SUNY Chances and Matching

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<p>I am specifically interested in a strong Political Science/International Relations program. For example, I initially wanted to apply to Stony Brook (based on its location and on what I have heard from one other student), but I later found out they don't even offer International Relations as one of their majors, and the school is mostly good for Engineering. (correct me, if I am wrong)</p>

<p>So, I would love if anyone who is fairly familiar with SUNY schools help me with choosing a school that would match my specification. I know Geneseo is one but it's a reach for me. I will still apply there, though. Any others - matches, safeties?</p>

<p>My stats:</p>

<p>~ 3.55 UW/4.0 GPA
27 ACT
About 6 Honors and 2 AP (AP's all senior year) classes</p>

<p>EC: Tennis (9-11), NHS (10-11), German Club (9-10; Vice-President), Social Justice Club (9-11), etc.
Intended Major: International Relations
White/Non Hispanic [First Generation Student]
State: Pennsylvania
Thank you!</p>

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<p>I think SUNY New Paltz have International Relations.</p>

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<p>Try the SUNY.edu site. You can do a search by major or minor and it will tell you which schools offer which programs, what grades and scores are in the mid-range and other information. It’s a very helpful site.</p>

<p>Good luck.</p>

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<p>Go for Geneseo…great college!</p>

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<p>Thank you for your suggestions. I am applying this week and have a question:</p>

<p>Do (teacher) recommendation letters have to be sent to each campus individually?</p>

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<p>Albany has a good Political Science program and location. Geneseo and New Paltz for IR and Political Science!</p>

<p>Letters do need to be sent to each campus.</p>

<p>Good luck!</p>

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<p>Brockport would be a match/safety for you. They offer IR, my D is in the program now. She is in the Delta College which offers the BA in IR in only 3 years. She will have completed to internships, a winter session study abroad and a semester in South Africa. I think with your stats you would qualify for a guaranteed scholarship as well. She will graduate this spring and is already applying to the Peace Corp Master’s International program.</p>

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<p>I’m a poli sci major at Stony Brook and I’d recommend the program. While there is no dedicated IR major, poli sci majors are required to choose a concentration, and one of the options is Comparative Politics/International Relations. And yes, it’s true that people tend to think of SBU as being focused on stuff like engineering, but the poli sci department is actually very well-respected on a national level. Definitely consider it.</p>