NYU Wrestling
Information Brochure
New York State Arthur O. Eve HEOP
Corey Luce
Senior Assistant Wrestling Coach
Tel. 212-998-2048
NYU Wrestling
Jerome S Coles Sports and Recreation
181 Mercer Street
New York, NY 10012-5499
Dear High School Wrestler,
I hope that your season is going well and wish you success in the upcoming months. New York
University is, as you already know, a world-renowned academic institution located in the heart of New
York City’s Greenwich Village. The University is comprised of 8 different colleges that offer a wide
variety of academic degrees and concentrations. NYU has always kept a rich, elite academic tradition in
all areas of study, and as a result, the University maintains high-end admissions standards, prospective
students are expected to demonstrate a minimum GPA of 3.6 (non-weighted) and a minimum combined
SAT score of 1920 (which includes all 3 sections of the SAT test).
The NYU wrestling program is always in search of wrestlers who are both willing and able to
train to become NCAA Division III All-American and National Champions. However, our recruiting
efforts hold firm to the university’s aforementioned academic standards. In our program, we realize that
not every student/family can both meet our academic standard and/or afford our tuition costs. This is
why I am addressing and introducing you to the Higher Education Opportunities Program (HEOP)
offered at NYU. The HEOP is an excellent opportunity for financially disadvantaged students who
reside in the state of New York. The HEOP rewards these students with an outstanding financial aid
package, comprised mainly of scholarships that nearly eliminate all tuition costs. Eligibility
requirements for the HEOP are as follows: New York state residency, a high school diploma with a GPA
of about 3.0-3.3, as well as a minimum combined SAT score of 1725. This of course includes the new
section of the SAT. In addition, 2 SAT II subject tests must be taken. Even though these are the
approximate requirements for the HEOP, not all applicants meeting these standards are guaranteed
assistance and I am not in any position to say who will and will not qualify.
The HEOP creates a window of access to the elite, higher education offered by NYU for families
with minimal resources. As Senior Assistant Wrestling Coach, I am looking for student-athletes who
love to wrestle, plan to wrestle for four years in college and as per this letter, would be eligible for
HEOP. If you believe that you may be eligible for the HEOP, please take advantage of this opportunity.
I encourage you to complete the NYU online-application that you can find at www.nyu.edu. The
application is in our admissions section of the web site. In addition to the application, please include a
brief letter requesting consideration for HEOP, and any pertinent explanations as to why your situation
suits the program. Please be aware that our application deadline every year is January 1. If you have
interest and you feel that you fit the profile, we hope to hear from you by the spring. Learn more about
the HEOP on the next pages. In addition, I hope that you will take some time to review our website and
fill out our questionnaire at http://www.gonyuathletics.com/sb_output.aspx?form=7.
If you have any questions, you may get in touch with me using the contact information below,
preferably after you have filled out the questionnaire. You should also visit and ‘Like’ our Facebook
page at https://www.facebook.com/NYUWrestling for up-to-date information about our program.
Finally, you can follow us on Twitter at https://twitter.com/nyuwrestling and on Instagram at
http://instagram.com/nyuwrestling/.
Feel free to contact me with other questions you may have regarding NYU and its Wrestling
Program. Thank you for your time and I hope to hear from you.
Program Overview
The Arthur O. Eve Higher Education Opportunity Program (Arthur
O. Eve HEOP) at New York University is sponsored jointly through a
grant from the New York State Education Department and New York
University.
Since 1969, we have been integral to NYU’s commitment to a
diverse student body. Our program provides a means for traditionally
under served, low-income students to obtain admission as well as
academic and financial support.
As an accepted NYU and Arthur O. Eve HEOP student, you will be
required to complete a six-week introductory non-credit academic
program during the summer prior to your freshman year.
Your summer course schedule is determined by your individual
academic needs, and will expose you to first-year courses and
activities, ensuring a smooth entry into university life. More
information on our Pre-Freshman Program requirements is available on
the next pages.
As one of our students, you will have access to our support
system, which includes:
- Academic and personal counseling
- Financial counseling
- Mentoring
- Academic workshops and seminars
- Tutoring
Eligibility Requirements
First-time college applicants must meet the following
requirements:
- Apply for admission to a degree program and be selected for
consideration by the Admissions Office. Admission information and
financial aid deadlines are available under the link below:
http://www.nyu.edu/content/nyu/en/admissions/undergraduateadmissions/apply/freshmenapplicants/opportunity-programs/collegeprograms.html
- Be a New York State resident
- Hold a high school diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED),
Armed Forces Equivalency Diploma, etc
- If selected, attend an information session
- Meet income eligibility guidelines based on household income
The table below lists financial eligibility requirements for Arthur
O. Eve HEOP students entering in July 2013.
Pre-Freshman Program
After being accepted to New York University's Opportunity Programs, you will be required
to participate in a six-week summer program designed to preview the courses that you will be
enrolled in the fall. While using the freshman year textbooks, during the six weeks you will
preview 1/3 of the fall semester courses. Here are some of the things you will do:
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Our summer writing course improves writing and critical reading skills and prepares you
for college-level writing. The mathematics course will sharpen necessary skills for freshman
level mathematics.
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You will participate in a course designed to enhance your critical thinking skills and
prepare you for required courses in the humanities.
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If you are a student entering NYU’s Stern School of Business, you will take a preparatory
economics course, studying concepts and principles of micro- and macroeconomics.
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Those with a pre-medical major are introduced to college chemistry and calculus.
Preparation is not confined to the classroom or campus. You will visit the city’s museums
and galleries. You will also become involved in community service with volunteer opportunities
in various neighborhoods in the city.
Through it all, you will also have access to our Counseling Services to help you make the
transition.