I don't see it, but it might be covered by a green dot.. which is just ridiculous

When all's said and done, that sucker is going to be surrounded by green dots.

[5ky]

No, I don't see it either. I also don't see your name listed under any of the 172s on the applicants page.

[JollyGreenGiant]

Damn you had a 172 and got rejected? I'm sure my rejection letter is coming in the next couple of weeks too.

Keep ya chin up. There's other (schools) in the sea.

[Lieut Kaffee]

No, I don't see it either. I also don't see your name listed under any of the 172s on the applicants page.

Yeah I'm not sure what's going on. My profile is up and running, as you can see from the link in my TLS profile.

[0L Hoping for 1]

No, I don't see it either. I also don't see your name listed under any of the 172s on the applicants page.

Yeah I'm not sure what's going on. My profile is up and running, as you can see from the link in my TLS profile.

It says user not verified that is why. You need to have the email verification resent and verify your profile for it to sdhow up in lists.

[jacosta6]

No, I don't see it either. I also don't see your name listed under any of the 172s on the applicants page.

Yeah I'm not sure what's going on. My profile is up and running, as you can see from the link in my TLS profile.

it says that you haven't verified your lsn account. maybe that's the reason.

[Lieut Kaffee]

Ah, fixed. Now you can all see how pathetic my application must be

[somewhatwayward]

I was accepted today. The letter was dated 12/14 according to my mom (I'm oot). I went complete 12/8. RD, 171/3.9

[of Benito Cereno]

Ah, fixed. Now you can all see how pathetic my application must be

I'm not sure why everyone assumes NYU is lying when they say they average. Their stated policy is that they average and therefore the application was a 162 3.62. Even if more weight may be given to the higher score, given their stated policy it doesn't makes sense to describe the application as a simple 172/3.6. I'm not saying that averaging would be appropriate (in my opinion it would be ridiculous given a 20 point gap) but I think the rejection shouldn't be seen as such a shock given the average score and the stated policy.

[pissantvache]

I was accepted today. The letter was dated 12/14 according to my mom (I'm oot). I went complete 12/8. RD, 171/3.9

Congratulations! Can I ask where you are in relation to NYC?

[lawduder]

Ah, fixed. Now you can all see how pathetic my application must be

I'm not sure why everyone assumes NYU is lying when they say they average. Their stated policy is that they average and therefore the application was a 162 3.62. Even if more weight may be given to the higher score, given their stated policy it doesn't makes sense to describe the application as a simple 172/3.6. I'm not saying that averaging would be appropriate (in my opinion it would be ridiculous given a 20 point gap) but I think the rejection shouldn't be seen as such a shock given the average score and the stated policy.

several people have been accepted to NYU with 171/172s with a score in the low 160s (averaging these two scores would make something way below NYU's 25th)

[Lieut Kaffee]

Ah, fixed. Now you can all see how pathetic my application must be

I'm not sure why everyone assumes NYU is lying when they say they average. Their stated policy is that they average and therefore the application was a 162 3.62. Even if more weight may be given to the higher score, given their stated policy it doesn't makes sense to describe the application as a simple 172/3.6. I'm not saying that averaging would be appropriate (in my opinion it would be ridiculous given a 20 point gap) but I think the rejection shouldn't be seen as such a shock given the average score and the stated policy.

I think everyone shared this feeling going into the cycle. I don't recall specifics, but I believe there are a handful of people in this thread admitted with something like 164/170 or comparable improvements where the average looks like an almost-sure reject.

True, not as sure as a 162, so it's hard to say.

[Lieut Kaffee]

Also, there's no longer than reason for them to see the application as a 162/3.62 as you imply. For rankings purposes, they can now report the highest, which means the previous score only hurts your chances on a subjective level (i.e. "Hmmm, this has no effect on our rankings whatsoever, but what does it tell us about this applicant, especially in comparison to this 172 applicant over here who needed no retake").

I had hoped I was able to mitigate the red flag that was my previous score, but it seems I was not.

[ClemCarter]

Ah, fixed. Now you can all see how pathetic my application must be

I'm not sure why everyone assumes NYU is lying when they say they average. Their stated policy is that they average and therefore the application was a 162 3.62. Even if more weight may be given to the higher score, given their stated policy it doesn't makes sense to describe the application as a simple 172/3.6. I'm not saying that averaging would be appropriate (in my opinion it would be ridiculous given a 20 point gap) but I think the rejection shouldn't be seen as such a shock given the average score and the stated policy.

I'unno. I definitely heard somebody on their adcomm say repeatedly and explicitly that they do not average when there's a 6+ point gap.

[Mr. Matlock]

Ah, fixed. Now you can all see how pathetic my application must be

Regardless of this outcome, the fact you've risen from a 152 to a 172 is still outstanding. You'll be getting GREAT acceptances. I say take the weekend, if you must, to mourn, but then come out swinging on Monday with some follow-ups to the other schools you're interested in.

So no, I offer you no condolences, only well wishes and congratulations on what appears to be a very promising future.

[facetious]

Also, there's no longer than reason for them to see the application as a 162/3.62 as you imply. For rankings purposes, they can now report the highest, which means the previous score only hurts your chances on a subjective level (i.e. "Hmmm, this has no effect on our rankings whatsoever, but what does it tell us about this applicant, especially in comparison to this 172 applicant over here who needed no retake").

I had hoped I was able to mitigate the red flag that was my previous score, but it seems I was not.

sad. i cannot believe it kaffee. nyu really fucked that one up. good luck with the rest of your cycle. i'm sure you have some amazing acceptances coming soon.

[Lieut Kaffee]

Ah, fixed. Now you can all see how pathetic my application must be

Regardless of this outcome, the fact you've risen from a 152 to a 172 is still outstanding. You'll be getting GREAT acceptances. I say take the weekend, if you must, to mourn, but then come out swinging on Monday with some follow-ups to the other schools you're interested in.

So no, I offer you no condolences, only well wishes and congratulations on what appears to be a very promising future.

I think I'll submit Penn and Cornell tonight, lol. Using this feeling as an excuse to do nothing would probably make me feel like even more of a failure. Next week I might start seriously thinking about safety schools.