<p>I'm from upstate New York and really want to go out of state for college. I've worked really hard coming up with my college list the only thing it needs is a SUNY so in case finances dont work out i still have a great school to go to. I'm really lucky to have such great schools to choose from and if i didn't live here i would love to go to any of them... i just need to get out of New York.</p>
<p>So what I'm looking for is the one SUNY that I can get really solid financial aid from, a guarenteed in, and since it's one of my few financial safetys one that i would like going to. Im looking into international relations as a major or something along those lines. I think it would be great if i could be near NYC but im not super picky. </p>
<p>my SAT is 1400 720 CR 680 M and 630 W
and my gpa is 94.1 unweighted
3 AP's 4's and a 5 and im taking 4 more this year...</p>
<p>I've mostly been thinking along the lines of Geneseo New Paltz and Stony Brook. I prefer smaller schools but im open to suggestions. I know geneseo has the best reputation but I'm worried it's to selective to have as my one SUNY safety. I like what i've read about New Paltz's atmosphere but unsure of the acedemics. Also ive heard some wierd things about financial aid there. I dont know as much about Stony Brook or really any other SUNY so im really looking for any input. Thanks!</p>
<p>I can try and answer any questions about New Paltz. If you apply there you might want to consider the honors program. The location is great and it’s a friendly and creative student body. I’ve heard good things about the IR program. My son is a student here and loves it.</p>
<p>I’ll start by acknowledging that 1) University at Buffalo is NOT a “smaller school” (in fact it’s the biggest SUNY) and 2) it’s not near NYC…</p>
<p>but it’s definitely worth investigating. Depending on the student, there are lots of ways for a big school to be made smaller (though the reverse is often harder to achieve).</p>
<p>UB was the school my daughter (now a junior) picked as her safety. Turns out she decided it was the right “fit” for her overall, and she chose it over much more highly rated schools. She got a full tuition scholarship, and an invitation to join the Honors College. I’d think your stats would get you the same opportunities. Very diverse student body, including lots of international students. Friendly people, on campus and in the Buffalo-Western Niagara region in general. Strong academics in a lot of different areas, including some really impressive, hidden gems, though I don’t know about IR.</p>
<p>I’d suggest you at least check it out. UB is much more generous with merit scholarships than some other SUNYs.</p>
<p>thanks lilymom, its good to hear that the IR has positive reviews. Do you know anything about the financial aid or if they offer merit scholarships? Also the application deadline this year is april 1st… which is a lot different than the jan 1/15 of most schools… so when do you hear about acceptance? Also how does you son like his professors are they interesting?</p>
<p>orchastra mom,
i never really thought about ub just because its sooo in my backyard (almost literally) but i think i might consider it now. I remember my brother got really good aid there when he applied and my grades are a little better than his so it might be worth a shot. Also you made a good point about making a little school smaller… little schools just don’t have the resources which is a big point. I’m just worried about having 100’s of people in a lecture class… with no personability i could see myself easily reasoning my way into skipping to go snowboarding or something. on the other hand… ub has a great ski club so thats always a plus. </p>
<p>does anyone have any insights about stonybrook?</p>
<p>Since being near NYC isn’t that important to you I would recommend go with Geneseo. You have the Stats to get in and I think you would also be considered for their honors program.</p>
<p>Rankings aren’t everything but lately Geneseo is being acknowledged not only as being a “Best Buy” but for its strong commitment to teaching.</p>
<p>Make sure to visit Geneseo before narrowing it down to the top of your list. You really have to see the school and the immediate surrounding area for yourself. You’ll either love it or hate it. The important thing is to visit well before making any kind of decision.</p>
<p>I am not familiar with the financial aid or merit scholarships. You could call and find out more or ask on the SUNY New Paltz facebook page. They are good about answering questions there. As far as I know, the school is rolling admissions so as soon as you get your application in, you hear about 3 weeks later. The sooner you get your application in the better. While the deadline might be later than most, once they fill up they start putting kids on the waitlist.
My son has had mostly positive experiences with his professors. He has gotten to know many of them pretty well and on a first name basis. He has kept in touch with a few after class has ended. He also has met with some professors outside of class and has found all of them very accessible.</p>
<p>I think the best financial aid, among your choices here, will come from Stony Brook. The school has an large international community, an international studies minor, a train station on campus that goes to the city, and the best weather of any SUNY. Although the University Centers are larger than the Colleges, they aren’t really that big when compared to other state schools, like Florida for example where the student bodies can exceed 50k. They really do a great job of making the schools smaller with programs such as honors and others too. The students I’ve known who were accepted at New Paltz and Geneseo, including my son, received very small if any merit scholarships. As a academic and financial aid safety, I’d take a very close look at SBU. Good luck!</p>
<p>D2 is in the IR program at Brockport with the Delta College. You may want to take a look at it. With your grades you would qualify for the honors scholarship which I believe is full tuition. The Delta College is a 3 year program with interdiscplinary courses which cover all of your required course work, and include 3 internships and study abroad or semester in D.C. or Albany. You earn your BA in 3 years and work with a core group of professors throughout. It is very career oriented, in fact D had her resume and cover letter ready to go 1st semester and landed a paid internship this summer at a non profit. She is looking at the BP study abroad in Geneva for her final semester as she would like to work for an international non profit. Look at the website for more info or contact Jim Georger at BP.</p>
<p>wow that brockport program sounds amazing and your D sounds like shes really on the right track, and doing a lot of the things i want to be able to do. And I mean who can ignore the possibility of full tuition… I’ll definitely have to look into that. </p>
<p>Does anyone have any insight on Oneonta? My guidance counselor recommended i consider it because of its size and location.</p>
<p>I just checked out the Delta college at Brockport and it looks really interesting. I was looking at the seperate application to get in to that specific program and one of the questions is date of Brockport acceptance. Does that mean you don’t apply to the Delta program until you are accpeted?</p>
<p>I’m trying to remember, but I think yes you apply to Delta after you are accepted at BP. My D got a letter from Delta inviting her to apply as they are somewhat selective and have GPA etc. criteria. Also,look at the scholarship link on the BP site and it will give the specific GPA and SAT/ACT required for different levels of scholarships. I think it is one of the overlooked SUNY programs, especially for IR. We went to the “World Conference” last spring where freshmen and soph. do presentations, panel discussions and such. It was excellent.
My niece is graduating from Oneonta in Fashion Design. I think it is very similar to BP as far as admission, size, student body etc. The thing that is tricky about Oneonta is that it is difficult to get to, no buses or trains. Close to Binghamton, but not too much else nearby. I don’t know if they have strong IR program there. Did you take a look?
Good luck again, let me know if you have further questions.
Good luck, let me know if you have further questions.</p>