Do these colleges care about extracurriculars? what are the optimal test scores/grades? Im in state and planning to major in biology.
Just like any other university, SBU and Bing definitely value extracurriculars. However, since you’re in-state, admission to any SUNY shouldn’t be too demanding: a 26-30 ACT is the reported middle 50%. Just keep getting As and Bs and you should be fine!
Make sure your application doesn’t look like you’re “just” focusing on schoolwork and reflects some sort of passion for your intended major (clubs, competitions, etc.).