Homeschooled Applicants

Applying for college is a process. It takes time and effort, but it’s worth it. Applying to NYU is the same, except we require more information and documentation than most other universities. We want to ensure our students are well-prepared for the challenges ahead in their academic careers and beyond. That’s why we ask you to provide transcripts from all high schools you attended (even if they’re not listed on your application), as well as SAT or ACT scores, letters of recommendation from teachers or counsellors who can speak about your potential in college-level work (we don’t accept letters of recommendation from family members), and personal essays about why NYU would be a good fit for you!

How to apply

To apply, you must first go to the NYU website. From there, you will see an ” Apply ” button to take you to an application form. Fill out all the required information and submit your application by clicking the “submit” button at the bottom of your screen!

Application requirements

To apply to NYU, you must meet the following requirements:

Be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident. If you’re an international student applying for admission, please see our International Students page for more information on how to use it.
Enrolled in high school, have graduated from high school or attained the equivalent of a high school diploma in the USA (with a minimum 2.5 GPA). If you are currently enrolled in college courses and plan on earning your degree before graduating from high school, see our Transfer Students page for more information about transfer credit policies and deadlines for submitting applications.

Suppose one or both parents attended NYU as undergraduates (or were otherwise granted an exemption from paying tuition). In that case, we require written confirmation from both parents that they will not be claiming any financial aid benefits from NYU over four years.

Eligibility

To be eligible to apply as a homeschooled applicant, you must:

Be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident (if you are not a U.S. citizen, please see the “International Applicants” section below).
Have earned your high school diploma or equivalent by the time you enrol at NYU (including those homeschooled)

Dates & Deadlines

When do I apply?
- The Common Application is available from August 1 through November 30. We recommend that you submit your application before December 31, as we begin to receive complete files in early January and make decisions on admission by March 1.
- How do I apply?
The NYU Office of Undergraduate Admissions offers three ways for homeschooled applicants to submit their materials: traditional paper applications, electronic applications submitted via email or disk, and online portal submissions (recommended).

Documents needed

You will also need to submit the following:

A copy of your high school transcript. This should be a printout of all grades, including withdrawals and incompletes, that you have earned since starting high school (this includes summer school). If you are enrolled in college classes as part of a dual enrollment program, please send us those transcripts instead.
Your SAT or ACT score report(s). You can access these reports by logging into the College Board website using the same username and password to register for the test(s), then click “My Test Scores.” If you took both tests multiple times and only want NYU Stern to see one specific set (e.g., if there was something unusual about one test date), please let us know which one(s) in an email sent with your application package so we can focus our attention there specifically during admissions review timeframes later on down the line!
Your diploma from an accredited secondary institution showing completion of at least four years’ worth of full-time study at such institution leading up to graduation day; alternatively, if this document is unavailable due to its age/condition, etcetera, please provide proof through another means such as transcript showing number years attended (alongside dates followed) plus evidence verifying the accreditation status

Application Fee

The Freshman Class application fee is $80.00, payable by credit card, check or money order.

If you are applying to NYU as a homeschooled student and wish to be considered for financial aid (which requires completion of the FAFSA), please note that we need additional documentation from you before we can consider awarding any aid:

Proof of income tax return filed with the IRS for each parent and guardian who has income for 2018;
proof of IRS Form 1040A or W-2 Wage and Tax Statement showing federal earned income tax withholding paid in 2018;
If your parents have filed separate returns: copies of both their federal tax returns;
Evidence that all necessary taxes have been paid (e.g., copy of cancelled check

Sending documents

Send documents to the address listed on the NYU website.
Make sure to send official documents.
Send all documents for your application. If you have multiple applications, send them all at once so they can be processed together and promptly!
Include any other requested materials (such as a transcript from another school).

You need a copy of your H.S. transcript and SAT or ACT scores.

You must also send an official copy of your high school transcript. You can request this from your school or ask them to mail it directly to NYU (address below).

If you’re applying for fall, the deadline is October 15.
If you are applying for spring, the deadline is December 1.

Finally, You must submit scores from either the SAT or ACT took within two years of application.

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