How to Apply
NYU Precollege is limited to a competitive group of high school students who demonstrate that they are ready for and committed to doing college-level work. NYU Precollege admits students on a rolling basis. Students are encouraged to apply early.
1. Complete the 2012 Precollege Application.
You must provide a valid e-mail address as ALL communication regarding your application will be done via e-mail.
2. Request an official copy of your high school transcript:
An official copy of your high school transcript should be signed and/or stamped by a school officer. Official copies of transcripts can only be provided by your school office.
Make sure your transcript includes all coursework beginning with 9th Grade. If you attended another institution during high school, official copies must be obtained from all high schools attended.
Make sure to include current year grades (i.e. midyear grades) either as part of your transcript or as a separate report.
If your high school does not provide grades, you must supply written evaluations for all completed courses.
3. Complete the personal statement:
Please provide a personal statement that tells us about you as a student and a person. You may answer the question below, or select a topic of your choice.
- Describe an experience that has impacted who you are as a person. What is special, unique, distinctive or impressive about you or your life story?
Should be approx. 1 page typed (500 words).
4. Ask an instructor or your guidance counselor to write a letter of recommendation:
Letters cannot be written by parents, relatives, family friends, or employers and should be signed by the recommender and written on school letterhead, if possible.
5. Submit the online application once complete: We will not review your application until ALL materials are received. You can e-mail or mail your supporting materials (official transcript and letter of recommendation) to:
Office of University Programs
New York University
18 Washington Place
New York, NY 10003
special.sessions@nyu.edu (*Subject line: "NYU Precollege supporting documents")
Due to the limited number of spaces in the program, admission is selective. Decisions are based on students' academic performance in their high school course work, their personal essay, and qualities highlighted in the recommendation letter.
Please Note: The NYU Precollege Application is only used for the Precollege admissions process. Acceptance and/or participation in this program does not guarantee admission to any of the schools or colleges of New York University. Students who are interested in applying to an undergraduate degree program are required to follow the application procedures set forth by the Office of Undergraduate Admissions.