1D

Or maybe the boys of 1D want to spend their freshmen year abroad in London as part of the Liberal Studies Core Program–they could spend more time outside of 10 Downing Street!

I like to save the letters of recommendation for last because they help me round out my review of an application. Letters are a great way for the admissions committee to learn a bit more about your classroom performance, strengths, and weaknesses.  Your recommenders help us understand more about you as a student and an individual, and can speak to your academics, personal qualities, and college readiness. We require two letters of recommendation: one from a teacher in an academic core subject and one from your guidance or college counselor. We certainly welcome a third letter of recommendation but ask that students are respectful of our policy and submit no more than three. One year I saw 16 letters of recommendation in one application!

Harry counting his letters of recommendation, and Zayn reminding him he only needs to submit TWO letters!

After a first read, your application may head to committee, where additional members of the admissions staff will weigh in on your application and make a final admissions decision. Disclaimer: not every counselor reads an application in this order–some may start with the essay or the extra curricular activities–this is just one counselor’s perspective! Have any questions about how we review applications? Feel free to comment below or email us at admissions@nyu.edu.

Thanks for your help, 1D!