<P> The third season focuses on Blair , Dan and Vanessa getting into New York University along with movie star Olivia Burke ( Hilary Duff ) , whom Dan starts dating ; Nate getting into Columbia University ; Serena taking a year off from school ; Jenny becoming Queen Bee at Constance ; and Chuck running Bass Industries , along with now adoptive mother Lily van der Woodsen . The first couple of episodes feature part of the summer vacation , respectively the week before the start of University classes and school . The role of `` Gossip Girl '' is slightly decreased throughout the season . </P>
what college does everyone in gossip girl go to
New York University