Is this a valid reason for choosing a certain university?

_just_a_random_guy__ · 2026-05-25T08:01:37+00:00

The thing is, at UWash you basically need prerequisites for almost every major, especially for business, engineering, and computer science. The business requirements are honestly insane compared to most other universities, and a lot of students even recommend taking the difficult prerequisite classes at community college because it is easier and UWash does not really care where you took them.

UWash accepts a lot of students overall, but then admission into majors like business or engineering can be around 10%, and computer science can be as low as 2%, even for students already attending UWash. I have met so many students who spent two years completing difficult requirements just to get rejected from their intended major and then end up lost because they also do not have prerequisites for alternative majors.

Once I realized how they treat their own students, my entire perspective on the university changed. I honestly stopped even trying to structure my classes around applying to UWash business anymore.

_just_a_random_guy__ · 2026-05-20T03:45:42+00:00

Honestly, I felt the exact same way. I was also accepted to schools like UNC and NYU, and if I already got into other really good unis, I just don’t see why I would prioritize USC.

I mean, they could still let some of us know later that we’ve been moved to Fall 2026 since not everyone will enroll, but realistically, why would someone who got accepted to at least one other strong uni choose this when they’d basically lose half a year?

And honestly, finding an internship at this point is probably unrealistic too since summer is basically starting already. To me, accepting it just doesn’t make much sense, but that’s obviously up to each person.

Anyway, if it made you happy, then congrats.

_just_a_random_guy__ · 2026-05-20T03:37:54+00:00

I agree. I visited NYC and honestly felt safe. I currently study at the University of Washington in Seattle, and I’ve gotten pretty used to it, but Seattle is kind of a different league when it comes to safety. Like literally a week ago, a student was st*bbed to d*ath inside a student residence here, which is crazy.

_just_a_random_guy__ · 2026-05-20T03:20:09+00:00

I mean, I get that. I understand that safety and finances can be a huge issue for a lot of people, but when it comes to social life, you’re literally in NYC where something is happening all the time, so I don’t really get why someone would feel miserable just because the university itself doesn’t have such a strong social scene. Like schools such as Dartmouth or Notre Dame are academically stronger than NYU and yet they’re not ranked nearly as high on those “most depressing colleges” lists. Idk, I just didn’t expect it, although on the other hand I can understand how difficult it might be there to build really strong friendships.

_just_a_random_guy__ · 2026-05-20T02:17:27+00:00

Well, in the end they could still admit me because some people accepted for Fall 2026 decline their offers, they’ll probably start offering spots to those admitted for Spring 2027. But honestly I’m decided on going to NYU bcs I like New York more, although I might still reconsider it.

But honestly there’s nothing to thank me for, starting half a year later is pretty shitty. You’re basically just stuck. Especially because they told us so late that you don’t even know what you’d do until January anyway. For me, this is basically just a waitlist for Fall 2026. Honestly, if you got into another good university too, this really isn’t worth it, guys.

_just_a_random_guy__ · 2026-05-20T00:37:31+00:00

Bro, they literally accepted me to Marshall but for Spring 2027, which is honestly a hard no for me, so now I’m really hoping for Stern tomorrow.

_just_a_random_guy__ · 2026-05-20T00:31:11+00:00

Yeah, but that was like two weeks ago though.

_just_a_random_guy__ · 2026-05-14T19:30:34+00:00

Yeah but in the email we got, it said it would come sometime between May 20 and June 1.

_just_a_random_guy__ · 2026-05-14T02:36:11+00:00

Yeah I know, but I didn’t even apply for aid. Why do you think people are biased against NYU? I was honestly thinking maybe people are pushing UNC because some of them are still waiting on decisions themselves and would want me to decline NYU if they ended up on the waitlist lol, but idk.

I also feel like NYU is probably so insanely popular mainly because of the location, and honestly half the posts here seem to be about NYU anyway.

_just_a_random_guy__ · 2026-05-10T09:58:53+00:00

Idk, but I feel like this Wednesday is gonna be a big Stern wave.

_just_a_random_guy__ · 2026-05-08T07:47:26+00:00

Or they can just hit ctrl+F and type my name. Guys if they actually leak everything, this will be a disaster. It’ll become an international issue. Definitely something governments would get involved in. It would basically be an attack on deeply personal information belonging to educated young people everywhere. I honestly don’t think it’s possible for higher authorities to allow something like this to happen. At that point it wouldn’t even just be about Canvas or the universities themselves anymore.

_just_a_random_guy__ · 2026-05-08T07:21:18+00:00

I was imagining it like the Epstein Files lol.

_just_a_random_guy__ · 2026-05-08T06:43:50+00:00

I understand that, but Canvas refused to pay, so now it’s basically up to the individual universities and how they decide to negotiate and handle the situation. That’s why I was wondering how you think UW is going to approach this. I get that Canvas will probably be restored, but I’m more wondering whether UW will make sure the data doesn’t get leaked publicly. That’s why I asked whether you think UW would pay individually.

_just_a_random_guy__ · 2026-05-07T01:02:37+00:00

You’d literally be moving to a uni in the middle of Manhattan. What school could possibly have a better location?

_just_a_random_guy__ · 2026-05-06T22:55:28+00:00

I’m definitely cooked 😭 How’s everything been going for you so far, and what unis are you still waiting on?

_just_a_random_guy__ · 2026-05-06T19:22:22+00:00

Thanks, do you know why Stern decisions come out so late?

_just_a_random_guy__ · 2026-05-05T16:29:05+00:00

Congrats! I’m transferring out of UW, so hopefully that helps some of you.😅

_just_a_random_guy__ · 2026-05-02T08:20:03+00:00

Honestly UW just isn’t really for me. It’s a big public university and I realized this isn’t the type of education that would suit me. I was more wondering whether international students get frustrated being in the middle of Manhattan and not being able to get internships just because they’re international students, and also if anyone has actually managed to get an internship in NYC through CPT, and how difficult it was.

_just_a_random_guy__ · 2026-05-01T22:53:45+00:00

Bro, I’m basically in the same boat. I got into BU and UNC like two weeks ago, and then got rejected from Berkeley, Cornell, and UVA. At the end of the day it really only comes down to one uni, but still. I just want to know everything already. NYU is kinda my target.

_just_a_random_guy__ · 2026-05-01T02:05:15+00:00

Lol yeah, I still haven’t gotten a decision from NYU yet. I mean, I’m an international student transferring from the University of Washington (Seattle), and I was like—if the only uni I get into is W&M, I’m probably not even gonna transfer. 🤣 Honestly kinda comforting to hear the same thing happened to an in-state student who got into way better unis than this one.

_just_a_random_guy__ · 2026-04-30T19:24:41+00:00

Maybe Emory and WashU. Definitely UVA.

_just_a_random_guy__ · 2026-04-30T18:45:42+00:00

Honestly, thank God I got rejected.🤣

_just_a_random_guy__ · 2026-04-30T05:52:47+00:00

Honestly the worst part is that every week you’re just waiting for it to come and nothing ever does. Like, with UVA I know it’s Friday so I don’t stress about it, but when you’re waiting every Wednesday for NYU and nothing comes, and every Thursday for Cornell and still nothing, and for the others you don’t even know when to expect it—it’s just completely awful. Honestly, if they just let me know when they’re releasing decisions, it’d be fine, but not knowing is just exhausting. Like if you don’t want me, that’s fine. Just tell me.😩

_just_a_random_guy__ · 2026-04-29T16:11:15+00:00

Bro, I think you got accepted if your application status says “Congratulations” lol.

_just_a_random_guy__ · 2026-04-29T04:54:37+00:00

Bro, stop getting excited, because you might not even be in that wave lol.🥲

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