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Class of 2021
Class of 2021
Welcome to your Resource Page, Seniors!
COVID-19 Changes to College Admissions
COVID-19 Changes to College Admissions
Test Optional Admissions more prevalent
More emphasis on essays and letters of recommendation
College Visits, college fairs and communication with colleges will be primarily virtual
Covid-19 question on applications - how has it affected YOU, if it has IN A MEANINGFUL WAY
VIRTUAL COLLEGE FAIRS
VIRTUAL COLLEGE FAIRS
Hello Class of 2021,
Through unprecedented collaboration, below are exciting opportunities to attend Virtual College Fair, which will provide a unique and diverse program for you as you begin to navigate your post-secondary options and creating your college list.
NACAC Virtual College Fairs - October 12, October 18, November 8. Visit https://www.nacacfairs.org/attend/attend-virtual-college-fairs/students/
SUNY Virtual College Fairs - various dates from September 29 - October 3. Visit https://www.suny.edu/attend/events/virtual-college-fair/
UFT Virtual College Fair - Friday, October 9
Career Council/National Hispanic College Fair Inc. Virtual College Fair - Tuesday, October 27.
Students and parents may virtually visit campuses using these links - www.youvisit.com/collegesearch, www.eCampusTours.com, www.campustours.com, www.gotocollegefairs.com
Stay tuned for more information. More details to follow
The City University of New York
The City University of New York
11 Senior colleges (4 year) and 7 Community Colleges (2 year)
Very affordable
Offers a variety of majors
A space for ALL NYC students who graduate
Applications submitted online at http://www.cuny.edu/admissions/undergraduate/apply/.
You will NEED your social security number and OSIS (student ID) number.
Application fee of $65 is required. Speak to Ms.Aisha, school counselor about fee waivers.
Visit https://www.cuny.edu/admissions/undergraduate/apply/academic-profiles/ for admissions profiles (average GPA requirements)
The State University of New York
The State University of New York
64 campuses across NY state
Affordable but many are competitive.
Applications submitted online at https://www.suny.edu/attend/apply-to-suny/
Application fee of $50 per college is required. Speak to your school counselor about fee waivers. Fee waivers are available for up to 7 SUNY choices.
Many SUNYs have an additional supplemental application with an essay.
Visit https://www.suny.edu/media/suny/content-assets/documents/summary-sheets/Admissions_qf_stateop.pdf for admissions profiles (average GPA requirements)
Common Application
Common Application
Common App is used by over 500 colleges and universities.
Visit https://www.commonapp.org/apply/first-time-students for more information.
Most colleges have a required essay. Visit https://www.commonapp.org/apply/essay-prompts for the essay question.
Most colleges have a required application fee. Speak to your school counselor about fee waivers.
NOTE - If a school is NOT on Common App and is not a SUNY or CUNY, then students would go directly to the college website to apply.
Post-Secondary Resources
Post-Secondary Resources
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Virtual Events/Tours
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