Types of Colleges
Colleges across the five boroughs
Offers affordable tuition for residents
City University of New York (CUNY)
your academic performance is greater than that of the typical student accepted
Safety School
Comprised of all of your classes in high school
High School Transcript
The person writing the letter of rec should
a. know you well
b. be your best friend
c. talk about how bad of a person you are
a. know you well
Which colleges are institutions across New York State and not just New York City
State Universities of New York (SUNY)
your academic performance is equivalent to that of the schools typical student
Target School
Letters from advisors, teachers, counselors, etc. to help advocate for you!
Letters of Recommendation
a. 9th grade year
b. 11th grade year
c. 12th grade year
d. b & c can be correct
d. b & c can be correct
Schools where students learn how to do a job that requires a certain skill.
Ex. Plumbing, Carptentry, HVAC, Cosmetology
your academic performance is lower than that of the typical student accepted
Reach School
Test scores
SAT/ ACT Exam Scores
Should you ask for your letter of rec in person?
YES! This allows for them to put a face to a name
What type of college was founded to educate African-American students
Historically Black Colleges & Universities (HBCU's)
Based on a prompt of your choice that allows the college to get to know who you are and maybe a story about yourself that helps convey your writing skills as well.
How far in advance should you ask for a letter of rec?
a. the day before the deadline
b. 1-2 months in advance
c. you dont need to ask
b. 1-2 months in advance!
Give them time! Lots of students want a letter of rec from the same cool teacher you asked!
What type of college has a studwent body that is more than 50% white?
Predominantly White Institution (PWI)
List of programs you are apart of, initiatives you take, and interests, that demonstrate how worldly you are as a student
Extracurrciular Activities
Who should you NOT ask for a letter of rec?
a. mom
b. teacher
c. counselor
d. employer
a. mom