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Application Requirements for NYU Abu Dhabi Application Checklist NYU Abu Dhabi will look at the student s entire application, including grades, test scores, extracurricular work, recommendations, personal statements, etc. We cannot evaluate an application without the submission of all parts; there is no single most important element to the application. Before submitting any form, be sure to make copies for your own records (this step does not apply to teacher recommendation letters, which should not be shared with the student or his/her family prior to submission; instead, request that your teacher retain a copy of your recommendation for his/her records). Please send all supplemental materials referred to below (transcripts, scores, teacher recommendations, etc.) to: NYU Abu Dhabi Office of Undergraduate Admissions 665 Broadway, 11th Floor New York, NY 10012-2339
1. Complete the 2011 Common Application. Search for and select "New York University." You will be able to select the Abu Dhabi campus on the NYU Supplement. 2. Complete the NYU Supplement to the Common Application. 3. Complete your portion (top) of the High School Report/Counselor Recommendation Form and give it to your college adviser or guidance counselor. 4. Complete your portion (top) of the Teacher Recommendation Form and give it to a teacher with a stamped envelope addressed to the address above. 5. Submit your official high school transcript (and Equivalency Diploma test scores if applicable). 6. Submit your standardized test score(s). TOEFL and IELTS scores may be submitted as additional support of a student s English ability, but do not satisfy our exam requirements. All scores should be submitted as official reports directly from the testing agency (if possible) or from a student s school counselor with an official stamp. The NYU code for submitting SAT and TOEFL scores is 2562. The NYU code for submitting ACT scores is 2838. Any other exam scores should be sent directly to the the address above. 7. Ensure that you have a valid passport. 8. If you are applying for financial support, you must submit a financial support application.
Application Fee Policy for NYU Abu Dhabi
Applicants to NYU Abu Dhabi are expected to pay a non-refundable application fee. The fee is $70.00 US dollars and can be paid online by credit card. If you must submit a check or money order instead, please include your name, Common Application and/or NYU University ID number on your check or money order. Please make your check or money order payable to New York University and send to:
New York University Office of Undergraduate Admissions 665 Broadway, 11th Floor New York, NY 10012-2339 Please do not send cash under any circumstances.
Fee Waiver Requests Students who feel that the application fee would be a financial hardship may request a fee waiver. If you would like to request a fee waiver, please check any one of the fee waiver boxes on the Common Application and submit your brief request in writing to [email protected]. If you do not hear from us in two business days, you can assume that your request has been granted. We cannot consider your fee waiver request after you apply for admission if you did not check one of the fee waiver boxes on the Common Application.
Testing Requirements for NYU Abu Dhabi NYU Abu Dhabi welcomes applications from talented students from every corner of the globe. Admission to NYU Abu Dhabi is highly selective, and we are seeking students who will fit comfortably at the very top of the world's talent pool. Applicants are expected to demonstrate their talents and mastery of subject matter to support their applications. We expect that applicants for admission to NYU Abu Dhabi will likely submit test scores as evidence of their academic ability. A listing of tests includes (but is not limited to):
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The SAT Reasoning Test; or The ACT (with Writing Test); or Three SAT Subject Test scores (one in literature or the humanities, one in math or science, and one non-language of the student's choice); or Three AP exam scores (one in literature or the humanities, one in math or science, and one nonlanguage of the student's choice); or The International Baccalaureate Diploma (predicted results). NYU Abu Dhabi will consider Higher Level Exams of the IB completed with grades of 6 or 7. Consideration will not be given to Standard Level Exams. Applicants are required to submit official results of school marks and predicted IB grades; or Three AS-Level scores (one in literature or the humanities, one in math or science, and one nonlanguage of the student's choice). If A-Level scores are completed at the time of application, those should be sent in place of AS-Levels. O-Level scores, if available, should be provided with a student's transcript. O-Level scores may not be submitted alone as a testing option; or Other testing information, such as national exams, school-leaving exam results, or other alternative measures of academic excellence. NYU Abu Dhabi is committed to enrolling a truly diverse and globally engaged student body. We recognize that not all applicants have access to traditional standardized tests and measures. These traditional indicators of academic ability are important in our admissions process, but we realize they may tell only part of a student's story. Therefore we welcome NYU Abu Dhabi applicants to marshal their best case for admission through the submission of a comprehensive application package that showcases all abilities and achievements.
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Financial Support
NYU Abu Dhabi will educate and graduate the most talented students in the world. Its students represent an extraordinary diversity of nationalities, ethnicities, cultures, and socio-economic backgrounds. Each student is the type of young scholar who could be admitted to any of the world's leading colleges or universities. We realize that higher education is a significant investment, and we are committed to attracting and educating exceptionally talented students from around the world. NYU Abu Dhabi provides financial support in the form of scholarships and grants. Every admitted student will be automatically considered for merit-based scholarships. Our aim is to attract the best possible students regardless of financial circumstances. If you are admitted, our priority is to work with you and your family to make it possible for you to attend. NYU Abu Dhabi will tailor our generous financial support programs to your individual needs. Financial support will ensure that the cost of attendance does not require you or your family to take on debt to support the cost of your education. Your family's finances should not affect your decision to select NYU Abu Dhabi even if you are considering low or no cost public education alternatives or are the recipient of generous financial support from another institution. All applicants who wish to receive need-based financial support must complete and submit the CSS/Financial Aid PROFILE application by the preferred deadline. NYU Abu Dhabi accepts application for financial support for all students, regardless of citizenship. Financial support applies to the full cost of an NYU Abu Dhabi education, including foreign travel and study integral to a student's academic program. Please be aware that a student's economic background will not influence our admissions decision. The NYU Abu Dhabi admissions process is "need-blind." Learn more about Applying for Financial Support. Individualized Attention NYU Abu Dhabi will work individually with students to assess their family financial circumstances and will issue notification of financial support, including merit scholarships, in time for students to decide which college or university to attend. Need-Blind Admissions Admission to NYU Abu Dhabi is need-blind ; that is, admissions decisions will be made without knowledge of a student s level of financial need. Activities and Opportunities To make sure that students are able to enjoy the full range of what an NYU Abu Dhabi education has to offer, financial support applies not only to the full cost of an NYU Abu Dhabi education, including tuition, foreign travel and study integral to a student s academic program, room and board, and two trips to and from home each year, but also to books and many student life activities. Financial Support Awards Students admitted to NYU Abu Dhabi who qualify for financial support or merit-based scholarships will receive their offer packet, which will include the offer of admission and the financial support award, along with instructions on how to accept the offer of admission. Accepting your offer of admission is also an acceptance of your financial support award. A financial support award is the total amount of financial support offered to a student. Students will receive financial support in the form of merit-based scholarships and/or need-based grants.
Renewal of Financial Support In order to continue to receive financial support from NYU Abu Dhabi, enrolled students must complete and submit the CSS/Financial Aid PROFILE application for renewal by the preferred deadline each year that they are enrolled at NYU Abu Dhabi. Admissions Deadlines Early Decision I: November 1, 2010 Early Decision II: January 1, 2011 Regular Decision: January 1, 2011 Financial Support Deadlines Early Decision I: November 15, 2010 Early Decision II: January 15, 2011 Regular Decision: February 15, 2011
Applying for Financial Support
Students who have submitted the Common Application for either Early Decision or Regular Decision admission can apply for financial support by completing the CSS/Financial Aid PROFILE application (PROFILE application). To be considered for financial support at NYU Abu Dhabi for the 2011-2012 academic year, applicants must complete and submit the PROFILE application by the corresponding deadline listed below. NYU Abu Dhabi accepts application for financial support for all students, regardless of citizenship. The PROFILE service will be available October 1, 2010. Financial Support Deadlines Early Decision I: November 15, 2010 Early Decision II: January 15, 2011 Regular Decision: February 15, 2011 To apply for financial support using the PROFILE application The CSS/Financial Aid PROFILE application is personalized for each student based on the information the student gives when registering for the service. Below are the steps for submitting the PROFILE application:
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Read the 2011-2012 PROFILE Student Guide which provides information on how students register to use the PROFILE application and answers frequently asked questions about the PROFILE application. This can be found at https://profileonline.collegeboard.com Complete registration for your personalized application, available atwww.collegeboard.com Complete and submit the PROFILE application. This application can be found athttps://profileonline.collegeboard.com. The code for NYU Abu Dhabi is 2785. You will be asked to submit tax forms and/or financial statements to the College Board to verify the data submitted on your financial support application. Please do not submit these documents until they are requested. Steps in the Application Process Read all of the instructions carefully before beginning to fill out the PROFILE application.
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Submit your completed Common Application for admission either for Early Decision or Regular Decision Sign up for the PROFILE application service at https://profileonline.collegeboard.com. Click on "2011-12".
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If you are already a member, sign in. If you are not a member, you must create an account by clicking on "Sign Up". Once you have created an account you must register. (Note that there is no charge for registering.) Complete the "Student" information. Be sure to use the same name and other identifiers as you have used on your passport or other official documents. Once you have submitted your student information and signed up, you have access to Customized Pre-application Worksheets, Instructions, Help Desk, and Contact Information for the College Board. Be sure to complete the Pre-application Worksheets before you begin the actual application. The worksheets will make the process of completing the application much easier. Choose your user name and password. Be sure to write down this information and keep it handy for use whenever you access the PROFILE web site. If your parent(s) will be assisting in completing the PROFILE application, complete the parental information. (Note: You may share your user name and password with your parent(s) when completing the PROFILE application.) Once you have submitted the completed PROFILE application, you will be directed to the application payment page. Students who feel that the application fee would be a financial hardship for their families may request a fee waiver. If you would like to request a fee waiver, please contact us at [email protected]. NOTE: Keep a file of all documents you use to complete the PROFILE application as you may be asked for copies for verification purposes. Be aware that you do not need to complete the PROFILE application in one sitting. You may save the information you have entered and return to the form at a later date to continue completing the form. DO NOT HIT SUBMIT UNTIL THE APPLICATION IS COMPLETE! Once you have submitted your completed PROFILE application, you will be contacted by the College Board s Institutional Documentation Service (IDOC). We have contracted with them to collect the documents we will need to verify the information contained in your PROFILE application. Please provide these documents as quickly as possible so that we may process your financial support package in a timely manner.
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NYU Abu Dhabi Financial Support Frequently Asked Questions
What is financial support? At NYU Abu Dhabi, financial support is different from other programs providing financial aid or financial assistance to college students. NYU Abu Dhabi tailors its generous financial support programs to a student s individual needs. Your family's finances should not affect your decision to select NYU Abu Dhabi even if you are considering low or no cost public education alternatives or are the recipient of generous financial support from another institution. All financial support at NYU Abu Dhabi is in the form of scholarships and grants, including both merit and need-based support. Student or other loans are not part of the financial support package at NYU Abu Dhabi. What does NYU Abu Dhabi s financial support cover? Based on your eligibility, NYU Abu Dhabi s generous financial support can cover not only the full cost of an NYU Abu Dhabi education, including tuition, foreign travel and study integral to a student s academic program, room and board, and two trips to and from home each year, but also books and many student life activities. Students who file the financial support application and are identified as eligible to receive financial assistance will not need to take out loans (incur debt) to cover the cost of an NYU Abu Dhabi education. What kind of financial support is available? All financial support at NYU Abu Dhabi is in the form of scholarships and grants (as opposed to loans), including both merit- and need-based support. What is the difference between merit- and need-based financial support? Merit-based support is given to students regardless of their family s financial circumstances; this support is based exclusively on a student s outstanding record of academic and related accomplishments. Need-based support is given to students who qualify, based on their family s financial circumstances, for financial support.
How do I receive a merit-based scholarship? All admitted students will be considered for merit-based scholarships. No separate financial support application is required for students solely interested in being considered for merit-based scholarships. How do I receive need-based support? In order to apply for need-based support, you must complete and submit the CSS/Financial Aid PROFILE application. NYU Abu Dhabi accepts this application for all students, regardless of citizenship. Information on application deadlines and steps necessary to complete the PROFILE application as well as a link to the PROFILE web site are available under Financial Support on the NYU Abu Dhabi web site. Am I required to apply for financial support? If you wish to be considered for need-based financial support, you must complete the PROFILE application. You are not required to apply for financial support to be considered for a merit-based scholarship. I m not sure if my family will qualify for financial support. Should I apply for it anyway? Yes. NYU Abu Dhabi will tailor its generous financial support programs to a student s individual need. Our financial support program will give consideration to a broad range of family situations and financial scenarios to ensure that families do not need to take on debt to pay for an NYU Abu Dhabi education. Will I qualify for financial support if I am an international student (non-U.S. citizen)? Yes. All applicants will be considered for financial support regardless of country of citizenship. Will my financial support application affect my application for admission? No. At NYU Abu Dhabi financial support and admission decisions are made independent of one another. Therefore, a family s financial situation will not be considered until after the admission decision has been made. I am a US citizen/permanent resident and am applying to NYU in New York and would also like to be considered for NYU Abu Dhabi; should I fill out a FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid), in addition to the CSS PROFILE application? Yes. The PROFILE application will be used to determine the financial needs of students applying to NYU Abu Dhabi while the FAFSA will be used to determine the financial need of NYU in New York applicants. For more information, please visit NYU s FAFSA information page. Is financial support renewable for all four years at NYU Abu Dhabi? Generally speaking, the answer is yes unless a family s financial circumstances changes dramatically. Family financial information must be submitted by the preferred deadline annually through the PROFILE application in order for our records to be up to date. In addition, students also must remain in good academic standing in order to receive financial support. When should I fill out the financial support application? Do I have to be admitted to fill out the financial support application? You should complete and submit the financial support application soon after you have submitted your application for admission. Do NOT wait to submit the PROFILE application until you have received an admission decision. The admissions decisions are need-blind, we won t look at your financial support application until after you have been admitted to NYU Abu Dhabi. It is important that we have the PROFILE application on file, however, so that we can review the application in a timely fashion and get you the financial support information you need to make an informed decision about attending NYU Abu Dhabi.
NYU Abu Dhabi Admissions FAQs
How does NYU Abu Dhabi decide which students to admit? Admission to NYU Abu Dhabi is highly selective. Students will be admitted based on academic excellence, extra-curricular activities, and demonstrated interest in global citizenship, service, and leadership. Are there minimum standardized test scores (for example, SAT, ACT, TOEFL, IELTS) required for admission? No, NYU Abu Dhabi does not utilize numerical cut-offs when we evaluate applications for admission. Having said that, you should also know that admission to NYU Abu Dhabi is very competitive. As a general rule, applicants with the strongest academic programs, the highest grades, and the highest test scores, are those most likely to be offered admission. Which standardized test scores do I need to submit for my application? NYU Abu Dhabi allows students to present their best case for consideration for admission. We welcome you to marshal evidence of admissibility by providing official results of any standardized test that you have completed. Please note that NYU Abu Dhabi accepts International Baccalaureate test results as an option, as well as A-level scores. While your test scores are an important part of your application and provide us with a better sense of your preparedness to succeed at NYU Abu Dhabi (including your English language proficiency), they are not the only deciding factor of your application Will NYU Abu Dhabi consider my International Baccalaureate (IB) scores? Yes, the International Baccalaureate Diploma (predicted result followed up by official verification) will satisfy NYU Abu Dhabi's standardized test requirement. NYU Abu Dhabi will consider Higher Level Exams of the IB completed with grades of 6 or 7. Consideration will not be given to Standard Level Exams. NYU Abu Dhabi will make an admission decision using a student's predicted IB scores, although if a student's final test results vary greatly from the predicted results, NYU Abu Dhabi reserves the right to withdraw admission. What's most important in the admissions decision? NYUAD looks at the student's entire application: grades, test scores, extra-curricular work, recommendations, etc. There is no single most important element to the application. Does NYU Abu Dhabi take into consideration the difficulty of a particular curriculum or different high school grading policies when making admissions decisions? Yes. We encourage students to take the most challenging curriculum available to them, because when we evaluate your record, we consider the rigor of the program you've completed. Is admission open to all? Yes. Admissions is "need blind," and students are chosen based on their academic potential and qualifications according to the same standards, including non-discrimination standards, that govern admission to NYU New York. A student's economic background does not influence our admission decision. How important are letters of recommendation? The letters of recommendation are extremely important because they give the admissions committee an idea of how the student performs both inside and outside of the classroom from a professional who knows them well These letters should not be shared with the student or his/her family prior to submission, and will be read closely by the admissions committee. Does NYU Abu Dhabi Accept the Common Application? Yes. In addition to the Common Application, applicants to NYU Abu Dhabi must also submit the NYU Supplement to the Common Application. An application to NYU Abu Dhabi will not be considered complete until we have received BOTH pieces of the application. If you complete the online version of the Common Application, you must submit the online version of the NYU supplement (available on the Common Application website). Likewise, if you complete the paper application, you must complete the paper version of the NYU Supplement that can be downloaded from our website. Can I apply online? Yes, you may apply online using the Common Application
Can I apply to NYU Abu Dhabi and NYU New York at the same time? Applicants to NYU New York who are also interested in being considered for admission to NYU Abu Dhabi may check a box on the application to indicate that they wish to be considered for NYU Abu Dhabi. Applicants who are solely interested in admission to NYU Abu Dhabi simply need to check the NYU Abu Dhabi box on their admission application. How important are deadlines? Deadlines are extremely important. We cannot guarantee that we will read applications submitted after the deadline date, even if only one piece of the application is missing. Therefore, we highly recommend submitting your application and all supporting documents as early as possible. If you foresee a delay in submitting any of your supporting documents, please contact the NYU Abu Dhabi admissions office to discuss your particular situation. Knowing the deadline dates, you should plan the dates for your standardized tests accordingly and give your recommenders plenty of time to complete their letters of recommendation. Should I schedule an interview? Not all applicants will have the opportunity to participate in an admissions interview. As part of the admissions process, all qualified candidates will be invited to meet with members of the admissions committee during a Candidate Weekend, which will take place in Abu Dhabi. All eligible candidates will be contacted by NYU Abu Dhabi to arrange for this visit. Whenever possible, we encourage all applicants to visit the NYU Abu Dhabi campus or attend an information session in their city or region. Are there any other requirements I should know about? In addition to your application, all candidates are required to have a valid passport. If candidates are chosen to participate in a Candidate Weekend they will need to be able to travel to Abu Dhabi. While NYU Abu Dhabi will assist with the visa process for all admitted or invited candidates, candidates must ensure that they have a valid passport for travel. When will I hear if I have been accepted? Applicants to NYU Abu Dhabi who apply for Early Decision I will receive an admissions decision by mid-December; those applying Early Decision II will receive a decision by mid-February; and those who apply Regular Decision will be notified on or about April 1st. What is NYU Abu Dhabi tuition, and what opportunities are there for financial support? Our aim is to attract the best possible students regardless of financial circumstances. If you are admitted, our priority is to work with you and your family to make it possible for you to attend. NYU Abu Dhabi will tailor our generous financial support programs to your individual needs. Financial support will ensure that the cost of attendance does not require you or your family to take on debt to support the cost of your education. Your family's finances should not affect your decision to select NYU Abu Dhabi even if you are considering low or no cost public education alternatives or are the recipient of generous financial support from another institution. In addition, that support will apply not only to the cost of attendance, but also to many activities and opportunities available to NYU Abu Dhabi students. Do you hold any Open House or Information Session programs? Yes. We hold open houses and information sessions all over the world. Please check our list ofregional events regularly to see if we will be hosting an open house in your city or region. From where will students come, and how many? For detailed information regarding the NYU Abu Dhabi Class of 2014, please see the press release on the inaugural class. How can I find out more about academics and campus life at NYU Abu Dhabi? To learn more, please explore NYU Abu Dhabi Academic Programs.
FINANCIAL AID
The cost of a college education is a matter of concern for many students and their families. Regardless of your family's financial circumstances, paying for college will probably require a substantial commitment of your resources over the next several years. It may surprise you to learn that most fulltime undergraduate students at New York University would not be able to pay their educational costs without financial assistance. These students are able to attend NYU only because they applied for and received financial aid. If you feel that you and your family will be unable to meet the cost of an NYU education with family resources alone, you should apply for financial aid. Although NYU is unable to meet the full need of every student, despite a healthy $2.161 billion endowment (which ranks 31st in the nation, the endowment per student is only $62,053, a rate that places it 202nd in the country), we will do everything possible to make an NYU education financially feasible for you. If you believe you will need financial assistance to enable you to attend NYU, we strongly encourage you to apply for financial aid. Your decision to apply for financial aid will have no bearing on the admissions decision. The links on the right will help guide you through this process. The NYU Office of Financial Aid website contains extensive information that can help you through the application process and beyond. Click here to visit NYU's Financial Aid Office.
How and When To Apply
The only form you need to apply for all NYU and federal aid is the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). You MUST list "New York University" as a recipient and write NYU's school code number (002785) on your FAFSA. There are two options for filing the FAFSA: 1. File electronically over the Internet, which is the quickest and most efficient process, via the FAFSA website at www.fafsa.ed.gov. OR 2. Complete the paper version of the FAFSA, which can usually be obtained from your high school or college or by calling 1-800-4-FED-AID. Note: The FAFSA for the upcoming academic year will not be available for completion until January 1st. Do not complete or submit the previous year's FAFSA if you plan to enter NYU in September.
The method you use to apply for financial aid will not affect either the size or the composition of your financial aid award. However, we strongly recommend that you complete the FAFSA electronically. FAFSA information submitted electronically will reach us more quickly, and because of online edits, your Student Aid Report (SAR) is more likely to be accurate and complete. Please note the following important points concerning the financial aid process at NYU: y y There are no separate NYU applications for merit scholarships. All students who are offered admission are automatically considered for merit awards. You should not send letters or supporting documents (such as tax returns) unless asked to do so by the NYU Office of Financial Aid. Unnecessary paperwork actually delays the financial aid award process. Students applying for admission to any NYU school, college, or program in New York City should not use PROFILE, the financial aid application service of the College Board. However, students applying to NYU Abu Dhabi who wish to be considered for financial support must submit the PROFILE application, and are not required to submit a FAFSA. U.S. permanent residents must be in possession of their alien registration number and their green card at the time they file the FAFSA. International students should not file the FAFSA.
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Application Requirements for NYU Abu Dhabi Application Checklist NYU Abu Dhabi will look at the student s entire application, including grades, test scores, extracurricular work, recommendations, personal statements, etc. We cannot evaluate an application without the submission of all parts; there is no single most important element to the application. Before submitting any form, be sure to make copies for your own records (this step does not apply to teacher recommendation letters, which should not be shared with the student or his/her family prior to submission; instead, request that your teacher retain a copy of your recommendation for his/her records). Please send all supplemental materials referred to below (transcripts, scores, teacher recommendations, etc.) to: NYU Abu Dhabi Office of Undergraduate Admissions 665 Broadway, 11th Floor New York, NY 10012-2339
1. Complete the 2011 Common Application. Search for and select "New York University." You will be able to select the Abu Dhabi campus on the NYU Supplement. 2. Complete the NYU Supplement to the Common Application. 3. Complete your portion (top) of the High School Report/Counselor Recommendation Form and give it to your college adviser or guidance counselor. 4. Complete your portion (top) of the Teacher Recommendation Form and give it to a teacher with a stamped envelope addressed to the address above. 5. Submit your official high school transcript (and Equivalency Diploma test scores if applicable). 6. Submit your standardized test score(s). TOEFL and IELTS scores may be submitted as additional support of a student s English ability, but do not satisfy our exam requirements. All scores should be submitted as official reports directly from the testing agency (if possible) or from a student s school counselor with an official stamp. The NYU code for submitting SAT and TOEFL scores is 2562. The NYU code for submitting ACT scores is 2838. Any other exam scores should be sent directly to the the address above. 7. Ensure that you have a valid passport. 8. If you are applying for financial support, you must submit a financial support application.
Application Fee Policy for NYU Abu Dhabi
Applicants to NYU Abu Dhabi are expected to pay a non-refundable application fee. The fee is $70.00 US dollars and can be paid online by credit card. If you must submit a check or money order instead, please include your name, Common Application and/or NYU University ID number on your check or money order. Please make your check or money order payable to New York University and send to:
New York University Office of Undergraduate Admissions 665 Broadway, 11th Floor New York, NY 10012-2339 Please do not send cash under any circumstances.
Fee Waiver Requests Students who feel that the application fee would be a financial hardship may request a fee waiver. If you would like to request a fee waiver, please check any one of the fee waiver boxes on the Common Application and submit your brief request in writing to [email protected]. If you do not hear from us in two business days, you can assume that your request has been granted. We cannot consider your fee waiver request after you apply for admission if you did not check one of the fee waiver boxes on the Common Application.
Testing Requirements for NYU Abu Dhabi NYU Abu Dhabi welcomes applications from talented students from every corner of the globe. Admission to NYU Abu Dhabi is highly selective, and we are seeking students who will fit comfortably at the very top of the world's talent pool. Applicants are expected to demonstrate their talents and mastery of subject matter to support their applications. We expect that applicants for admission to NYU Abu Dhabi will likely submit test scores as evidence of their academic ability. A listing of tests includes (but is not limited to):
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The SAT Reasoning Test; or The ACT (with Writing Test); or Three SAT Subject Test scores (one in literature or the humanities, one in math or science, and one non-language of the student's choice); or Three AP exam scores (one in literature or the humanities, one in math or science, and one nonlanguage of the student's choice); or The International Baccalaureate Diploma (predicted results). NYU Abu Dhabi will consider Higher Level Exams of the IB completed with grades of 6 or 7. Consideration will not be given to Standard Level Exams. Applicants are required to submit official results of school marks and predicted IB grades; or Three AS-Level scores (one in literature or the humanities, one in math or science, and one nonlanguage of the student's choice). If A-Level scores are completed at the time of application, those should be sent in place of AS-Levels. O-Level scores, if available, should be provided with a student's transcript. O-Level scores may not be submitted alone as a testing option; or Other testing information, such as national exams, school-leaving exam results, or other alternative measures of academic excellence. NYU Abu Dhabi is committed to enrolling a truly diverse and globally engaged student body. We recognize that not all applicants have access to traditional standardized tests and measures. These traditional indicators of academic ability are important in our admissions process, but we realize they may tell only part of a student's story. Therefore we welcome NYU Abu Dhabi applicants to marshal their best case for admission through the submission of a comprehensive application package that showcases all abilities and achievements.
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Financial Support
NYU Abu Dhabi will educate and graduate the most talented students in the world. Its students represent an extraordinary diversity of nationalities, ethnicities, cultures, and socio-economic backgrounds. Each student is the type of young scholar who could be admitted to any of the world's leading colleges or universities. We realize that higher education is a significant investment, and we are committed to attracting and educating exceptionally talented students from around the world. NYU Abu Dhabi provides financial support in the form of scholarships and grants. Every admitted student will be automatically considered for merit-based scholarships. Our aim is to attract the best possible students regardless of financial circumstances. If you are admitted, our priority is to work with you and your family to make it possible for you to attend. NYU Abu Dhabi will tailor our generous financial support programs to your individual needs. Financial support will ensure that the cost of attendance does not require you or your family to take on debt to support the cost of your education. Your family's finances should not affect your decision to select NYU Abu Dhabi even if you are considering low or no cost public education alternatives or are the recipient of generous financial support from another institution. All applicants who wish to receive need-based financial support must complete and submit the CSS/Financial Aid PROFILE application by the preferred deadline. NYU Abu Dhabi accepts application for financial support for all students, regardless of citizenship. Financial support applies to the full cost of an NYU Abu Dhabi education, including foreign travel and study integral to a student's academic program. Please be aware that a student's economic background will not influence our admissions decision. The NYU Abu Dhabi admissions process is "need-blind." Learn more about Applying for Financial Support. Individualized Attention NYU Abu Dhabi will work individually with students to assess their family financial circumstances and will issue notification of financial support, including merit scholarships, in time for students to decide which college or university to attend. Need-Blind Admissions Admission to NYU Abu Dhabi is need-blind ; that is, admissions decisions will be made without knowledge of a student s level of financial need. Activities and Opportunities To make sure that students are able to enjoy the full range of what an NYU Abu Dhabi education has to offer, financial support applies not only to the full cost of an NYU Abu Dhabi education, including tuition, foreign travel and study integral to a student s academic program, room and board, and two trips to and from home each year, but also to books and many student life activities. Financial Support Awards Students admitted to NYU Abu Dhabi who qualify for financial support or merit-based scholarships will receive their offer packet, which will include the offer of admission and the financial support award, along with instructions on how to accept the offer of admission. Accepting your offer of admission is also an acceptance of your financial support award. A financial support award is the total amount of financial support offered to a student. Students will receive financial support in the form of merit-based scholarships and/or need-based grants.
Renewal of Financial Support In order to continue to receive financial support from NYU Abu Dhabi, enrolled students must complete and submit the CSS/Financial Aid PROFILE application for renewal by the preferred deadline each year that they are enrolled at NYU Abu Dhabi. Admissions Deadlines Early Decision I: November 1, 2010 Early Decision II: January 1, 2011 Regular Decision: January 1, 2011 Financial Support Deadlines Early Decision I: November 15, 2010 Early Decision II: January 15, 2011 Regular Decision: February 15, 2011
Applying for Financial Support
Students who have submitted the Common Application for either Early Decision or Regular Decision admission can apply for financial support by completing the CSS/Financial Aid PROFILE application (PROFILE application). To be considered for financial support at NYU Abu Dhabi for the 2011-2012 academic year, applicants must complete and submit the PROFILE application by the corresponding deadline listed below. NYU Abu Dhabi accepts application for financial support for all students, regardless of citizenship. The PROFILE service will be available October 1, 2010. Financial Support Deadlines Early Decision I: November 15, 2010 Early Decision II: January 15, 2011 Regular Decision: February 15, 2011 To apply for financial support using the PROFILE application The CSS/Financial Aid PROFILE application is personalized for each student based on the information the student gives when registering for the service. Below are the steps for submitting the PROFILE application:
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Read the 2011-2012 PROFILE Student Guide which provides information on how students register to use the PROFILE application and answers frequently asked questions about the PROFILE application. This can be found at https://profileonline.collegeboard.com Complete registration for your personalized application, available atwww.collegeboard.com Complete and submit the PROFILE application. This application can be found athttps://profileonline.collegeboard.com. The code for NYU Abu Dhabi is 2785. You will be asked to submit tax forms and/or financial statements to the College Board to verify the data submitted on your financial support application. Please do not submit these documents until they are requested. Steps in the Application Process Read all of the instructions carefully before beginning to fill out the PROFILE application.
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Submit your completed Common Application for admission either for Early Decision or Regular Decision Sign up for the PROFILE application service at https://profileonline.collegeboard.com. Click on "2011-12".
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If you are already a member, sign in. If you are not a member, you must create an account by clicking on "Sign Up". Once you have created an account you must register. (Note that there is no charge for registering.) Complete the "Student" information. Be sure to use the same name and other identifiers as you have used on your passport or other official documents. Once you have submitted your student information and signed up, you have access to Customized Pre-application Worksheets, Instructions, Help Desk, and Contact Information for the College Board. Be sure to complete the Pre-application Worksheets before you begin the actual application. The worksheets will make the process of completing the application much easier. Choose your user name and password. Be sure to write down this information and keep it handy for use whenever you access the PROFILE web site. If your parent(s) will be assisting in completing the PROFILE application, complete the parental information. (Note: You may share your user name and password with your parent(s) when completing the PROFILE application.) Once you have submitted the completed PROFILE application, you will be directed to the application payment page. Students who feel that the application fee would be a financial hardship for their families may request a fee waiver. If you would like to request a fee waiver, please contact us at [email protected]. NOTE: Keep a file of all documents you use to complete the PROFILE application as you may be asked for copies for verification purposes. Be aware that you do not need to complete the PROFILE application in one sitting. You may save the information you have entered and return to the form at a later date to continue completing the form. DO NOT HIT SUBMIT UNTIL THE APPLICATION IS COMPLETE! Once you have submitted your completed PROFILE application, you will be contacted by the College Board s Institutional Documentation Service (IDOC). We have contracted with them to collect the documents we will need to verify the information contained in your PROFILE application. Please provide these documents as quickly as possible so that we may process your financial support package in a timely manner.
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NYU Abu Dhabi Financial Support Frequently Asked Questions
What is financial support? At NYU Abu Dhabi, financial support is different from other programs providing financial aid or financial assistance to college students. NYU Abu Dhabi tailors its generous financial support programs to a student s individual needs. Your family's finances should not affect your decision to select NYU Abu Dhabi even if you are considering low or no cost public education alternatives or are the recipient of generous financial support from another institution. All financial support at NYU Abu Dhabi is in the form of scholarships and grants, including both merit and need-based support. Student or other loans are not part of the financial support package at NYU Abu Dhabi. What does NYU Abu Dhabi s financial support cover? Based on your eligibility, NYU Abu Dhabi s generous financial support can cover not only the full cost of an NYU Abu Dhabi education, including tuition, foreign travel and study integral to a student s academic program, room and board, and two trips to and from home each year, but also books and many student life activities. Students who file the financial support application and are identified as eligible to receive financial assistance will not need to take out loans (incur debt) to cover the cost of an NYU Abu Dhabi education. What kind of financial support is available? All financial support at NYU Abu Dhabi is in the form of scholarships and grants (as opposed to loans), including both merit- and need-based support. What is the difference between merit- and need-based financial support? Merit-based support is given to students regardless of their family s financial circumstances; this support is based exclusively on a student s outstanding record of academic and related accomplishments. Need-based support is given to students who qualify, based on their family s financial circumstances, for financial support.
How do I receive a merit-based scholarship? All admitted students will be considered for merit-based scholarships. No separate financial support application is required for students solely interested in being considered for merit-based scholarships. How do I receive need-based support? In order to apply for need-based support, you must complete and submit the CSS/Financial Aid PROFILE application. NYU Abu Dhabi accepts this application for all students, regardless of citizenship. Information on application deadlines and steps necessary to complete the PROFILE application as well as a link to the PROFILE web site are available under Financial Support on the NYU Abu Dhabi web site. Am I required to apply for financial support? If you wish to be considered for need-based financial support, you must complete the PROFILE application. You are not required to apply for financial support to be considered for a merit-based scholarship. I m not sure if my family will qualify for financial support. Should I apply for it anyway? Yes. NYU Abu Dhabi will tailor its generous financial support programs to a student s individual need. Our financial support program will give consideration to a broad range of family situations and financial scenarios to ensure that families do not need to take on debt to pay for an NYU Abu Dhabi education. Will I qualify for financial support if I am an international student (non-U.S. citizen)? Yes. All applicants will be considered for financial support regardless of country of citizenship. Will my financial support application affect my application for admission? No. At NYU Abu Dhabi financial support and admission decisions are made independent of one another. Therefore, a family s financial situation will not be considered until after the admission decision has been made. I am a US citizen/permanent resident and am applying to NYU in New York and would also like to be considered for NYU Abu Dhabi; should I fill out a FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid), in addition to the CSS PROFILE application? Yes. The PROFILE application will be used to determine the financial needs of students applying to NYU Abu Dhabi while the FAFSA will be used to determine the financial need of NYU in New York applicants. For more information, please visit NYU s FAFSA information page. Is financial support renewable for all four years at NYU Abu Dhabi? Generally speaking, the answer is yes unless a family s financial circumstances changes dramatically. Family financial information must be submitted by the preferred deadline annually through the PROFILE application in order for our records to be up to date. In addition, students also must remain in good academic standing in order to receive financial support. When should I fill out the financial support application? Do I have to be admitted to fill out the financial support application? You should complete and submit the financial support application soon after you have submitted your application for admission. Do NOT wait to submit the PROFILE application until you have received an admission decision. The admissions decisions are need-blind, we won t look at your financial support application until after you have been admitted to NYU Abu Dhabi. It is important that we have the PROFILE application on file, however, so that we can review the application in a timely fashion and get you the financial support information you need to make an informed decision about attending NYU Abu Dhabi.
NYU Abu Dhabi Admissions FAQs
How does NYU Abu Dhabi decide which students to admit? Admission to NYU Abu Dhabi is highly selective. Students will be admitted based on academic excellence, extra-curricular activities, and demonstrated interest in global citizenship, service, and leadership. Are there minimum standardized test scores (for example, SAT, ACT, TOEFL, IELTS) required for admission? No, NYU Abu Dhabi does not utilize numerical cut-offs when we evaluate applications for admission. Having said that, you should also know that admission to NYU Abu Dhabi is very competitive. As a general rule, applicants with the strongest academic programs, the highest grades, and the highest test scores, are those most likely to be offered admission. Which standardized test scores do I need to submit for my application? NYU Abu Dhabi allows students to present their best case for consideration for admission. We welcome you to marshal evidence of admissibility by providing official results of any standardized test that you have completed. Please note that NYU Abu Dhabi accepts International Baccalaureate test results as an option, as well as A-level scores. While your test scores are an important part of your application and provide us with a better sense of your preparedness to succeed at NYU Abu Dhabi (including your English language proficiency), they are not the only deciding factor of your application Will NYU Abu Dhabi consider my International Baccalaureate (IB) scores? Yes, the International Baccalaureate Diploma (predicted result followed up by official verification) will satisfy NYU Abu Dhabi's standardized test requirement. NYU Abu Dhabi will consider Higher Level Exams of the IB completed with grades of 6 or 7. Consideration will not be given to Standard Level Exams. NYU Abu Dhabi will make an admission decision using a student's predicted IB scores, although if a student's final test results vary greatly from the predicted results, NYU Abu Dhabi reserves the right to withdraw admission. What's most important in the admissions decision? NYUAD looks at the student's entire application: grades, test scores, extra-curricular work, recommendations, etc. There is no single most important element to the application. Does NYU Abu Dhabi take into consideration the difficulty of a particular curriculum or different high school grading policies when making admissions decisions? Yes. We encourage students to take the most challenging curriculum available to them, because when we evaluate your record, we consider the rigor of the program you've completed. Is admission open to all? Yes. Admissions is "need blind," and students are chosen based on their academic potential and qualifications according to the same standards, including non-discrimination standards, that govern admission to NYU New York. A student's economic background does not influence our admission decision. How important are letters of recommendation? The letters of recommendation are extremely important because they give the admissions committee an idea of how the student performs both inside and outside of the classroom from a professional who knows them well These letters should not be shared with the student or his/her family prior to submission, and will be read closely by the admissions committee. Does NYU Abu Dhabi Accept the Common Application? Yes. In addition to the Common Application, applicants to NYU Abu Dhabi must also submit the NYU Supplement to the Common Application. An application to NYU Abu Dhabi will not be considered complete until we have received BOTH pieces of the application. If you complete the online version of the Common Application, you must submit the online version of the NYU supplement (available on the Common Application website). Likewise, if you complete the paper application, you must complete the paper version of the NYU Supplement that can be downloaded from our website. Can I apply online? Yes, you may apply online using the Common Application
Can I apply to NYU Abu Dhabi and NYU New York at the same time? Applicants to NYU New York who are also interested in being considered for admission to NYU Abu Dhabi may check a box on the application to indicate that they wish to be considered for NYU Abu Dhabi. Applicants who are solely interested in admission to NYU Abu Dhabi simply need to check the NYU Abu Dhabi box on their admission application. How important are deadlines? Deadlines are extremely important. We cannot guarantee that we will read applications submitted after the deadline date, even if only one piece of the application is missing. Therefore, we highly recommend submitting your application and all supporting documents as early as possible. If you foresee a delay in submitting any of your supporting documents, please contact the NYU Abu Dhabi admissions office to discuss your particular situation. Knowing the deadline dates, you should plan the dates for your standardized tests accordingly and give your recommenders plenty of time to complete their letters of recommendation. Should I schedule an interview? Not all applicants will have the opportunity to participate in an admissions interview. As part of the admissions process, all qualified candidates will be invited to meet with members of the admissions committee during a Candidate Weekend, which will take place in Abu Dhabi. All eligible candidates will be contacted by NYU Abu Dhabi to arrange for this visit. Whenever possible, we encourage all applicants to visit the NYU Abu Dhabi campus or attend an information session in their city or region. Are there any other requirements I should know about? In addition to your application, all candidates are required to have a valid passport. If candidates are chosen to participate in a Candidate Weekend they will need to be able to travel to Abu Dhabi. While NYU Abu Dhabi will assist with the visa process for all admitted or invited candidates, candidates must ensure that they have a valid passport for travel. When will I hear if I have been accepted? Applicants to NYU Abu Dhabi who apply for Early Decision I will receive an admissions decision by mid-December; those applying Early Decision II will receive a decision by mid-February; and those who apply Regular Decision will be notified on or about April 1st. What is NYU Abu Dhabi tuition, and what opportunities are there for financial support? Our aim is to attract the best possible students regardless of financial circumstances. If you are admitted, our priority is to work with you and your family to make it possible for you to attend. NYU Abu Dhabi will tailor our generous financial support programs to your individual needs. Financial support will ensure that the cost of attendance does not require you or your family to take on debt to support the cost of your education. Your family's finances should not affect your decision to select NYU Abu Dhabi even if you are considering low or no cost public education alternatives or are the recipient of generous financial support from another institution. In addition, that support will apply not only to the cost of attendance, but also to many activities and opportunities available to NYU Abu Dhabi students. Do you hold any Open House or Information Session programs? Yes. We hold open houses and information sessions all over the world. Please check our list ofregional events regularly to see if we will be hosting an open house in your city or region. From where will students come, and how many? For detailed information regarding the NYU Abu Dhabi Class of 2014, please see the press release on the inaugural class. How can I find out more about academics and campus life at NYU Abu Dhabi? To learn more, please explore NYU Abu Dhabi Academic Programs.
FINANCIAL AID
The cost of a college education is a matter of concern for many students and their families. Regardless of your family's financial circumstances, paying for college will probably require a substantial commitment of your resources over the next several years. It may surprise you to learn that most fulltime undergraduate students at New York University would not be able to pay their educational costs without financial assistance. These students are able to attend NYU only because they applied for and received financial aid. If you feel that you and your family will be unable to meet the cost of an NYU education with family resources alone, you should apply for financial aid. Although NYU is unable to meet the full need of every student, despite a healthy $2.161 billion endowment (which ranks 31st in the nation, the endowment per student is only $62,053, a rate that places it 202nd in the country), we will do everything possible to make an NYU education financially feasible for you. If you believe you will need financial assistance to enable you to attend NYU, we strongly encourage you to apply for financial aid. Your decision to apply for financial aid will have no bearing on the admissions decision. The links on the right will help guide you through this process. The NYU Office of Financial Aid website contains extensive information that can help you through the application process and beyond. Click here to visit NYU's Financial Aid Office.
How and When To Apply
The only form you need to apply for all NYU and federal aid is the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). You MUST list "New York University" as a recipient and write NYU's school code number (002785) on your FAFSA. There are two options for filing the FAFSA: 1. File electronically over the Internet, which is the quickest and most efficient process, via the FAFSA website at www.fafsa.ed.gov. OR 2. Complete the paper version of the FAFSA, which can usually be obtained from your high school or college or by calling 1-800-4-FED-AID. Note: The FAFSA for the upcoming academic year will not be available for completion until January 1st. Do not complete or submit the previous year's FAFSA if you plan to enter NYU in September.
The method you use to apply for financial aid will not affect either the size or the composition of your financial aid award. However, we strongly recommend that you complete the FAFSA electronically. FAFSA information submitted electronically will reach us more quickly, and because of online edits, your Student Aid Report (SAR) is more likely to be accurate and complete. Please note the following important points concerning the financial aid process at NYU: y y There are no separate NYU applications for merit scholarships. All students who are offered admission are automatically considered for merit awards. You should not send letters or supporting documents (such as tax returns) unless asked to do so by the NYU Office of Financial Aid. Unnecessary paperwork actually delays the financial aid award process. Students applying for admission to any NYU school, college, or program in New York City should not use PROFILE, the financial aid application service of the College Board. However, students applying to NYU Abu Dhabi who wish to be considered for financial support must submit the PROFILE application, and are not required to submit a FAFSA. U.S. permanent residents must be in possession of their alien registration number and their green card at the time they file the FAFSA. International students should not file the FAFSA.
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Do not wait to be admitted to apply for financial aid. For priority consideration you should submit your FAFSA as follows: Fall or Summer Semester Entry Freshman Early Decision: November 15th Freshman Early Decision II: January 15th Freshman Regular Decision: February 15th
