Application Process

With all of this in mind, I was pumped and ready to apply. In fact, I opened a CommonApp account to see the application requirements a year in advance! The application consists of:

essays
teacher & counsellor recommendations
high school transcripts
extracurriculars section

I also had a portfolio to submit for my film major & so I submitted an artist statement and a couple of my short films. All of it might seem daunting at first but the earlier you start, the more easier it is. Enjoy & embrace the process. For me, it was actually a journey of learning more about myself and my career goals as much as it was an application to my dream university.

Now down to the important details about applying; It costs $80 to apply. There are 3 rounds in which you can apply: Early Decision I, Early Decision II or Regular Decision. Early Decision has an earlier deadline which is for those applicants who are absolutely sure that NYU is the university that they want to attend. This can be advantageous as you will be able to complete and get the results of your application early! I applied Early Decision I. More details about these aspects of the application can be found on the NYUAD website (which you can spend hours poring over like I did ;)) You can also get some important information on the CommonApp.

Scholarship at NYUAD

I received a full scholarship worth $80k per year which covers travel, boarding, tuition, books & supplies, personal stipend and insurance. NYUAD is a need blind institution, therefore in order to be considered for financial aid, you need to complete the CSS profile while applying as well as every year that you’re a student at the university.