I took AP Cal AB, and because I got a 5, I'm currently in Cal 2 here. Unfortunately, they still have to review a LOT of material, since everyone has different backgrounds. classes that higher up though, like Organization Behavior (my favorite class) is awesome. after reading the chapter, we have these intense discussions and come up with ways to disprove the textbook.
Do you enjoy the experience at your school?
At first it's a little awkward, because Poly is transforming into a school of NYU. But right now, we're kind of the awkward step child, so some resource we share, and some we don't. For instance, we can join clubs at main campus, but we can't be officers in those clubs. It's the same for Main campus students too, they can join our clubs, and we can enroll in classes there after the first year
Do you feel you’re getting value for the money you’re spending on college?
Tuition's a little expensive, but there are really good scholarships, especially for honor's students. Plus, there's a program where you can get your BS and you masters in 4 years, saving tons of cash; if you're accepted into that program, they'll give you up to two classes during the summer for free (without registration fees and dorming, of course). Speaking of dorms, they're pretty reasonable. Ours are much bigger than those at NYU main, though they have much more variety. At first the dorm price sounds a little pricey, but seeing as we're in downtown Brooklyn, it's a very reasonable rent.
Do you have any tips for prospective students?
There is a HUGE gender gap: approx. 80% guys. Some people love this, some hate it. If that seems a little too imbalanced, keep in mind that NYU overall is about 60% girls, so if you want to socialize with more girls (for whatever reason) just get involved with clubs on the Manhattan campus.
Which types of students will excel at your college?
Students with lots of ideas about business plans or research topics. This school is founded on its I2E philosophy: Invention, Innovation, and Entrepreneurship. There's a whole class devoted to breaking down this philosophy (which is very interesting). There's also a lot of opportunities for undergraduate research and grants for business propositions. If you look at the website (poly.edu), you'll find tons of information on undergraduate research projects and a pile o alumni accomplishments like the invention of bar codes and the recent accomplishment of taking ink off printer paper to reduce waste. It's an awesome place for people who want to be the next Thomas Edison, ready to get to work.
I took AP Cal AB, and because I got a 5, I'm currently in Cal 2 here. Unfortunately, they still have to review a LOT of material, since everyone has different backgrounds. classes that higher up though, like Organization Behavior (my favorite class) is awesome. after reading the chapter, we have these intense discussions and come up with ways to disprove the textbook.
At first it's a little awkward, because Poly is transforming into a school of NYU. But right now, we're kind of the awkward step child, so some resource we share, and some we don't. For instance, we can join clubs at main campus, but we can't be officers in those clubs. It's the same for Main campus students too, they can join our clubs, and we can enroll in classes there after the first year
Tuition's a little expensive, but there are really good scholarships, especially for honor's students. Plus, there's a program where you can get your BS and you masters in 4 years, saving tons of cash; if you're accepted into that program, they'll give you up to two classes during the summer for free (without registration fees and dorming, of course). Speaking of dorms, they're pretty reasonable. Ours are much bigger than those at NYU main, though they have much more variety. At first the dorm price sounds a little pricey, but seeing as we're in downtown Brooklyn, it's a very reasonable rent.
There is a HUGE gender gap: approx. 80% guys. Some people love this, some hate it. If that seems a little too imbalanced, keep in mind that NYU overall is about 60% girls, so if you want to socialize with more girls (for whatever reason) just get involved with clubs on the Manhattan campus.
Students with lots of ideas about business plans or research topics. This school is founded on its I2E philosophy: Invention, Innovation, and Entrepreneurship. There's a whole class devoted to breaking down this philosophy (which is very interesting). There's also a lot of opportunities for undergraduate research and grants for business propositions. If you look at the website (poly.edu), you'll find tons of information on undergraduate research projects and a pile o alumni accomplishments like the invention of bar codes and the recent accomplishment of taking ink off printer paper to reduce waste. It's an awesome place for people who want to be the next Thomas Edison, ready to get to work.