Spotlight on the Macaulay Honors College at CUNY

CUNY, the City University of New York, has nearly 250,000 students enrolled in its 23 institutions located through the New York City region. It is one of the most diverse and affordable colleges in the country. High achieving students at seven of CUNY's senior colleges should check out the Macaulay Honors College, a program with outstanding perks. All Macaulay students receive

• a full undergraduate tuition scholarship.
• a new laptop.
• up to $7,500 for global study, internships and service projects.
• a Cultural Passport allowing free or discounted admission to many NYC events.
• professional mentoring and career preparation.
• a housing package for students at City College, Hunter College, and Lehman College.
• a sequence of four honors seminars focused on New York City.

Admission to the Macaulay Honors College is highly selective. The program has 1,300 students total from the seven member campuses. Accepted students generally have an 'A' average in high school and a combined SAT critical reading and math score of 1400 (give or take).

To learn more about the seven senior colleges that have a branch of the Macaulay Honors College, check out each school's profile: Baruch College, Brooklyn College, City College, Hunter College, Lehman College, Queens College, and the College of Staten Island.

If you'd like to learn more about the Macaulay Honors College and what it takes to apply, visit the official Macaulay website. If you are familiar with the Macaulay Honors College, please share your experiences below.

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