NYU Admissions Officer Visits Glen Cove High School

Story by Syntax

Essay Writing for College students at Glen Cove High School were given tips on how to write a unique college application essay when Asma Malik, senior assistant director of admissions of New York University, visited their school.

Malik shared a sample Common Application with students in each class and discussed the importance of grammar and spelling in a college application essay. She also reminded the high school students to let their personality shine through their writing and to not get stressed out during the application process. Other topics covered included the importance of meeting deadlines, staying focused on the questions asked as part of the essay and the difference between early decision, early action and regular decisions.

Photos courtesy of Glen Cove City School District:

1. NYU Senior Assistant Director of Admissions Asma Malik spoke to students in Jason Bieder’s Essay Writing for College class.

2. Student Natasha Hargrove reviewed a Common Application during the class.

3. Students reviewed a sample college essay during Malik’s visit.

4. Malik spoke with student Christina Ng after class