New York University
About
New York University is a world-renowned urban research institution best known for its seamless integration into New York City and top-tier academic offerings, particularly at the Stern School of Business and the Tisch School of the Arts. Lacking a traditional gated campus, student life centers around iconic Washington Square Park, fostering an independent, fast-paced, and culturally rich environment where the city itself serves as a living classroom. NYU uniquely sets itself apart with its extensive global network—including full degree-granting campuses in Abu Dhabi and Shanghai—and flexible academic pathways like the Gallatin School of Individualized Study.
Wikipedia:New York University (NYU) is a private research university in New York City, United States. Chartered in 1831 by the New York State Legislature, NYU was founded in 1832 by Albert Gallatin as a non-denominational all-male institution near City Hall based on a curriculum focused on a secular education. The university moved in 1833 and has maintained its main campus in Greenwich Village surrounding Washington Square Park. Since then, the university has added an engineering school in Brooklyn's MetroTech Center and graduate schools throughout Manhattan.
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New York University accepts the Common Application. All Common App schools require the personal statement essay. Some schools also require supplemental essays — check the school's page on Common App for current prompts and word limits.
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