Ambassadors:
How many Admissions Ambassadors are there for Spring 2019?
16.
What are the 5 protocol steps to transfer a call?
1) Track down the office number. 2) Press the 'Transfer' button.
3) Enter the 5-digit office number. 4) Do a 'Warm Transfer'.
5) Press the 'Transfer' button again."
What is the total capacity of Undergraduate student beds on campus? (Bonus for 100: Where is our dorm showroom located?)
We have a capacity of 2,200 beds on campus.
Sample Dorm Room is A1.B-202.
What two Masters programs are expected to open at NYUAD soon?
Masters of Economics and Masters of Fine Arts.
When was the last date to apply for Admission?
January 1st.
Name 5 reasons why an Ambassador would receive a Strike.
1) Not coming to a shift; 2) Notifications less than 48 hours in advance of shift cancellation; 3) Coming to shifts late;
4) Dressing inappropriately for shifts; 5) Being unprofessional during shifts and/or on campus generally.
When a caller asks to speak to someone specific and you cannot do a Warm Transfer, what two pieces of information can you share?
If you cannot do a Warm Transfer, offer 1) nyuad@nyu.edu or 2) the contact's office phone number--but never their mobile number or email address.
(Extra 200 point reduction for saying mobile number OR email address).
What is Matt's, who leads the EDS, full name? (200 bonus for correct spelling)
Matthew Karau.
What does Admissions's U.P.P. stand for? (Bonus for 200: What is it meant to do?)
University Prep Program.
The NYU Abu Dhabi University Prep Program is designed to demystify the often daunting college admissions process.
The program will include workshops and small group sessions on a variety of topics:
- the college search process
- college admissions and application preparation
- college entrance test awareness and readiness
- essay and resume writing
When does the application for next year open?
August 1st, 2020.
What are the 6 things Ambassadors should do to Check In when arriving for a shift? (300 bonus for five correct links (5 trys & all or nothing))
1) Inform the team; 2) Open links; 3) Replenish materials; 4) Enter Slate Cards; 5) Answer Slate Emails; 6) Complete assigned projects.
Links: 1) Slack; 2) Contact List; 3) Admissions website; 4) Ambassador Handbook; 5) Materials Checklist.
What are 3 key Admissions materials you could share with an office visitor?
1) Inquiry Card; 2) NYU Travel Piece; 3) Apply Now Postcards;
4) Research Program Pamphlet; 5) All Universities Travel Piece;
6) Life Beyond Saadiyat; 7) Business Card.
1) What is the length of 'Broadway', the pathway from D2 to D1? 2) How wide is the campus at its widest point?
3) What is the length of highline loop?
(all 3 answers correct or no points)
1) Broadway is 600 meters long.
2) Campus is 240 meters wide at its widest point.
3) The highline loop circulates the entire campus at 1.4km.
When should incoming students submit their transcripts by?
July 1st.
How does a student get admitted to start in the spring?
They can't. We only admit students once per year (Fall term).
How many different languages can the spring Admissions Ambassadors speak (total)?
1) Arabic; 2) Amharic 3) English; 4) French; 5) German; 6) Hindi; 7) Italian; 8) Mandarin; 9) Ndebele; 10) Russian; 11) Shona; 12) Spanish; 13) Swahili; 14) Tagalog; 15) Turkish; 16) Zulu.
What are 4 of the Ambassador Program Policies, which can be found in the Admissions Ambassador Handbook?
1) Core Expectations; 2) Attendance Policy; 3) Online Networking Policy; 4) Strike Policy;
5) Dressing for Work Policy; 6) Phone Protocol Policy; 7) Admissions Ambassador Program Agreement.
What is the maximum people capacity of the indoor sports area (C2 1st floor)? (+/- 100)
If you squished people in, you could fit 4,000 people.
How many majors does NYUAD offer and what are the 5 academic divisions?
NYUAD offers 24 majors.
Academic divisions: 1) Arts and Humanities; 2) Social Science; 3) Science and Mathematics; 4) Engineering; 5) Multidisciplinary Programs.
What are the 4 Candidate Weekend dates for 2019-2020 admission?
1) December 6-9, 2018; 2) February 7-10, 2019; 3) February 21-24, 2019; 4) March 7-10, 2019.
Which Ambassadors have left for study away (3) and which Ambassadors have joined for the spring semester (2)?
Left: 1) Matthew; 2) Tom; 3) D.J.
Joined: 1) Deniz; 2) Netanya.
What are 5 types of activities Ambassadors would undertake during office shifts?
1) Answering calls; 2) Speaking with walk-ins; 3) Giving a campus tour; 4) Entering Slate cards; 5) Answering Slate emails; 6) Working on assigned projects; 7) Replenishing Admissions materials.
What are the 7 Campus Life departments?
1) Dean of Students Office; 2) Residential Education; 3) Career Development Center; 4) Health and Wellness; 5) Fitness; 6) Athletics; 7) Student Life.
How many different Global PhD Student Fellowships are there? (Bonus for 500: Name at least five Programs)
NYU Abu Dhabi offers 10 Global PhD Student Fellowships in collaboration with Graduate School of Arts and Science at NYU New York and NYU Tandon School of Engineering:
1) Biology;
2) Chemical Engineering;
3) Chemistry;
4) Civil Engineering;
5) Computer Science;
6) Electrical Engineering;
7) Materials Chemistry;
7) Mechanical Engineering;
8) Psychology;
9) Physics;
10) Transportation Planning and Engineering.
What 5 pieces of information should you collect if a caller is asking about their application (about missing components or about status)?
Collect the following and share with a staff person who can check Slate and follow up:
1) Name; 2) Email; 3) Phone #; 4) Common App ID; 5) N# and netID.