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1 ABU DHABI

2 The main goal was achieving a truly international, global network university — could be furthered through the establishment of NYU Abu Dhabi.

3 Both parties are committed to building a U.S.- style, research-focused educational institution. NYU Abu Dhabi is a residential research university and a branch of NYU New York, operated consistent with NYU New York's academic quality and practices.

4 A highly selective liberal arts and sciences college and a world center for advanced research and scholarship — integrated with each other and connected through technology to NYU New York.

5  For the first years of its existence, NYU Abu Dhabi is located in the center of downtown Abu Dhabi, near the Corniche waterfront, the Abu Dhabi Cultural Center, and the new Central Market.  NYU Abu Dhabi is expected to move to the Marina District of Saadiyat Island, 500 meters off the coast of the main city of Abu Dhabi, in the fall of 2014.

6 The student body of NYU Abu Dhabi is of diverse national, linguistic, religious, and socioeconomic backgrounds. The student body is recruited worldwide, and includes students from the Middle East, Asia, Europe, and the United States.

7  TOP-PERFORMING  EXCELLENT ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS  A GLOBAL OUTLOOK  INTELLECTUALLY CURIOUS  EXPLORING  LEADERSHIP ROLE  ADVENTUROUS  COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT  ACHIEVEMENT IN THE ARTS, ATHLETICS AND /OR EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

8  A liberal arts and science education focused on the whole person  Vital integration with a major research university  Emphasis on research and the skills to create new knowledge  International diversity of students  A residential college culture  Its location in a new global crossroads  Small classes taught by professors; 8:1 student-faculty ratio

9 Courses Offered in 2013-14 Liberal Arts and Science College: http://nyuad.nyu.edu/academics/catalog/con firmed.html

10  School’s Nominees: 4 students  Individual Application through Common application (for all USA Universities)

11  Write an essay 500 words (NOT MORE)  Friday, 26. 4. 2013  School Board: Board Members: Mr. Lorenčič, Ms. Lidija Kodrin, Ms. Vehovar Criteria: 1. Accademic performance in the school year 2012/2013 2. Student profile 3. Essay

12  500 words  A research project that might undertake as an NYU Abu Dhabi student to gain a deeper understanding of one particular topic of interest to you in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).  Please use the information at the UAE Interact website for ideas: http://www.uaeinteract.com/

13  Pose a research question (in one sentence) and describe how you would gather information to answer your question.  Discuss possible obstacles that might arise in your research as well as any ethical dimensions of the research to which you would need to be attentive.

14  Fill in the Nominee application form before 10.5. 2013  Apply as individuals through Common Application Form + Suppliment:  DEADLINES: 1.11. 2014 ( Binding, Early decision) 1.1. 2014( Binding, Regular )  Apply for ‘Financial Aid’ separately  Candidate weekend in November

15  Deadline: 26. 4. 2013  Feedback: 7. 5. 2013  Application before 10.5. 2013 SUBMIT:  AD Essay Submission  Collect your PG (from respective teachers)  Letters of Recommendation 2 teachers  1ST AND 2ND YEAR TRANSCRIPT (a copy)

16  Take place in Ljubljana, Vienna  Every 2 months  Apply in May or June  Last option is September or November

17  GENERAL: - Essay writing - Critical reading - Mathmematics  SUBJECT SPECIFIC (see the Uni requirements)

18 All Three Parts: 2000 or 2100 or over: Excellent!!!  650 POINTS (for each part)

19 http://sat.collegeboard.org/register

20  UKCAT – apply on your own  SATS – apply on your own  BMAT conducted at II. gimnazija Maribor  Contact : prof. Vehovar  Apply before October/ November session (folow the deadlines) http://www.admissionstests.cambridgeassessm ent.org.uk/adt/bmat http://www.admissionstests.cambridgeassessm ent.org.uk/adt/bmat/registration


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