Macaulay Honors College

If you think you are interested in Macaulay Honors College click the link and check it out. This is a great opportunity for a prestigious education right here in New York City. Here are some of the perks:

Macaulay students are designated University Scholars and each receives:

A full-tuition scholarship
$7500 Opportunities Fund to pursue global learning, independent research, and internship opportunities
Apple® Macintosh® laptop and technology support
Cultural Passports granting free or reduced-price admission to arts and educational institutions throughout New York City
Dedicated Macaulay Honors College advisors

When you apply to CUNY, you'll be asked at the beginning whether you want to apply to Macaulay Honors College or for regular admission. If you want Macaulay Honors, click on that. You will then fill out a specific application for that program. You won't choose a handful of schools as you would with a regualr CUNY application. You will choose one, for example: Macaulay at Baruch. If you are not accepted for the Macaulay program at Baruch, you will still be considered for regular admission at Baruch. If you are not accepted to Baruch at all, a CUNY representative will work with you to find the right school in the CUNY system.

The application requires three (yes, three) essays. When you pick yourself up off the floor, read ahead to see what you can write about.

Essay 1 is a choice between the following 2 essays:

Pick a place or activity that is important to you. Tell us a story about your experience at that place or with that activity that reveals something about you. (500 words or less)

Or

Our association of food with culture is generally automatic and unquestioned. Food, because it is so inextricably tied with need and pleasure, becomes the nexus of rich association. In this essay, tell us about a dish that holds a strong associative power for you and teach us something that is of personal importance to you. (500 words or less)

Essay number 2 is a choice between the following two topics:

Last night you were interviewed on "The Daily Show with Jon Stewart". Transcribe the interview. (500 words or less)

Or

Pose an original question and answer it. (500 words or less)


Essay number 3 is the following:

It is now 2013. How has The Macaulay Honors College changed you? (300 words or less)

The deadline for this program is December 15th! Get started today and see me for help!