College Corner

Attention Juniors and Seniors! Here are some helpful tips to consider when applying to colleges.

This section will updated to keep up with the college process, so come back soon!
By: Tian R. '14 & Caitlin F. '14

• Book Open Houses whenever you can instead of campus visits because Open Houses give you more information about the school's admission process, student body and, sometimes, a feel for the type of classes offered, whereas campus visits only provide a general tour of the place.
• Whenever you visit a college, be sure to find your admissions counselor and get their business card.
• Email them when you get home saying you enjoyed your visit and look forward to applying; interest in the school is very important in the admissions process.
• Make sure to apply and complete your CUNY applications as quickly as possible because the seats go quickly.
• Macaulay Honors is a special free program for those who are academically talented and achieve a combined critical reading and math score of a 1200 or higher on the SAT
• Schedule interviews and ask to do mock interviews with Ms. Rosete.
• Avoid clichés as much as possible when writing your college essays.
• Make sure to make copies of each application. Before you submit, print the PDF version and check it for accuracy.