Does everyone get invited to Candidate Weekend?
Participation in a Candidate Weekend is by invitation only, and all students who are invited are required to attend to remain eligible for admission. Applicants who are invited to participate in Candidate Weekend will receive a detailed schedule of events with their invitations.
Can you get into Nyuad without Candidate Weekend?
Participation in Candidate Weekend is by invitation only and is offered to the most competitive applicants who have demonstrated the strongest fit for our campus and community.
How difficult is it to get into Nyuad?
The acceptance rate for students at NYU Abu Dhabi – just 2.1 per cent – compares with 29.4 per cent (autumn 2009 data) at NYU’s main campus in New York and makes it among the most selective undergraduate institutions in the world.
What kind of students does Nyuad look for?
There are five factors that NYU ranks as being “very important” to their admissions process: 1) rigor of secondary school record, 2) class rank, 3) GPA, 4) standardized test scores, and 5) talent/ability.
What is Nyuad looking for?
Holistic Admissions Policy In fact, we are interested in knowing as much about you as possible — what you’re doing outside the classroom; how you interact with your teachers, classmates, and friends; what is unique and different about you as a person; and why you have chosen to apply to NYU Abu Dhabi.
Can I transfer to Nyuad?
How do I apply? The Common Application is required for students applying as transfers to our New York campus. Please ensure that you complete the Common Application for Transfer Students rather than First-Years. Currently NYU Abu Dhabi and NYU Shanghai do not accept transfer students.
What to expect at NYU Abu Dhabi candidate weekend?
As a virtual event, Candidate Weekend consists of a series of live and pre-recorded content, offering you the chance to get to know various components of the NYU Abu Dhabi experience – student life, academics, campus leadership – and have the opportunity to engage with faculty, staff, and current students.
How long is candidate weekend at New York University?
Applicants who are invited to participate in Candidate Weekend will receive a detailed schedule of events with their invitations. Candidates should expect to attend between 4 and 6 live sessions over the course of 3 days, and will be able to view the recorded content on an on-demand basis.
Is the NYU admissions center open to the public?
In light of COVID-19, NYU Admissions and the Bonomi Family Admissions Center will be closed to the public until further notice. If you would like more information about NYU please join one of our virtual information sessions or take our virtual campus tour.
Do you have to go to candidate weekend?
Participation in a Candidate Weekend is by invitation only, and all students who are invited are required to attend to remain eligible for admission.