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Aug 2022
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59. What an NYU Admissions Officer Wants...

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On today’s episode, we chat with Lydia Mason, a Former Admissions Reader at and graduate of NYU. Lydia and I discuss the type of students NYU looks for and how applicants can set themselves apart. Lydia reveals the many mistakes and misconceptions admissions officers encounter during the application process. Check out our blog for more free resources: How to ... Show More
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