CUNY
CUNY stands for this.
City University of New York
SUNY stands for this.
State University of New York
This is a written statement from a teacher, counselor, or mentor that supports your college application.
Letter of Recommendation
What’s the purpose of the personal essay in a college application?
To share your story, personality, and experiences beyond grades and test scores
What type of school usually offers 2-year associate degrees or certificates?
Community college
When building a CUNY list, students are asked to include at least __ many schools for free.
5-6
Name one difference between CUNY and SUNY.
location (CUNY is NYC only, SUNY is across NYS), number of schools (25 vs. 64), tuition vs. tuition + room & board, or program range
A student who wants to go to medical school for their doctorates would first need to complete their ____ Degree before applying.
Bachelors
Name 4 parts of a typical college application.
transcripts, recommendation letters, standardized test scores, activities list, or application fee, personal statement?
What is a "gap year" and why might a student take one?
A year off between high school and college, often for travel, work, or personal growth
Students applying to SEEK or College Discovery must meet two types of eligibility requirements. Name them.
Academic and Financial requirements
How many SUNY Schools are there in total?
64
A students main area of study in college, requiring a specific set of courses to gain in depth knowledge in the chosen subject
Major
True or False: Scholarships always have to be paid back.
False
What is the term for schools that focus on teaching specific trades like plumbing, cosmetology, or welding?
Trade schools (or vocational schools)
This specialized CUNY college is dedicated to criminal justice and forensic studies.
John Jay College of Criminal Justice
What are two important factors you should consider before adding a SUNY school to your list?
distance from home, dorming vs. commuting, cost, financial aid, available majors, or support system
These required courses, like math, English, and science, make up the foundation of every college degree.
General Education (Core) classes
What is the most common private school online application system used by many colleges?
Common app
What is one challenge students may face when choosing to attend a university right after high school?
Higher tuition costs, adjusting to independence, or larger class sizes, heavy academic workload, balancing school with part-time work
This CUNY honors program allows students at any CUNY campus to take special classes, get extra advising, and receive a laptop.
Macaulay Honors College
What can you do at SUNY if you don’t want a full college degree but still want career training?
Certificate Program
This early application plan is binding, meaning if you’re accepted you must attend that college.
Early Decision
What section of the application lists sports, clubs, community service, and part-time jobs?
Activities/extracurricular section
What’s one advantage of starting at a community college before transferring to a 4-year university?
saving money, smaller class sizes, or improving grades before transfer