Name that Tune
A notable Alumni of BMCC known for her TV Show "Living Single" and her hit song "All Hail the Queen"
Queen Latifah
The key to education that gives you money on top of money just giving your time to learn
Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
Largest school system in the United States, with over 1.1 million students taught in more than 1,800 separate schools
City School District of the City of New York (the New York City public schools)
This Counselor provides students with social, emotional support, and academic guidance. They care for your class schedule, challenges, needs, college and career planning
Guidance Counselor
Roughly 60% of the NYC DOE’s college-going graduates & nearly 80% of the first-time freshman at graduates of NYC DOE schools attend what university system
City University of New York
BMCC Alumni first hit single titled "Bodak Yellow", proved to be a success becoming a crossover hit single
Cardi B.
Few Student Success Programs @ BMCC gives a free unlimited MTA MetroCard, textbooks assistance, take classes w/ other students of the program, dedicated Advisor, Career/support services, & more
ASAP, College Discovery, Degree Under Three, & Math Start
Post COVID-19, Teachers facilitate remote learning so students can use & access what type of interactive educational applications
G Suite, Microsoft O365, and Zoom
They can help you with school-specific problems that the teacher and parent coordinator can’t resolve
Principal
What is the only way you can get in a College
Office of Admissions
Notable alumni described as their son Tupac Shakur's "godmother" or "step-aunt, featured in songs 2Pac ("Words of Wisdom" in 2Pacalypse Now), Common recorded "A Song for Assata" on his album Like Water for Chocolate (2000), & more
Assata Shakur
Attending a 2-year & 4-year College part-time and/or full-time, if eligible you're entitled up to 5 years of Pell Grant to cover tuition & textbook expenses
You can receive Federal Pell Grant for no more than 12 terms or equivalent (roughly 6 years)
Students who complete this type of program are better prepared to make informed college & career decisions thanks to the real-world experiences they have in high school.
Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs
Name of the CUNY Program that gives FREE college transition/dual enrollment program for New York City Department of Education high school students. Enlists 18 colleges & over 470 NYC public high schools in its mission to help prepare students for success in college
College Now
What is the BMCC acceptance rate?
100%, we look forward to having you join our amazing College Family, as we are the largest community college of the CUNY network, we accept everyone no matter your status
Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Alicia Keys, Stanley Kubrick, Al Pacino, Colin Powell, & Jay Z attended what School system
New York City Public School system
The kinds of financial aid BMCC students receive
Grants, Loans, Work-Study, Scholarships
Who is going to graduate High School & look forward to being part of the Class of 2021?
Each & every one of you
Roughly 60% of the NYC DOE’s college-going graduates & nearly 80% of the first-time freshman at graduates of NYC DOE schools attend what university system
City University of New York
This college won multiple awards from the CUNY system as well as other institutions for its ability to grant Associate's Degrees at an impressive rate & foster continuing education at senior colleges. With a respectable teacher-to-student ratio in trust and relationships
Borough of Manhattan Community College
This Brooklyn School has helped produce four rap legends. In the 1990s, Jay-Z, Busta Rhymes, DMX, & The Notorious B.I.G. who all attended the same school
George Westinghouse Career And Technical Education High School
Type of Financial Aid requires no credit check, easy to receive, create debt, & money you never want to be awarded at a 2-year, Vocational Trade School, 4-year, & Graduate School
Loans- public and private given to you by your College/University
There is a phrase College is not for everyone
It depends on you. It is possible to succeed without college. But the longer answer is that succeeding without a college is the exception, not the rule. Absolutely you don't need to be super smart to attend college. A degree gives you more leverage for labor market opportunities.
The two largest systems of their kind in the country that serves a student body that reflects the size and diversity of the city itself.
The New York City Department of Education and the City University of New York (CUNY)
What is BMCC motto & what does it mean?
“Start Here. Go Anywhere" BMCC has a good reputation and there are endless opportunities. It is up to you on how you make the most of everything in your life once you graduate from BMCC