I'm looking to apply to CUNY schools next year and am curious? which ones are the hardest to get into? I've heard Baruch and Hunter are tough, but what about City College or Brooklyn College? Any insights or experiences would be super helpful, especially since I'm trying to figure out my chances.
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Baruch College consistently ranks as CUNY's most competitive school, with an acceptance rate typically around 39%. As a top-ranked business school, Baruch attracts thousands of applicants each year, especially to its Zicklin School of Business. Students applying to Baruch generally need a high school average above 88% and SAT scores around 1230-1380 to be competitive.
Hunter College follows closely as the second most selective CUNY institution, with an acceptance rate of approximately 40%. Known for its strong pre-med programs and liberal arts education, Hunter typically looks for students with high school averages above 85% and SAT scores ranging from 1170 to 1350.
City College of New York (CCNY) ranks third in selectivity among CUNY schools. With an acceptance rate of about 46%, CCNY is particularly competitive for its engineering and architecture programs. Successful applicants usually have high school averages above 83% and SAT scores between 1090 and 1280.
Brooklyn College rounds out the top tier of selective CUNY schools with an acceptance rate of roughly 50%. The school is especially competitive for its performing arts and psychology programs. Competitive applicants typically present high school averages above 82% and SAT scores ranging from 1080 to 1260.
When planning your CUNY applications, consider applying to multiple schools across different selectivity levels. The CUNY application allows you to apply to up to six schools with a single application, making it strategic to include both highly competitive and moderate selectivity schools to maximize your chances of admission.
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