NYUSPS Get Ahead Professional (GAP) Semester Application The NYU School of Professional Studies (NYUSPS) Get Ahead Professional (GAP) Semester provides students who recently graduated from high school, with an immersive academic experience in the heart of New York City. Enrolled students will participate in a six-week comprehensive learning experience that is designed to give them the competitive edge prior to entering college by sharpening communication skills and building career readiness. Please note that the application extended deadline is Friday, September 8, 2017 (previously Friday, September 1, 2017). Program check-in will take place on Sunday, October 8, 2017 and check-out will be on Saturday, November 18, 2017. Courses begin October 9, 2017 and end on November 17, 2017. If you have any questions about the application, please contact the NYUSPS GAP Semester office at 212-998-7188 or. Eligibility Participants must be 18 years or older and must have graduated from high school within the past two years. Due to the academic rigor of the program, we highly recommend that students who choose to apply have achieved a minimum of a 3.0 GPA. Application Deadlines Your complete application must be received by Friday, September 8, 2017 (NEW EXTENDED DEADLINE). Application Requirements PDF application form (no fee) Official high school transcript 250-500 word essay Transcripts Official transcripts must be submitted to:. Application Submission All application documents and official transcripts must be submitted by email to. Email subject lines should read: NYUSPS GAP Semester + First and Last Name.
Personal Information Please complete the following personal details. Fields with an asterisk (*) are required. First Name* Middle Name Last Name* Name Suffix Legal Sex* Date of Birth* Gender Identity High School Graduation Date (mm/dd/yyyy)* Are you a US citizen?* Yes No If No, please note your country of citizenship: Ethnic Background (not required) Are you Hispanic or Latino? No, I am not Hispanic or Latino Yes, I am Hispanic or Latino What is your race? Select one or more. American Indian or Alaska Native Asian Black or African American Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander White Contact Information Please provide a mailing address and an email address that you check frequently. All notifications and program details will be sent via email. Fields with an asterisk (*) are required. In an unlikely case of emergency, we will contact you through your mobile phone. Be sure to list the information of the student who will be attending the program. Please note: Permanent address also is required. You must specify your Country, Address 1, City, State, and Zip. Permanent Address Country* Address 1* City* Zip* State* Mailing Address Country Address 1 Zip
Phone and Email Information Home Phone* (and country) Mobile Phone (and country) Email* Emergency Contact Information Applicants must include information for at least one emergency contact. Relationship* Name Prefix Last Name* First Name* Country* Address 1* Address 3 City* State* Postal/Zip* Email Address* Phone* Mobile Phone Required Questions Please select the option that applies to you. International student (Specify visa type: ) US Citizen US permanent resident Have you participated in an NYU Program before? Yes, I have participated in an NYU Program before (Please write program name: ) No, I have not participated in an NYU Program before Are you interested in living in non-nyu, off-site student housing? (if available) Yes No How did you hear about this program? Internet search (Google, Bing, etc.) Email from NYU Visit to NYU or information session Other (describe) Postcard or flyer in the mail NYU or NYUSPS website Referred by friend, teacher, school, etc. What is your industry field or topic area of interest for the GAP Semester Program? (Suggestions below) Business Global Affairs Other: Entrepreneurship Hospitality and Tourism Finance Marketing Foreign Languages Public Relations and Corporate Communications Fundraising/Grant Writing Publishing Real Estate Sports Business and Operations Sports Business and Operations Technology
Academic History Official copies of your high school transcripts are required for all schools attended. For expedited processing, please email your high school transcript to with the subject line NYUSPS Gap Semester + First and Last Name. School Information Please provide information about your academic history. List most recent/current school first, followed by any others attended. Fields with an asterisk (*) are required. School Name* Date entered* Graduation date* Other School(s) School Name Date entered Graduation date School Name Date entered Graduation date
Essay* Please describe why you are interested in the GAP Program. Please speak to any interests you have that prompted your decision to apply and what you would like to accomplish by the end of the program. (250-500 words). Additional Information (not required) If you would like to add additional information that you sense is relevant to your application, please add the information below. This is not a required field.