Essay Requirements
Beginning this year, first-year applicants applying to NYU no longer need to answer the “Why NYU?” essay. Instead, there is an optional question that allows students to tell the university a little more about themselves and how they will contribute to the NYU community.
Optional Question
This is an optional question that students can choose not to answer.
Helpful Resources
How To Answer The “Why This College” Essay Prompt
We’ll go over the best ways to approach the 'Why This College" essay and provide helpful tips to help you write an effective essay that impresses admission officers.
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How To Format & Structure Your College Application Essay
Your essays are a chance for admissions officers to get to know you beyond your grades, test scores, and ECLs. But how do you craft essays that reflect who you are AND impress the admissions officers?
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Everything You Need To Know About The Supplemental Essays
Supplemental essays are required by many highly selective institutions in addition to the personal essay included in your Common Application. You can learn all about what they are and why they’re important here.
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