<p>How hard is it to get in? People are claiming that it has an acceptance rate of 8% but people at my school with 70 and 80 averages are getting in. I'm talking like 10-20 kids at each college with that type of average, what's going on? This goes for Hunter, Baruch, every CUNY. I know this because my school displays all stats of students accepted and rejected at all colleges. My school is very prestigious, but still...</p>
<p>Hi,</p>
<p>Thank you for your interest in Macaulay Honors College.</p>
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<p>Macaulay Honors College at The City University of New York offers exceptional students a uniquely personalized education with access to the vast resources of the nations largest urban university and New York City itself. Selected for their top high school records and leadership potential, Macaulay students receive a full-tuition scholarship (if a NY State resident), a laptop and technology support, and a $7,500 Opportunities Fund to pursue global learning and service opportunities. A Cultural Passport provides access to museums, libraries, and other treasures around New York City. Macaulay offers a unique array of learning opportunities that position our students, and our graduates, for continued success.</p>
<p>Macaulay students enroll at one of eight CUNY senior colleges (Baruch, Brooklyn, City, Hunter, John Jay, Lehman, Queens and Staten Island).</p>
<p>Academically eligible applicants to Macaulay Honors generally have a cumulative high school average of 90% (3.5 GPA) or higher. These students also have cumulative SAT scores of 1250 and higher (combining the Math and Critical Reading sections ONLY) or ACT scores of 28 and higher (combining the Math and the English sections ONLY). </p>
<p>However, although high academic achievement is a requirement, a student who has excellent grades or scores will not be admitted to Macaulay Honors College solely on those grounds. All prospective students are reviewed for admission based on a holistic view of eligibility to the program. A student’s recommendations and essays which highlight co-curricular activities, community involvement, and leadership skills are key components of the application review process.</p>
<p>Macaulay Honors College is a very selective program. The mean SAT score for an accepted student this year was 1410 (cumulative of the Math and Reading sections) or an ACT score of 32. The mean High School average was 94%.</p>
<p>When you apply to Macaulay Honors College there is only ONE application needed.</p>
<p>You are given the option of selecting up to SIX campuses of interest on your application. Be sure to rank them in the order of your preference.</p>
<p>You will receive your decision notification in two steps:</p>
<ol>
<li><p>You will be notified of your admission decision as a general freshman to CUNY by all college choices listed on your Macaulay application in late February.</p></li>
<li><p>You will be then notified of your admission decision for Macaulay Honors College postmarked March 15th.</p></li>
</ol>
<p>You will receive only ONE Macaulay decision. 97% of the students accepted to Macaulay Honors for the Class of 2017 received this decision from their 1st choice campus.</p>
<p>I wish you the best of luck at this exciting time of college exploration!</p>
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<p>Thank you for your response. You say the mean high school average is 94, yet people alot at my school get in with below 90 averages, and some even have below 80. Is there some sort of preference for specific high schools?</p>