SUNY Landscape
Applying/Admissions
Discover SUNY
Financial Aid
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100
The total amount of SUNY campuses (including both 4 and 2 year) all over New York State
What is 64 campuses
100
True/False: There is a one time application fee for all SUNY schools you apply to, similarly to CUNY
What is False. You must pay for each application for each school. If you are EOP eligible, you can apply to up to 4 schools for free with a fee waiver. (BONUS 20 points: how much is each application?)
100
True or False…all 2 year SUNY schools have housing
What is False. Not every two year SUNY has housing. However, they keep adding more and more housing to new campuses every year!
100
Where can I find campus-based scholarships for each SUNY school?
What is their individual campus websites (ie. www.delhi.edu, Financial Aid section)
100
List the types of SUNY schools in order of largest to smallest population size
What is 1. University Centers, 2. University Colleges, 3. Colleges of Technology, 4. Community Colleges
200
The amount of SUNY campuses that are 3 hours or less from NYC
What is 18 campuses (BONUS 50 Points: Name 5 of them)
200
True or False: SUNY colleges process all applications at a universal processing center just like CUNY does
What is False. Unlike CUNY, when your application materials are sent, they are sent to the individual SUNY campuses and you must follow up with each school you apply to
200
SUNY currently offers this many overseas study abroad programs in more than this many countries
What is SUNY offers 600 study abroad programs in over 50 countries!
200
Tuition at a 4 year SUNY school is _______ per year (not including housing and fees)
What is $6,170
200
True or False: After all grants, scholarships, and loans are applied to my financial aid package, it will definitely cover tuition, fees, and room & board at a SUNY school with no or a minimal left over balance.
What is False. You will likely have a gap in financial aid that you need to cover. We have seen this gap range from $1000-$5000 depending on the income of the student's family. DO NOT take this as a reason to say no to SUNY. It is a minimal investment for what would be a $20,000 college for the average applicant.
300
The different types of SUNY campuses (there are 4)
What is University Centers, University Colleges, Colleges of Technology, Community Colleges
300
Can I apply to SUNY via the Common App? (Yes or no)
What is No. You must apply through SUNY's application portal unless otherwise instructed by your counselor.
300
What varsity Divisions do SUNY campuses play for
What is Divisions I, II, & III
300
Room and Board (Housing & Meals) at a 4 year SUNY is _______ per year
What is 12,020
300
Name the one SAT optional SUNY
What is Potsdam
400
The SUNY schools that are farthest up north border which neighboring country
What is Canada (yes, you can visit Canada as an upper state SUNY student)
400
True or False: There are early action application dates for SUNY
What is True. You can definitely apply early action to SUNY. (But NOT early decision) Speak to your counselor if interested. (BONUS 20 points: why not early decision)
400
True or False: Successfully completing an Associate Degree (2 year) program at SUNY will guarantee your direct transfer to complete your 4 year degree at a 4 year SUNY school.
What is True. As long as you graduate with a 2 year degree from SUNY, you are guaranteed transfer to a 4 year SUNY school
400
Tuition at a 2 year SUNY school is _______ per year, room and board is ____ per year
What is $4,076 tuition, $9,730 room and board
400
Name the possible steps you would have to take after being considered for EOP admission to SUNY
What is Income verification: READ YOUR EMAILS from the college and respond or take action QUICKLY! You may have to provide copies of financial documents, attend a meeting or have an interview.
500
Explain at least 2 differences between the University Centers, University Colleges, and Colleges of Technology
What is: University Centers offer all levels of degrees including doctoral degrees and are research institutions. University colleges focus more on undergrad and grad degrees in liberal arts and sciences. Colleges of Technology focus on 2 year to 4 year mobility, invest a lot in their state of the art facilities and on the job training, if graduating from here you may have a more specialized degree.
500
Why does SUNY offer a range of acceptable scores (i.e. GPA, SATs) when it comes to their admission criteria?
What is to see your application as a holistic package. They will also be looking at letters of recommendation and your essay.
500
Where in New York City can I visit a center to get all the information about SUNY that I need?
What is the SUNY Welcome Center across the street from Bryant Park on 42nd street (near grand central station)
500
The other types of costs associated with attending SUNY (other than tuition and room and board)
What is Fees (i.e. lab fees, technology fees, etc.), indirect costs: transportation, personal expenses, books and supplies
500
True or False: Certain SUNY 2-year campuses have a direct transfer program with a certain 4 year campus
What is True. For example, attending and successfully completing a degree at Broome Community College guarantees you a transfer to Binghamton University. They are partner SUNYs
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