HOW TO FILE COLLEGE APPLICATIONS WITH THE
COUNSELING OFFICE
Private and Out-of-State Colleges
On-Line Applications
1. On-line applications require you to send most of your information electronically.
This includes the biographical information, extra-curricular activity information,
essay, short answer questions, and payment (or fee waiver, if eligible).
2. Please be sure to proof-read all the information before you submit it. Colleges
frequently reject applications that have spelling, grammatical, and even typing
errors!
3. Do not rely on spell-check and grammar-check!
4. Some online applications have an automated application checker to determine if
you omitted any parts or questions on the application. Do not rely on this service
to proofread your application.
5. Print “Teacher Recommendation Forms” and “Counselor or School Reports” and
submit them to the proper individuals.
6. Please submit an ADDRESSED and STAMPED, 9” x 12” or 10” x 13” envelope for
each college, so that we can mail the “school/counselor section,” letter of
recommendation, and any other material to the colleges. Use your high school’s
address as the return address. Write your name underneath the school’s address.
Please visit the Counseling Office if you have any questions.
Paper Applications
(Includes printed copies that were downloaded from the internet.)
1. Applications must be complete when submitted to the Counseling Office.
2. You may submit just the “Secondary School Report/Counselor’s Section” to the
College Office and mail Part I yourself.
3. Submit an ADDRESSED and STAMPED, 9” x 12” or 10” x 13” envelope for each
college. Use your high school’s address address as the return address.
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COUNSELING OFFICE
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Application Procedures continued
Paper Application
Online Application
Biographical Information
Academic Information
Activities Information
Other Information
Essay/Personal Statement #1
Essay/Personal Statement #2
Short Answer Questions #1
Short Answer Question #2
Short Answer Question #3
Resume or Activities List
Submitted SAT, SAT Subject Tests and/or ACT Scores
Financial Information or Institutional Financial Aid Form
Submitted CSS Profile, if required
Mailed to College
College Office
Letter of Rec. #1
by:
Mailed to College
College Office
Letter of Rec. #2
by:
Mailed to College
College Office
Letter of Rec. #3
by:
Counselor/School Report
Additional Information and/or Material
Payment: Money Order
Check
Fee Waiver
Did you make or print a copy of the application?
Did you make a copy of the payment or print the payment receipt?
What the COUNSELING OFFICE adds to your application:
Counselor Section of the Application (Secondary School Report)
Counselor Recommendation Letter (if previously requested)
Official Transcript affixed with the school seal
Current Grades or Report Card (with teacher comments!)
SAT, SAT Subject Test, and/or ACT scores
School Profile
Any additional material requested by the college
HOW TO FILE COLLEGE APPLICATIONS WITH THE
COUNSELING OFFICE
CUNY Application Procedures
COLLEGE OFFICE DUE DATE: MONDAY, OCTOBER 24th
Apply on-line: www.cuny.edu
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Sponsored by New York City
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Excellent quality of education at affordable prices – usually the most
affordable option for most students
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Community colleges offer guaranteed admission for all high school graduates
and GED recipients
Less Expensive for New York State residents
Undocumented students pay New York State resident fees
4 Year Colleges
Senior Colleges
4 & 2 Year Programs
Comprehensive Colleges
2 Year Programs
Community Colleges
Baruch College
Brooklyn College
City College
Hunter College
Lehman College
Queens College
York College
College of Staten Island
John Jay College
Medgar Evers College
NYC College of Technology
Borough of Manhattan C.C.
Bronx Community College
Hostos Community College
Kingsborough Community College
LaGuardia Community College
Queensborough C. C.
How to Apply to CUNY
1. Apply on time! Applicants have a greater chance of being accepted if they apply
early!
2. The CUNY applications that are distributed to most students are on legal size
paper and have the transcript printed on them.
3. Choose six (6) schools, majors, or programs in order of preference. You may
choose more than one major or program offered at a school. You will be accepted
to THREE (3) CUNY schools. Please consult you counselor to assist you in
deciding which schools are the best for you.
4. Fill out the SEEK/CD (financial aid programs) portion on the application if you
meet the income qualifications. You may receive extra money and assistance if
you qualify.
5. Include a money order for $65.00. Do not forget to write your name and social
security number on the money order. Please keep the receipt and make a copy of
the money order and application.
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6. CUNY Fee Waivers: Only a very small amount of fee waiver forms are issued to
your high school by CUNY. These will be reserved for students who are ONLY
applying to CUNY schools, on a “first-come, first-serve” basis. Supporting
documents to verify income must be presented at the time of request.
7. The Counseling Office will mail CUNY applications in bulk to the University
Application Processing Center (UAPC) at 3:00 pm on Monday, November 6th.
CUNY TEACHER ACADEMY
The CUNY Teacher Academy offers talented high school students the opportunity to
participate in a rigorous academic program to educate a new generation of
exceptional teachers in the field of science and mathematics. The Teacher Academy is
available at seven CUNY campuses: Brooklyn, City, College of Staten Island, Hunter,
Lehman, Queens, and York.
How to Apply:
 The CUNY Teacher Academy admits students in the Fall admission cycle
only. Application deadlines are November 1 for early decision; December 15
for regular decision.
 For application procedures and program description, please visit
www.cuny.edu/teacheracademy.
HOW TO FILE COLLEGE APPLICATIONS WITH THE
COUNSELING OFFICE
CUNY Honors College
“The CUNY Honors College is designed to provide an outstanding educational
opportunity for academically gifted students. The Honors College offers a challenging
undergraduate experience shaped by the combined resources of CUNY and New York
City. Special features include full financial support, interdisciplinary seminars
focusing on New York City, access to instructional technology, mentors, internships
and study abroad.” Source: www.cuny.edu
Special Features of the CUNY Honors College:
 Financial aid for 100% of tuition and fees for fall and spring semesters.
 Study grants up to $7,500 for study abroad, unpaid internships, and
research projects.
 A free Cultural Passport to New York’s vast cultural resources.
 A free laptop computer.
Participating Campuses:
 The Honors College operates in consortium with the honors programs at
seven CUNY campuses:
 Baruch College
 Brooklyn College
 City College
 College of Staten Island
 Hunter College
 Lehman College
 Queens College
How to Apply:
 Students may apply to the Honors College at only one CUNY college.
 Students may apply to both the Sophie Davis School of Biomedical
Education at City College and the Honors College. However, if admitted to
both programs, may only enroll in one of the programs.
 Early Decision deadline:
November 15, 2006
 Regular Decision deadline: December, 15, 2006
 The CUNY Honors College is similar to private school applications and
requires SAT or ACT scores, an essay, letters of recommendation, and
possibly an interview.
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To request an application: 1-800-CUNY-YES
HOW TO FILE COLLEGE APPLICATIONS WITH THE
COUNSELING OFFICE
SUNY Applications
COLLEGE OFFICE DUE DATE: MONDAY, NOVEMBER 13TH !
Apply on-line: www.suny.edu
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Sponsored by New York State
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Many 2 year schools of technology and community colleges have dormitories
64 campuses including universities, liberal arts colleges, schools of
technology, and community colleges
SAT required
University Centers
University at Albany
Binghamton University
University at Buffalo
Stonybrook University
Institutions offering Advanced Degrees
College of Ceramics at Alfred University
Cornell University
Environmental Science and Forestry
Colleges of Technology
(2 and 4 year programs)
Alfred State Canton
Cobleskill
Delhi
Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT)
Farmingdale
Maritime
Morrisville
SUNY IT
4 Year Colleges
Brockport
Buffalo State College
Cortland
Fredonia
Geneseo
New Paltz
Old Westbury
Oneonta
Oswego
Plattsburgh
Potsdam
Purchase
Community Colleges
(with student housing)
Cayuga
Clinton
Fulton-Montgomery
Genesee
Mohawk Valley
Monroe
North Country
Sullivan
Tompkins Cortland
HOW TO FILE COLLEGE APPLICATIONS WITH THE
COUNSELING OFFICE
SUNY Application Procedures:
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SUNY FEE Waivers: Unlike CUNY applications, many students are
eligible for SUNY fee waivers.
If you need a fee waiver, bring in your family’s 2005 Income Tax forms,
recent pay stubs, or public assistance documents to verify income.
If you apply online, you will need to mail in a separate fee waiver form
signed by your parents and your college advisor.
Students who qualify for EOP (Economic Opportunity Program) may get a
fee waiver to apply to six schools.
Download and print the SUNY fee waiver form:
http://www.suny.edu/Student/downloads/Pdf/AppFeeWaiver_bldg_.pdf
The cost of applying to campus is $40 per school.
1. The Counseling Office will include a copy of your transcript and your
standardized test score (SAT or ACT) for each school to which you apply.
2. The Counseling Office will mail SUNY applications in bulk to the
University Application Center in Albany, NY at 3 p.m. on Monday,
November 13TH.
3. Some SUNY schools require a “Part II” or “Supplemental” application after you
submit the “Part I.”
 You may download the “Part II” or “Supplemental” application from the
SUNY website at: www.SUNY.edu/student and then click “Forms.” Click
the “Supplemental Application Forms” button and choose the schools to
which you have applied.
http://www.suny.edu/Student/apply_supp_apps.cfm
 In the supplemental application, the schools usually require essays, letters
of recommendation, and short answer questions.
 Students should submit “Part II” or “Supplemental” application directly to
the College Office so that we may add the Counselor Section (Secondary
School Report) to the counselor and teacher/mentor letters of
recommendation.
4. It is a good idea to submit your essay and resume to all schools, even if they do
not require these documents.
HOW TO FILE COLLEGE APPLICATIONS WITH THE
COUNSELING OFFICE
COMMON APPLICATION
www.commonapp.org
The Common Application is a standardized application that is accepted by hundreds
of colleges. It contains most of the parts and forms of an application from an
individual college. The greatest benefit to using the Common Application is that you
can fill out one application and send it to many colleges that accept it. Check the
website to see which colleges that you want to apply to are “member institutions.”
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The “common app” may be completed at their website and may either be
sent electronically or printed as a typed copy and mailed to the colleges.
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If you choose to use the Common Application, please be aware that many
colleges have supplemental (additional) questions, essays, and forms to the
Common Application. Check the Common Application website for details.
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Do not forget to print out the School Report (Counselor Report), Midyear
Report, and Teacher Evaluation forms and submit them to the proper
individuals. Be sure to fill-out the “student section” of these forms.