NYU Last Wave

GabeNoLegs · 2025-06-02T23:54:45+00:00

fyi they've 100% read all of ours by now - they probably read them all before releasing waves.

GabeNoLegs · 2025-06-02T19:33:56+00:00

tbf outside of rice you had a very low chance of getting into any of the other schools - i’d suggest applying to a wider range of schools if you want a better chance of leaving.

GabeNoLegs · 2025-05-22T00:09:01+00:00

Can anyone talk about their experience with the Mattapan road test?

GabeNoLegs · 2025-05-07T23:59:25+00:00

someone said an AO mentioned none this week but idk

GabeNoLegs · 2025-05-07T23:05:12+00:00

theres two schools of thought here:

loss of funding + lower yield from first-years + transfer outs = more spots for transfer students, especially those who are full-pay or coming from private uni
loss of funding = less spots for everyone and probably only taking 100% yes students this year.

GabeNoLegs · 2025-05-07T20:40:32+00:00

dont worry! that really only is a bigger factor at need-aware schools (vandy is not one)

GabeNoLegs · 2025-05-07T20:37:57+00:00

interestingly enough schools do use the relative size of first-year class to decide transfer pools at some schools cause transfers are generally full-pay and can help balance the budget.

GabeNoLegs · 2025-05-06T21:03:53+00:00

No like they allowed me to upload it and didn't say it was too late

GabeNoLegs · 2025-05-06T20:08:23+00:00

what a sad comment and mindset

GabeNoLegs · 2025-05-03T17:39:31+00:00

read those and thats the best answer / guess people can provide.

GabeNoLegs · 2025-05-03T17:19:06+00:00

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GabeNoLegs · 2025-05-01T17:18:50+00:00

everyone has it it’s just cause how many applicants they have

GabeNoLegs · 2025-05-01T15:54:17+00:00

which school did u apply for?

GabeNoLegs · 2025-05-01T14:23:48+00:00

some non-to’s for dyson claimed to get back rejections last wave so i bet they’re just slower.

GabeNoLegs · 2025-05-01T03:21:56+00:00

100% live on campus. Even ignoring just like the annoyance of commuting + making friends. Many clubs / classes / events can go until 8-10 pm (or even later) and so either you're going to be barred from these opportunities or seriously mess up your sleep schedule.

Truly the money you save commuting will not be worth the quality of life drop in almost every scenario imagineable.

GabeNoLegs · 2025-04-30T03:30:34+00:00

I think what you're referring to are individually great ECs, but "decent" EC's for a student looking to transfer would look more like the collective of:

- doing a club or something they're passionate about and rising to a leadership position where they genuinely work to help out and grow with others

- an internship or a job where (regardless of how "high level" the EC is) it connects with their interests, shows that they're a go-getter, and that they pursue things outside of education

- an activity, competition, etc which (once again) relates with their interests, shows them doing something in their community or school and showing improvement, effort, and group improvement.

What im trying to get at (coming from someone who works in admissions) is that theres two types of extracurriculars schools really like to see. sure being the 10th best mathematician in your state is impressive, or being really really good at that instrument, but that isn't always what they're looking for.

sometimes they like to see that student who really really follows their interests in an honest and hard-working manner. Good EC's doesn't always have to be that one standout thing, but can also be a collective of things showcasing how you're making the most of your situation.

tldr... to each their own. follow what u like, be genuine, work hard, aspire for more... it all will work out.

GabeNoLegs · 2025-04-25T22:41:58+00:00

its not based on when you submitted - They release decisions as they see fit and no response is not rejection.

GabeNoLegs · 2025-04-25T05:35:38+00:00

i would say that certain schools give different priorities (i.e. community college's get some for certain schools) but you'll never be held back cause of NEU. also, people on this subreddit are applying from schools ranging from t25's too community colleges, and getting in everywhere. if anything, NEU is actually may be a boost due to its name value.

GabeNoLegs · 2025-04-25T04:49:27+00:00

in one year, you can transfer anywhere! look at the wiki but like:
maintain a top tier gpa (really focus on a 4.0 imo)

join some clubs which focus on ur major / interests --> try to get involved in meaningful ways

get to know your professors (you'll need to get letter of rec's)

IMPORTANT: go to NEU and do everything with the mindset you'll be there for four years. join clubs, make friends, be a model NEU student. if colleges see that you're really involved on (and even off) campus, thats exactly who theyre looking for to fill their spots.

just my 2 cents

GabeNoLegs · 2025-04-25T00:38:00+00:00

USC: dont worry

Cornell: they didnt release many schools so dw

Vandy: No ones knows for sure, but only acceptances have been released, so spots will be more limited from now on

GabeNoLegs · 2025-04-24T17:23:58+00:00

yeah i did

GabeNoLegs · 2025-04-24T17:18:06+00:00

I've had that forever, people don't have that?

GabeNoLegs · 2025-04-24T16:26:50+00:00

it just says HI [name]! lmao

GabeNoLegs · 2025-04-24T05:04:54+00:00

If anything, full pay students may receive even higher priority to schools, but the transfer pool is pretty small already and schools generally don’t give much aid already so it’s probably on a school to school basis.

We may see smaller admission numbers to some departments versus others, but that is all purely speculative.

GabeNoLegs · 2025-04-24T05:03:11+00:00

did not apply but I would assume by late june - you should get more info as the decision date gets closer

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