<p>Is any one in the honors college, I'm considering it. Whats it like, i wnat tot go into pre med so I really would like to know what its like in the program</p>
<p>Same, I want to do Political Science.</p>
<p>I'm not in the program but a couple of friends of mine are. It does not feature the best academics in the world but the deal is amazing - full tuition, a laptop, money for study abroad and even a dorm in Manhattan. You won't find a better offer. And many of your classes will be with honors students and you have your own advisors and stuff so youre seperated from the 'regular folk'</p>
<p>just wanted to say i don't think your dorm will necessarily be in manhattan, especially if you're in the queens honors college... does brooklyn have one? but yea. thats it</p>
<p>I was accepted into the Honors College at CUNY-Hunter, so thats the one I was referring to specifically. I don't think Queens has any dorms . . . I live right by it.</p>
<p>Anything else you can add that might be intresting or important to know, b/c im really condiering but am still unsure</p>
<p>i'm currently a student in CUNY Honors at Hunter College, coincidentally going pre-med :]</p>
<p>what is it like? you're a small community in a big college. The workload is decent, but if you're taking honors classes (which you most likely will) it's not easy at all, since your peers are pretty smart and the professors expect a lot out of you. However, I can say that your surroundings will be a bit disappointing. Personally, I don't like how the general environment is unstimulating; most of the ppl in CUNY colleges are communters, so there's basically a lack of unity, school pride, student involvement, etc. However, if you find clubs and organizations you enjoy you'll find some pretty passionate students. Since most of the time you will be around Honors students, you're gonna be around students are are more similar to you..there's a honor lounges, coordinated CUNY Honors events, etc. Hunter's the only CUNY with dorming for their Honors students. The rooms are all single, pretty decent, and there's a kitchen to make up for the lack of a dining plan. Plus, nothing beats living in the heart of ny! the dorms are like 40 blocks away from the main campus (there's a shuttle bus you can take though). </p>
<p>Besides the lack of intellectual stimulation from the general environment, ppl have gotten complaints about the lack of a 'college feel' in CUNY Honors, simply because there big connecting campuses are non-existent and most students commute. I feel that I am lucky enough to be dorming, because it st least makes my experience more college-like. Plus, nothing beats a free Mac iBook, free tuition, a VIP-like card for free admission museums, shows, etc. in NYC, exclusive internship opportunities and an academic money account that you can access for studying abroad, taking prep classes, etc. The advisors really take care of you and you're given more personal connection to the administration.</p>
<p>I'm pretty sure City College (an engineering school, has a 7yr med program called sophie davis), Brooklyn (has a BA/MD program), Queens have good pre-med programs, but I know that Hunter's is pretty good. Like you have heard, undergraduate school doesn't really matter for medical preparation. Just get a high MCAT grade, high gpa and volunteering/research experience and you'll be great. Additionally, there's a linkage program that Hunter has with certain medical schools like Cornell Medical College, stonybrook and Downstate that you can apply for soph yr that will guarantee you early admission. </p>
<p>Overall, I say if other colleges are too costly, going to CUNY Honors won't be such a bad idea. If anything, transfer out sophmore or junior year. It's a young program, but its reputation is slowly building up. I know for a fact that the admission process is getting more drastically selective, as more people begin knowing more about it and more competitive students apply. It relieves so much heavy financial burden (as it did for my parents..I had to almost pay full tuition for most of the schools I got into) and there are definitely good perks. </p>
<p>Also, Hunter's political science department is strong as well. i know many people who want to go pre-law and are in good shape. </p>
<p>Hope I answered most of your questions, feel free to ask me anything else you want to know and i'll be glad to answer :]</p>
<p>Thanks a lot, I'm going to be talking to my college counselor this week and may be applying ED to Cuny Honors at Hunter, for Political Science.</p>
<p>BTW, they give you an ibook...you can't choose a PC? Yeah, I know, but I prefer PC's, heh.</p>
<p>thanks for your help it really was great to get some info. You really helped, good luck and if you ever something other to say about the school ill be willing to listen</p>
<p>Since youre doin premed what classes do you take? whats it like?</p>
<p>Actually my question is what was your high school backround, classes, app. GPa ands the Sat scores.</p>
<p>I currently attend the CUNY Honors College focusing on engineering. In highschool, I had a cumulative average f 96.7 and an SAT score of 1490 out of 1600. Over here I receive around $6,000 a semester from various merit scholarships, aid, grants, and other financial perks (this is on top of a paid tuition, so it's all pocketed money). I still haven't tapped into my $7,500 stipend, so I'm pretty loaded. Would I have made any other choice? No. Simply put, I am getting paid to get an education. I have managed to help my family through numerous financial crises, all while being able to concentrate on studying what I enjoy. Many of my freinds fell victim to the hysteria, and their own insurmountable pride during college applications, deciding to attend Ivy League universities, and other expensive privates without thinking. </p>
<p>The only flaw with this college is that it is new; making the intercollegiate feel that the program intended to create, feel rather faint. Yet, I still think this is an extremely small price to pay, seeing as to how most of my friends find solace in alcoholism, due to the sense of estrangement away from home, and the shock of feeling sold out. The awards package at the Honors College is wondeful, but the attention you receive is doubly great.</p>
<p>Everything in the Honors College is intended to give students an opportunity at a better education. The courses are all free, so you can sign up for whatever interests you without any concern for the cost. You can also change your major freely, without feeling as if you've wasted a ton of money accumulating worthless credits. I feel this is the ideal undergraduate program. In fact, I think this is how all undegraduate programs should be structured. Unfortunately, higher education in America has turned into some sort of sad corrupt business. </p>
<p>I hope this helps any of those considering attending the school.</p>
<p>I got accepted into CUNY Honors Baruch and I am confused, If i get outside scholarships I can pocket the money? Thats legal?</p>
<p>my brother grad'ed from hunter as a poli sci major a year ago and im almost positive he was in the honors college. he had a rockefellar fellowship which was a pretty sweet deal. he spent a year working at a law firm and is going to law school in the fall. as for high school- he did drugs, was a dealer, got about 800 on the SAT out of 1600, had like a 2.0... yeah. but he took a lot of time off after high school, worked, got clean, moved away from his customers, etc and is now one of those turn-yer-life-around success stories <em>rolls eyes.</em> i dont know anything about his experience though. haha. sorry.</p>
<p>is admission to hunter honors only for state residents?</p>
<p>there is nothing on the CUNY Honors website that says only NY State residents apply, the following statement makes me think its open to all:</p>
<p>"All students who are admitted to the CUNY Honors College must complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form. All New York State residents must also file a TAP (Tuition Assistance Program) application. Both forms must be completed on an annual basis prior to the start of each academic year."</p>
<p>Hi...I have fallen in love with CUNY Honors at Hunter
I was just wondering if u think I have a chance..I already sent my application but can't wait for the results, these are my stats:</p>
<p>GPA: 94.63
SAT: 610 V, 660 M (only took it once)
SAT II: 700 Bio
Rank: 8/528
AP: Biology-5
--------took other ap classes and honors courses-------
Ex. Activities: I am president of my class, I was president of the honor society, captain of math team, etc.
Volunteer: about 8 different activities
Competitions: Won 3 science competitions.
----------please tell me my chances....do u know anybody in the honors program that had similar or lower stats----i love the program---thank you</p>
<p>I don't know other people's stats but I think you're def. within range. Do you have a writing score or is that the old test?</p>
<p>thanx..i got a 610 on writing too!</p>
<p>cant find the link but mean score was roughly 1200-1250</p>
<p>i walked directly into the hunter honors college office and asked the representative what the average SAT score was for the 2006-07 school year, and she told me about 1400 of 1600.</p>