College Admissions for New York Students

College admissions guide for New York students. SUNY, CUNY, Columbia, NYU strategies. Excelsior Scholarship and TAP details.

1180

Average SAT (NY)

72%

College-going rate

Excelsior Scholarship / NYS TAP Grant

State merit scholarship

Top Public Colleges in New York

SUNY Stony BrookSUNY BinghamtonSUNY BuffaloCUNY Baruch

Top Private Colleges in New York

Columbia UniversityCornell UniversityNYUBarnard CollegeVassar CollegeHamilton College

Frequently Asked Questions

Does the Excelsior Scholarship cover full tuition?

Excelsior covers tuition at SUNY and CUNY schools for families earning up to $125,000/year. It does not cover room, board, or fees. You must complete 30 credits/year and live/work in NY after graduation.

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