Though this means that students who want to attend SUNY schools have plenty of choices, it also means that the SUNY application can feel something like a maze of options. Which school do you need? Which application should you fill out? Are you applying to one school or many? If you're thinking of attending one of these 64 schools and need assistance filling out the SUNY application, this guide is here to help.
We'll be covering admissions requirements, which schools require supplemental essays, and some helpful information for filling out your application.
Wade at Wikipedia. SUNY has so many campuses that there's probably a few in this picture. Despite having 64 different campuses, the SUNY system's application is fairly straightforward. However, there are a few schools that require their own applications :. If you're applying to any of those, be sure that you look up application deadlines, supplemental requirements, additional expectations, and other information in advance.
Their requirements may differ substantially from the applySUNY requirements, so get started early. So if you already have your Common Application filled out, you a second option if you're also applying to schools that aren't in the SUNY system.
Keep an eye on deadlines to make sure you're always on target! The applySUNY application is available online and in a paper version. Electronic applications are generally faster and easier for both students and colleges, but if you have limited internet access or other concerns, it's totally fine to submit a paper application instead. Regardless of which one you choose, be sure that you include all required material!
The SUNY system is somewhat atypical in that there is no official deadline for general applications; they're accepted on a rolling basis as long as a program has openings. However, applications will close as soon as a program is full, so the sooner you can apply, the better. It's always wise to double-check the website of the campus you're applying to see if they have more specific deadlines.
And though there is no official deadline, SUNY still recommends that you get your application in by December 1. For students applying Early Decision , application dates vary. If you're accepted Early Decision, you have to make a tuition deposit by January 15 and withdraw your application from all other universities. For Early Action , a non-binding early application, students hoping to attend Albany or Binghamton should apply by November 1.
Oswego hopefuls should apply by December 1. All other Early Action applications must be received by November For all Early Action students, the deadline to finalize their enrollment decision is May 1. The variety of schools within the SUNY system means that there's no hard and fast GPA and test scores guidelines for the entire system.
Aim high and work hard to get the best score possible, but if you're looking to flesh out your college list with some SUNY schools, these are the average test scores and GPAs of accepted students :. Sharpen your pencils for SUNY's essay requirements. You have seven choices, with just one required essay of to words.
However, some colleges require or accept a supplemental essay for freshmen and transfer students. Unless otherwise stated, the colleges listed below may require or recommend the following supplemental prompt as part of the applySUNY supplement:. Please provide additional information up to words that will help us better understand your academic performance. You may also use this space to explain any chronological gaps in your academic history e.
Always double-check with each individual school to be sure of their requirements. Additional information may be required after submitting your essay, so check in regularly to be sure you don't miss it.
Many of the SUNY schools require that you submit a supplemental essay with your application packet. Some schools require different supplemental essays for transfer students.
We've listed those below. Spend some time planning to avoid chewing your pencil this much. Since most of SUNY's required essays are the same as the Common Application, you can follow all the best practices for writing impressive Common App essays. However, there are some additional things to keep in mind when you're answering the prompts specifically for SUNY. Don't answer the same prompt twice, unless you have a radically different answer the second time.
Really put the effort in to ensure that your essays stand out from one another. Remember: admissions counselors want to learn about you and your future goals. Your Common Application essays can be more general because they'll be sent to every school that you apply to, but your college-specific essays should be tied to the college your applying to. To do this, consider making a visit to campus or browsing their course catalog and club lists.
You want SUNY to know that you're not applying just because of proximity or reputation —you want to go to a SUNY school because it matters to you, not because you've heard its good.
Third, be sure that your essay is personal and unique. You may share some features with other students, including your good grades and extracurriculars, but no student is exactly the same as you. Your essay should reflect that! A good SUNY essay will be so unique that nobody else could possibly have written the same thing.
Our last tip is to dig deep into what makes you you as you write your essay. Don't just present yourself as a collection of grades and time invested in extracurriculars. What does your time spent in cooking club say about you? Is it that you love creating delicious foods that feed your hungry friends? Is it that you understand the reward of simmering something all day to bring out its innate flavors? Is it the thrill of perfecting a recipe you invented yourself?
The more specific and personal your essays are, the better off you'll be. Fill them with context and personality and you'll be on the way to a successful SUNY application. Be the red gummy bear in a sea of clear ones. Your essay is just one part of your SUNY application. SUNY is looking for a comprehensive picture of your strengths as a student, so keep all these things in mind as you're working on your application:. Grades are extremely important to a successful college application.
Use the table above to find out the average admitted GPA for the schools you're applying to in order to figure out if your grades are on target. If not, start working now to improve your grades. A guide like this one can help you start making an academic plan to get your application into shape, no matter where you're at in your education.
You could have the best grades in the world, but if you don't demonstrate any interest or passion for the things you do, you're not likely to be a successful college student. That doesn't mean you have to be in love with every subject, but rather that your application shows that you have interests and pursuits that you're passionate about.
Let your application, and especially your essays, show that you're a person with varied passions and interests. You can even use a " spike" approach to your application , which showcases that you're not only a good student, but that you have a particular passion that you're dedicated to honing at your chosen school.
Say you're very into journalism—if you weight your application with English courses, journalism courses, time spent working on your school newspaper, and maybe even a few published works outside of school, you're showing SUNY that you're serious about what you do and that you're ready to put in the work to pursue it.
Investment in activities is great, but leadership is even better. Colleges like SUNY want to see that you're serious about your commitments, and a leadership position shows that you're confident and capable of inspiring others. If you've acted as a team captain, an editor, a group leader, or any other position of authority related to your field, it's worth including in your application and essay.
Leadership positions not only demonstrate your passion, but also your trustworthiness and ability to inspire. These are important features on a college campus, where you'll be participating in campus culture, not just being an individual in a sea of unfamiliar faces.
Show that you can lead others and you'll show SUNY that you're a good person to have on campus. Students can easily get hung up on diversity, which is often used to mean difference in race, gender, sexuality, or socioeconomic status. But even if those things don't apply to you—or if they don't feel like they're relevant to your experience—that doesn't mean that you're not a good fit.
The word "diversity" can also be applied to diversity of experience and thought. Think about your upbringing and how it's set you apart from others. Things like the size of your hometown, the number of siblings you have, or where you live can impact your thinking and experiences, too. Don't be afraid to include how your environment has shaped the person you are, including how you relate to others.
One of the strongest ways to connect with the school you're applying to is to understand what they want to accomplish as a college. Consult their mission statement and academic goals, and even read a little deeper into the essay prompts to understand exactly what they're looking for. For example, SUNY uses words like "diversity," "access," and "traditional and non-traditional students," throughout.
From that, we can deduce that SUNY is interested in providing opportunities and education to all kinds of students, not just those who are wealthy, privileged, or from the state of New York. Keep this in mind as you're working on your application. How can you align yourself with these values, or the other values expressed in SUNY's mission statement?
Do these ideas apply to you? If not, how can you demonstrate that you're committed to helping maintain and grow that mission? Make a list, check it twice. Applying to SUNY—let alone applying to multiple schools at once—requires a lot of forms, essays, and documents coming together.
If you're struggling to stay on top of everything you need to do to apply, this checklist will help get you started. Make a list of schools you'll be applying to and the deadlines for each to help keep you on track.
If you qualify, get the fee waiver ahead of time and get it filled out so you're ready to submit it with your application. If you're submitting letters of recommendation, they should be ready to go along with your application.
Ask your teachers, counselors, coaches, and so on early to be sure that you get a letter that's of good quality and that's ready on time. Depending on which SUNY school you're applying to and whether or not you'll be applying Early Decision or Early Action, you may or may not have a deadline.
Research your school early so you can keep track of when you need to apply! Also keep in mind it's still best to get your application in as soon as possible. Some SUNY schools require or allow supplemental portfolios or other materials. If you'll be submitting them, they should already be ready to go by the time you submit your application.
SUNY will give you the due dates for any supplemental materials when you complete your application. SUNY requires a special form from your school counselor. Your counselor is responsible for submitting this form, but be sure to give them plenty of time to do so. If you're an international student, determine which forms you need in advance so you have plenty of time to fill them out and turn them in.
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This is a temporary change of admission eligibility requirements applying to the spring , fall , and spring admission cycles only. SUNY Maritime College will maintain its longstanding commitment to holistic review of student applicants that includes grades, program of study, exam scores including Regents, AP, IB, dual-enrollment college credits , academic achievements, non-academic achievements, and other activities that allow for the evaluation of the potential success of a candidate for admission.
Please note : When you apply to SUNY Maritime College, you will be asked if you wish for your standardized test scores to be considered as a part of your admissions review. Upon making this selection, this will final how your application will be reviewed. The Office of Admissions will remain flexible and transparent through this process. As such, we will allow for students to request a change if test scores should be evaluated as part of the application review process if the selection is made in error upon submission of the application.
Please note that once a final admissions decision has been rendered a change to the consideration of testing cannot be made. We look at the combined score of evidence-based reading and mathematics sections on the SAT. Our exam codes are:. SAT: ACT: You must submit one letter of recommendation. Please send a letter from a academic source, a coach, or another mentor. Mailed letters must be sent from your high school. If you apply through early decision, you must fill out the early decision agreement form by December 2.
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