CUNY C ity U niversity of N ew Y ork CUNY Includes all public FourYear Colleges and TwoYear Community colleges within the 5 boroughs Bronx Brooklyn Manhattan Queens and Staten Island ID: 373193
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The Different Types of Colleges/UniversitiesSlide2
CUNY
C
ity
University of New York (CUNY)Includes all public Four-Year Colleges and Two-Year Community colleges within the 5 boroughs (Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens and Staten Island) Slide3
SUNY
S
tate
University of New
Y
ork
Includes all public four year and two year community colleges in New York StateSlide4
Private Schools
Privately funded Colleges/Universities in and out of New York StateSlide5
Types of College Programs and Degrees
Certificate Programs
– Non-College Degree Programs, Certificates require less credits/hours/class time but may only qualify you for certain and specific jobs.
2 Year Community Colleges/Programs – Associates Degree (A.S./A.A./A.A.S.)4 Year Colleges/Programs – Bachelors Degrees (B.S./B.A.)Accelerated 5 Year Programs – Bachelors + Masters (BA/MA, BS/MS)Slide6
Where Are You Now?... Where Are You Going?
Senior Checklist
:
Do you have all your Regents Exams for graduation? Do you have all your credits needed for graduation? Are you currently passing ALL
your senior classes?
Do you have perfect attendance?
Did you take the SAT exam?
Send SAT scores to Colleges you are applying to
CUNY-Code UAPC
SUNY and/or Privates: - Send individually to each school
Have you had a meeting with your College Advisor to generate your final college list
Have you requested letters of recommendation from your teachers?
Created CUNY and/or SUNY, Common App AcctsSlide7
Applying to CollegeSlide8
CUNYSlide9
Seek/College Discovery
These are higher education opportunity program at the CUNY colleges.
It was established to provide comprehensive academic support to assist capable students who otherwise might not be able to attend college due to their educational and financial circumstances.
The SEEK Educational Program - four year schoolsThe College Discovery (CD) Educational Program – two year schoolsSlide10
Deadlines for CUNY Application Submission:
Online CUNY application must be submitted no later than
February 1
st!*****CUNY application WILL NOT be processed until a payment is received!!!!
Payment Options
:
CUNY Fee-Waiver
(Limited supply-Must bring parent income verification: 2013 Federal Tax return or Budget Letter)
OR
Check/Money order
in the amount of $65.00 written out to General Freshman Admission CUNY/UAPC (sent out via us postal )
OR
Online Credit Card payment of $65.00 (Total for ALL 6 schools)-Received immediatelySlide11
SUNYSlide12
What is EOP?
The
State University of New York's (SUNY)
Educational Opportunity Program provides access, academic support and financial aid to students who show promise for succeeding in college but who may not have otherwise been offered admission. Available primarily to full-time, matriculated students, the program supports students throughout their college careers within the University.Slide13
Helpful Tips for SUNY Applications
Pay Your Application Fee
There is a non-refundable application fee of $50 per campus selection.Submit Your Supplemental Applications.In addition to your online application, some campuses may require or recommend
supplemental application
, which may include an essay question. You will be directed to return to apply SUNY to complete those supplemental applications.Slide14
Privates
Two ways to apply to private colleges
:
1)Completing individual college application through collegeOr2)Common Application- www.commonapp.orgSlide15
What is HEOP?
The Higher Education Opportunity Program is a partnership between the State of New York and its
independent, PRIVATE colleges
which provides economically and educationally disadvantaged residents the possibility of a college education.There are 58 HEOP programs throughout New York State!!!!Slide16
Income Requirements for Educational Programs: SEEK/CD/EOP/HEOPSlide17
Am I eligible for SEEK/CD/EOP/HEOP?
ELIGIBILITY
A State resident for 12 months prior to enrollment;
Require special admissions consideration: your GPA & SAT scores must be within a certain range. You must qualify as economically disadvantaged according to the guidelines. In selecting students for the program, priority is given to applicants from historically disadvantaged backgrounds.Note: Applicants deemed ineligible for these programs may still qualify for admission and financial aid through other admission processes
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Helpful General Tips for the College Application Process
1. Meet with your College Advisor before submitting your CUNY/SUNY/Common Application!!!!
If you make an error it is difficult to correct
2. Must send SAT scores to schools directly through College Board: www.collegeboard.org CUNY Code is UAPCSUNY & Private are directly to each individual school3. Print out a copy for your records and your college file
4. Stay Organized!!!
5. When in doubt…ask for help!!