Types of Colleges
City University of New York
Best Fit describes these 3 needs: Academic, Social and ____
Financial
Tell me 1 thing an Admissions Profile includes
Total Number of Accepted Students
Total Number of Enrolled Students
Average GPA
Average SAT score
Average ACT score
What school do I apply to for SUNY schools?
SUNY App OR Common App
What year taxes is your financial aid based on?
2025 federal taxes and state taxes
What does SUNY stand for?
State University of New York
Social Fit does not include which of these:
1. Size
2. Counseling Resources
3. Activities
4. Learning Environment
Learning Environment
Balanced College List includes these three targets/schools
Likely, Match and Reach
What application do I apply for private schools?
Common App or on website
What type of financial application is required by NY state law to be completed before graduation?
FAFSA
What does HBCU stand for?
Historically Black College and Universities
Academic Fit Does Not Include:
1. Academic Interests
2. Rigor
3. Values of student body
4. Classroom size
Values of student body
Likely means:
Best chance of getting into; your academic profile is higher than the average admitted student
How many schools can I apply to on Common App for free?
20 schools
When does FAFSA open this year?
October 1st
Name two SUNY schools in NYC
SUNY FIT & SUNY Maritime
What should a well-balanced college list have?
A well-balanced college list needs to have colleges and universities in the likely, match, and reach categories
Match means?
High chance of getting into; Your academic profile is most similar to the average admitted student
How many schools can I apply to on CUNY for free?
6
You are opportunity eligible if:
Your family makes below a certain income AND you qualify academically
What type of school can provide more funding but has a higher sticker price?
Private schools
Reach means?
Lower chance of getting into; Your criteria is lower than the average admitted student
How many schools can I apply to on the SUNY app for free?
5 schools (you can apply to the rest on Common App)
If I apply to specific private schools, what financial application do I need to fill out in addition to FAFSA and TAP?
CSS Profile