New York University - Academics

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Student-Faculty Ratio		11:1
Full-Time Student Population		32,527
Part-Time Student Population		10,681
Full-Time Instructional Faculty		2,377
Part-Time Instructional Faculty		3,647
Total FT Faculty		4,360
Faculty with Terminal Degree		92%
Average Faculty Salary		$110,104
Full-Time Retention Rate		91%
Part-Time Retention Rate		33%
Graduation Rate		85%
Programs/Majors Offered		188
Average Course Load		4 courses
Academic/Career Counseling?		Yes
Remedial Services?		No
Class Sizes		Fewer than 20 students: 60% 20 to 49 students: 28% 50 or more students: 12%

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Academics at NYU is highly valued, despite the fact that it has lost a bit of its status over the past couple of years. However, the school is making an effort to regain its reputation as one of the most academically sound institutions in the country. Large revisions of general and lab courses have been commissioned, and other actions have been taken to help students further learn and succeed outside of the classroom. Typically, the deeper into specific majors you go, the professors become more engaging and classes more stimulating. Classes usually range from very large in size (500 students) to very small (around 15 students), but overall, if you remain engaged during each class and ask questions, you will learn a great deal, no matter the amount of students in your class.

Expectations at NYU are high, and professors are experts in their fields. The big difference in professor quality comes from whether or not their brilliant minds are as adept at teaching as they are at researching. Almost every professor on campus wants to hear what students think, and all professors are available in some capacity or another, be it email or office hours. Generally, the more interest and effort students express in their classes and the more they establish personal relationships with professors, the more they get out of the class. Be sure to get to know a good number of your professors, as most of them are pioneers in their respective fields; thus, getting to know them may be beneficial in terms of requesting letters of recommendation or for valuable academic opportunities.

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Biology

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Biology Is Rough Here

NYU has great professors with great backgrounds and knowledge, but the curriculum is tough. It's a lot of work to take, especially if you're a freshman taking both biology and chemistry right away. But the heavy workload really helps you learn a lot in a short amount of time. Also, the instructors are usually looking for interns. And it's easy to find a job as a teaching assistant in the later years. Summer classes might be recommended, as it is hard to focus on all four classes and the city life sometimes.

Feb 04, 2012

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Cleo93

'15

Psychology

A+

Study Abroad Programs

I got admitted to NYU through Liberal Studies Program, which involves a year of study abroad. The study abroad program provides with an incredible cultural experience because the curriculum is eenriched with field trips to museums and historic sites. In addition, the small sizes of the classes allow students to get individual attention from the professor, and , threfore, benefit more from the lectures.

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jwang296

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Finance

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Good, but Not Ivy

I'm a student at Stern. The teachers are really good, but the students are all really intelligent. You have to work really hard to do well in this school. The professors are really nice. Internships are prevalent because it is New York City.

Nov 22, 2011

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Instructional Programs		Occupational: Yes Academic: Yes Continuing Professional: Yes Recreational/Avocational: No Adult Basic Remedial: No Secondary (High School): No
Special Credit Opportunities		Advanced Placement (AP) Credits: Yes Dual Credit: No Life Experience Credits: No
AP Test Score Requirements		Possible credit for scores of 4 or 5
IB Test Score Requirements		Possible credit for scores of 5, 6, or 7
Undergraduate Schools/Divisions		Arts & Science College of Nursing Courant Institute of Mathematical Sciences Gallatin School of Individual Study Leonard N. Stern School of Business Silver School of Social Work Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development Tisch School of the Arts
Degrees Awarded		Associate degree Bachelor's degree Certificate Doctorate - Professional practice Doctorate - Research/scholarship Master's degree Other Post-master's certificate
Most Popular Majors		Business Administration and Management: 5% Drama and Theatre Production: 2% Finance, General: 2% Legal Professions and Studies, Other: 2%
Graduation Requirements		Arts/fine arts English (including composition) Foreign languages History Humanities Mathematics Philosophy Sciences (biological or physical) Social science
Special Study Options		Study abroad Teacher certification (below the postsecondary level)
Other Academic Offerings		Cross-registration Double major Honors program Independent study Internships Liberal arts/career combination Student-designed major
Best Places to Study		A vacant room in the College of Arts and Science College Learning Center Bobst Library An empty class in any NYU academic building (especially the Silver Center or in Meyer Hall) Starbucks on the Square Third Avenue North computer lab West Fourth Street ITS lab With friends in your dorm room

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NYU's School of Continuing and Professional Studies has online courses.

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The Gallatin School of Individualized Study, a small innovative college within New York University, gives students the chance to create their own program of study by allowing them to take a multitude of courses within the different schools of NYU. In this way, students may focus on their unique interests. For more information on the Gallatin School of Individualized Study, go to www.nyu.edu/gallatin.
Each year, thousands of people from more than 80 countries worldwide apply for admission to NYU Stern School of Business, due to its prestige and notoriety.
The graduate schools most often attended by recent NYU graduates are pretty impressive: Columbia University, Harvard University, New York University, University of Pennsylvania, and Yale University.

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