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Everything You Need to Know About Applying to Macaulay Honors

Eric Dayts, a college senior at Macaulay Hunter, gives insight on the selection process at Macaulay Honors and how he interviews applicants.

Raisa Barshai , Staff Reporter | November 17, 2021

Here is the Class of 2022 at Macaulay Honors College at Hunter. “When applying to Macaulay, I ultimately decided on Hunter College as my school of choice, partly because I could see the diversity among the students in the class photos,” said Eric Dayts.

The prospect of a debt free college experience seems like a myth to most Americans, yet at Macaulay Honors, it has become a reality. New York City is one of the largest cities in the world and home to some of America’s top colleges and universities. Macaulay Honors gives students a chance to receive a high quality education with free tuition, while also receiving specialized care and attention from faculty. 

Because of Macaulay’s prestige and the limited number of seats available, it has a record low acceptance rate of 5% as of 2021. Macaulay Honors has consistently received the highest ratings for a public university honors college, and their students have received over 250 prestigious awards. There are 8 CUNY schools to choose from when applying to the Macaulay Honors program, all offering different majors. Hunter College is one of the most popular colleges to study at among Macaulay students, as it has a wide variety of majors and a beautiful campus located right outside of Gramercy Park in Manhattan. Hunter College is also known for its excellent dormitories and its status as a liberal arts school. 

Eric Dayts is now a senior at Macaulay Hunter College on the Pre-med track, and he is also both a freshman mentor and a student interviewer. Dayts came into Macaulay Hunter undecided for his major, but eventually chose to major in Biochemistry. He said that Macaulay Honors in general is very flexible in terms of a student being able to change majors, so he was able to explore his interests and change majors with ease. Applicants who are undecided do not have to worry about choosing a major right away, as Macaulay Honors will give you the opportunity to explore your interests once you get there. 

Dayts has received numerous opportunities through Macaulay’s mentorship program, including lab work, early acceptance to the University of Rochester’s Medical school, and having the MCAT requirement waived. His mentor from his freshman year helped him tremendously in navigating through Macaulay Hunter College and connecting him with labs and internships, as well as giving advice about going to med school. Dayts is a freshman mentor himself now, as well as a student interviewer. 

“The advisors at Macaulay are very adamant about your success, and the peer mentor systems help make the school a strong and supportive environment,” Dayts said.

As a student interviewer, Dayts has talked to many talented applicants, and he is responsible for giving admissions officers information about the students whom he thinks are “the future leaders of New York.” Macaulay Honors, and Hunter College specifically, takes interviews very seriously as part of their holistic review process. Macaulay wants applicants to show their interests, extracurriculars, and genuine self when interviewing, so the admissions officers know how you would fit into their community. Interviewer’s opinions on applicants are considered heavily, so making a good impression in the interview increases your chances of getting accepted. CUNY schools also do not review SAT/ACT scores at all anymore, so everyone has a chance to apply and to get a spot at the school without worrying about standardized test scores. 

“I would say that each part of your application is reviewed equally. One third of the weight is on your academic transcript, your essays are one third, and your interview is one third. Each aspect of your application is reviewed in a way that places an emphasis on who you are as a person, which is why we place so much emphasis on what you say in your interview and supplemental essays,” explained Dayts.

Dayts has seen the diversity of Macaulay Honors in Hunter College increase with each passing year, mainly because the interviews themselves have diversified. Part of what makes the admissions process so fair at Macaulay is the fact that current students get to play a pivotal role in choosing who they want to be admitted into the next class. 

Macaulay Honors also has a unique curriculum that places emphasis on learning the history of New York City. A part of this curriculum includes mandatory seminars that give students the opportunity to participate in group discussions about everything that makes New York City unique. There are four seminars that students must participate in as a part of their curriculum: The arts of NYC, immigration of NYC, science of NYC, and the development of NYC. 

“These classes are great because they give students the opportunity to connect more with the professors who teach these classes, and encourage students to participate in group discussions rather than just listening to lectures,” Dayts said.

Many high school students across the country are currently stressed about college applications, especially during the  COVID-19 pandemic where many people have suffered both financially and mentally. Now more than ever, it is important for students to look into applying for colleges that will support them both financially and academically. Anyone who is a New York City resident has the opportunity to receive a full merit scholarship, making Macaulay Honors a perfect opportunity for talented students to achieve their goals with the support they need.

“The advisors at Macaulay are very adamant about your success, and the peer mentor systems help make the school a strong and supportive environment,” Eric Dayts said, a college senior at Macaulay Hunter.

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Macaulay Honors College 101 [For the (College) Class of 2027]

September 28, 2022 by CPM

Have you heard about CUNY’s Macaulay Honors College? It is one of America’s top public honors college programs. If you live in New York and your teen is interested in this program, I encourage you to have them start the application as soon as possible.

What Is Macaulay Honors College? 

Macaulay Honors College at CUNY  is an honors college that is spread across eight CUNY colleges. Macaulay students participate in a program designed jointly by the respective college and Macaulay. Students graduate with a dual degree from Macaulay and their chosen CUNY home college.

Every Macaulay student receives a full-tuition scholarship.  Students are still responsible for paying school fees (including some years of room and board) if they are not covered by grants, scholarships, and other forms of financial aid. Each CUNY college provides different housing options.

Other perks for Macaulay students include a $1,500 per student  Opportunities Fund  to help pay for various professional or academic programs.

Macaulay Honors Eligibility Requirements

Macaulay Honors College evaluates prospective students based on a combination of academic and personal factors. On the academic side, there isn’t a minimum GPA stated but the FAQ section mentions that Students applying to Macaulay should have a recommended average of 90 and above .

Also, note that high school classes of 2023 and 2024 Macaulay college applications are test-optional regarding submitting copies of their standardized test (SAT or ACT)  scores . 

To receive the full tuition Macaulay scholarships, students must be New York state residents/meet CUNY’S New York State residency requirements. Also, it must be the first college experience for prospective Macaulay students. The program only accepts incoming Freshmen – not transfer students. 

For more in-depth information, visit  Macaulay’s Admissions Requirements page .

Macaulay Information Session

Macaulay offers several upcoming admissions events for interested students. The events begin on October 2nd. Staff will answer some of the most frequently asked questions about the program. Topics include deadline reminders, essay tips and handling the CUNY application for Macaulay. It is a great way to learn more about Macaulay Honors College.

Macaulay Application Tips

Start as early as possible.

The application went live on 9/1/22. The sooner that a student submits their application, it gives their recommenders more time to write recommendations. Once the application is submitted, their recommenders are notified and asked to upload their recommendation.

The great thing is that students can revise their submitted applications any time up until the deadline. They can add recommenders, upload essays and other supporting materials as well as pay the application fee. The application fee is currently $65. (Students with special financial or other circumstances may be able to have CUNY waive its application fee.)

It is important to note that applicants can only use  the CUNY Application . Macaulay Honors College is not in the CommonApp.  The Macaulay application website closes on 11/16/22 at 6pm.

Application Essay Prompts

As part of the Macaulay application, students are required to submit two essays for the class of 2027. Each should be around 500 words long.

ESSAY 1: ABOUT YOU Select one of the options below. Some students have a background, identity, interest, or talent that is so meaningful they believe their application would be incomplete without it. If this sounds like you, then please share your story. O R Tell us about an area or activity, outside of academics, in which you have invested a lot of time and effort. Tell us why. What did you learn? How was it meaningful? ESSAY 2: ABOUT YOUR PLANS FOR COLLEGE. PLEASE DISCUSS ALL POINTS BELOW. Why do you want to go to an honors college ? There are many benefits of being a Macaulay student, such as the Macaulay community, special courses, Honors advisement, cultural passport, opportunities funds, and other financial benefits. Please describe how these features will shape you and your college experience, including, what you expect to bring to the college community and what you expect to get out of your college experience. MACAULAY HONORS COLLEGE

You can learn more about essay considerations on the  Macaulay Honors College Essay Questions  page.

Important Macaulay Admissions Dates

9/1/22: The Macaulay application opens.

11/16/22: The Macaulay application closes at 6pm.

11/28/22: All supporting documents (including application recommendations) are due by 6pm.

3/15/23: Decision day (prospective students receive notifications).

5/1/23: COMMITMENT DAY

The Macaulay Honors College is a wonderful program so consider encouraging your high (academic) achieving seniors to apply.

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You are considered a freshman applicant if you are a senior in high school or a high school equivalency graduate who has not enrolled in another college/university, or if you are currently an Early College high school student.

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We strongly encourage students submit their SAT/ACT scores to help provide additional context to their application, especially students applying for merit scholarship programs (Freshman Honors, Macaulay etc.). However, students who do not submit scores will not be disadvantaged in the admissions process. Admission to Hunter is based on a comprehensive review of a student’s academic record including overall grade point average, strength of curriculum, and other factors such as co-curricular activities, community involvement, evidence of leadership, and special talents.

An essay of 500 words or less is required along with your CUNY Admission Application to Hunter College. Review the essay topics below.

Tell us something meaningful about yourself that is not reflected in your application. You may choose to speak about your interests, aspirations and/or background.

It is often said that the road to success is paved with setbacks. Tell us about a time you faced a challenge or obstacle. What did you learn from it, and how did it contribute to your success?

Share an essay on any topic. You may use an essay that you have previously written or one that discusses a topic of your choice.

Hunter College accepts Advanced Placement (AP) for transfer credit. Students who completed Advanced Placement (AP) courses in secondary school and who passed the AP Tests of the College Entrance Examination Board (CEEB) with a grade of 4 and above will receive credit for the equivalent requirement at Hunter. Students with grades of 3 may also receive credit for corresponding courses or elective credit.

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How to submit your scores  To have your test scores sent directly to Hunter College, enter the Hunter College code number, 2301, when prompted for your "Score Report Recipient" at the time of your examination.

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Hunter College participates in the College Level Examination Program (CLEP), which provides students with the opportunity to demonstrate college-level achievement through a program of exams in undergraduate college courses. Registered degree-seeking Hunter students may receive college credit by completing certain CLEP Subject Examinations and earning specified scores.

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How to submit your scores To have your test scores sent directly to Hunter College, enter the Hunter College code number, 2301, when prompted for your "Score Report Recipient" at the time of your examination.

Hunter College will conduct an evaluation of college courses to ensure appropriate transfer credit can be awarded. Students who took college courses while in high school should request for their official college transcripts to be sent directly from the institution to the Office of Undergraduate Admissions at Hunter College.

How to Submit Your Scores

To have your test scores sent directly to Hunter College, please have them mailed to Transfer Course Evaluation, 695 Park Avenue, Room 203N New York, NY 10065 or sent to [email protected] electronically. View the Accepted IB Credits chart below.

Students educated outside of the United States are required to submit official transcripts from all previous secondary and post-secondary schools. All non-English transcripts and associated documents must also be translated (PDF).

Applicants have the following two options for submission:

SpanTran is Hunter College’s recommended international transcript evaluation service. They have created a custom application for Hunter College that helps ensure you select the right kind of evaluation at a discounted rate! Students that submit their documents to SpanTran should expect to see an update on their CUNY Application about 3-4 weeks after submission.

Fill out the SpanTran Application

Students may submit official transcript(s) and a certified translation of all official documents   directly to CUNY. Students submitting documents directly to CUNY should expect to see an update on their CUNY Application about 10-12 weeks after submission.

Additional resources for submitting required documentation:

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As a freshman applicant, we encourage you to select your intended major on your Admission Application; however, incoming freshmen are admitted to Hunter College and not directly to specific academic majors and/or programs.

Please note that the following selective programs will require an additional application process after you have been admitted and completed the required prerequisite coursework as a Hunter student.

For more information on what to expect later, visit the  Selective Programs Overview  page.

• Public Health
• Medical Laboratory Science
• Nutrition and Food Science
• BSN Nursing Program
• BSW Social Work Program  (Fall only)
• School of Education

Once you have submitted your Admission Application, please contact the music department to schedule your audition.

Students interested in the Macaulay Honors College at Hunter College must submit a Macaulay Honors College Application before the deadline. Additional information on the program can be found on the Macaulay Honors College  website.

Students interested in one of the Freshman Scholar Programs at Hunter must apply to the programs of interest after submitting the CUNY application. For more information, please visit the  Freshman Scholar Program website .

The Percy Ellis Sutton Search for Education, Elevation and Knowledge (SEEK) program is a higher education opportunity program that provides academic and financial support to students who qualify based on specific income and academic criteria.

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If you feel like SEEK at Hunter is right for you, please indicate your interest on your Admission Application. Review the financial criteria  before applying.

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Alumni News - Spring 2024

Robert Baumann, '75

Wake Forest-Asst. Prof., Northside Anesthesiology Consultants-Dir. Pede Anes Retired in 2020.

Kapauner Lewis, '78

Clinical Assistant Professor of Anesthesiology, Duke University Medical School, Washington University School of Medicine. Currently self-employed as a pediatric anesthesiologist with a clinical faculty appointment at the University of Louisville.

Jane Taylor, '89

Jane has been an Assistant United States Attorney in the District of South Carolina since January 1995. She spent most of her career prosecuting large scale drug organizations and more recently specialized in prosecuting dog fighting cases. Jane currently serves as the Chief of the Criminal Division and is also an adjunct professor at the Law School where she teaches a class on Animal Law.

Meredith Arnau (Thomason), '90

Meredith is a pediatric physical therapist and an adjunct professor for the DPT and Exercise Science department.

Misty Jordan (Spencer), '92

COO, Microsoft Federal

Heather Gleaton (Riley), '93

Heather recently sold her veterinary practice after 20 years and currently teaches classes to pre-veterinary students at Clemson University.

Sherry Boswell (Lamb), '94

After practicing law for 25 years, Sherry has gone in a new direction with her career and pursued something she adores: travel! She is happily planning trips all over the globe and loving every minute of this new adventure.

Kimberly Brown, '94

Kimberly lives in Charleston, S.C. Most of her career she has worked in medical settings from children's hospitals to the VA Medical Center. She enjoys her work in suicide prevention and spends a great deal of time in community outreach and partnership building and providing suicide prevention training. She has two sons and enjoys supporting their school community and activities.

Amy Bashor, '97

Founder and President, Standing Pines Resort

Kenley Young, '01

Assigning Editor, NerdWallet

Brandon Barr, '04

After practicing law for 12 years, Brandon moved to LA to work in Cybersecurity. He's now a Digital Forensic Analysis heading up west coast operations.

Amy Pasquet (Buchanan-Feinberg), '05

After earning tenure as an English professor at the University of Bordeaux, Amy took a sabbatical in 2017 to work with her husband, Jean, making cognac on his family's vineyards. She never went back to her teaching position, as she and Jean now run the distillery together.

Liz Catoe (Keller), '06

In 2023, Liz's department at Clover High School was awarded with the Exemplary Program with Honors award from the American Association of Teachers of French.

Alexis Stratton, '06

Alexis married Noell Rathbun in May 2023, and is the proud stepparent of at 10-year-old stepchild.

Christopher Yandel, '06

After graduating from USC in 2006, Christopher taught English in South Korea, Russia, China, Saudi Arabia and Malaysia. In 2014, he moved back to the United States to attend Berkeley Law and graduated in 2017. After law school, he worked for a judge in Anchorage, returned to the Bay Area to work in private practice, and then moved back to Anchorage to work at the Alaska Attorney General's Office where he's been for almost five years now.

Arielle VanSyckel, '08

Arielle completed a Fellowship in Pediatric Radiology at McGaw Medical Center at Northwestern University in June of 2023.

Krystal Deiters (Webber), '09

Partner, IBM. Krystal married her husband, Kelly Deiters, on May 20, 2023.

Jordan Slomzenski, '09

Engineer IV, SSOE Group. Jordan got married on December 2, 2023.

John Warren, '09

After graduating from the Honors College in 2009, John took a year off and worked for a lawyer in Columbia. He soon decided that he wanted to be a lawyer and enrolled at Elon University School of Law in 2010. Since then, he's clerked for two federal judges and one S.C. Supreme Court Justice. He is now in private practice, and focus on white collar criminal defense, whistleblower litigation and appeals. John and his wife welcomed their daughter in September 2023 and have settled down in Columbia. He joined the faculty at USC School of Law as an adjunct professor and co-director of the USC Moot Court program.

Katherine Colburn, '10

Licensed Professional Civil Engineer (P.E.) in the State of Utah (March 2023) and active in the Utah Section of the American Society of Civil Engineers, operating the I-15 Express Lanes, the longest continuous system of HOT (high-occupancy toll) managed lanes in North America.

Kurtyss Kasten, '11

Kurtyss moved to the Big Island last year with his wife. They are both National Service Corps Scholars, fulfilling their commitment of serving in high need clinics, providing primary care in Hilo, Hawaii. On their days off, are surfing or playing soccer, or taking their dog to the beach. They are working diligently to grow their own food in their garden.

Kyle Kemp, '11

On February 9, 2024, Kyle received the Navy Federal's President's Award for Service Excellence. This award recognizes employees who consistently contributed above and beyond what is normally expected during the previous calendar year.

David Prim, '13

After graduating from Honors in 2013, David stayed at USC to complete a Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering. He finished his Ph.D. in 2018 and moved to Boston, MA for his first "real job" in life science strategy consulting. He did strategy and advisory work at two firms - ClearView Healthcare Partners and Locust Walk Partners - before transitioning to venture capital investing. Since 2021, he's worked at Broadview Ventures, where they focus on early-stage medical device and biopharma investments in cardiovascular disease and stroke.

Rosanne Prim (Sullivan), '13

Associate II with Mass General Brigham’s Office for Interactions with Industry.

Laura Thorp, '13

After graduating from Honors in 2013, Laura moved to Raleigh, N.C. to pursue a Master of Fine Arts (MFA) in poetry at North Carolina State University. She graduated in 2015 and returned to the University of South Carolina for a job opportunity. She worked in graduate student affairs for 8 years and decided to pursue a Ph.D. in American and African-American Literature. In June 2023, Laura returned to the Triangle area of North Carolina for an incredible opportunity to be the inaugural Director of Student Affairs for The Graduate School at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

Dion de Jong, '17

After meeting each other through the Honors College, Rachel Beard ‘17 and Dion de Jong got married on 2/1/21.

Arianna Miskin, '17

Arianna recently became the Assistant Director of Health Policy at the (other) USC.

Jaclyn Nicklas, '17

Jaclyn is a small mammal and reptile exotic veterinarian at Animal House of Chicago.

Tyler Wagner, '17

Tyler was recently hired as the Associate Director of Research for the National Pharmaceutical Council. Tyler leads team efforts in value assessment for cell and gene therapies, health equity research, and the use of real-world data and evidence in health economics and outcomes research. Tyler was awarded a Distinguished Service Award from ISPOR for his service in 2022-2023.

Akilah Alwan, '18

During graduate school, Akilah was selected as an NSF GRFP, SREB Doctoral Scholar, UCAR Next Generation DEI Fellow, NSF FIELD Fellow, and a finalist for the TMCF/Sallie Mae Bridging the Gap Scholarship.

Emily Fisher, '19

After graduating, Emily completed a Fulbright as an English Teaching Assistant in La Rioja, Spain. Upon returning to the US, she received a masters in speech-language pathology at USC in August 2022. She is now a certified SLP working with autistic students and multilingual learners at an elementary school in Richland 2.

Megan Rigabar, '19

As the COVID-19 pandemic came to a close, Megan moved to the University of Cambridge where she completed a Masters in Public Policy. She then moved to London to work for the London Borough of Lambeth, where she created policy responses to poverty, violence, and ageing, among other topics. She has also been involved with the Aspen Institute UK through the Rising Leaders Fellowship.

Brian Youngblood, '20

Brian will attend Harvard Business School in fall 2024 after taking a break from work to volunteer and travel. He's spent the last year working at Mill, a start-up in the Bay Area focused on reducing food waste by cycling food back into the food system. He was the factory operations lead and developed the manufacturing process for the food recycling device primarily in Guadalajara, Mexico where the factory is located. Prior to Mill, he worked as a Product Quality Manager at Apple, leading the launches of multiple iPads.

Christopher Carter, '21

Christopher is a graduate student at MIT studying aerospace materials. Since leaving the Honors College, he's been working on a masters degree in Mechanical Engineering to be followed by a Ph.D.

Rachel Strieber, '21

Rachel will graduate ranked within the top 10 of the class from DePaul University College of Law in Chicago, IL in May 2024! Rachel will be sitting for the July 2024 Illinois bar exam, and has a job offer at a private law firm that does personal injury, workers' compensation, and medical malpractice law. Stemming from her volunteer roots at the Honors College, Rachel is an active volunteer and Wish Granter for Make-A-Wish Illinois.

Davis Ivey, '23

Currently in a gap year working as a clinical research assistant before starting at MUSC's Physician Assistant program in May 2024.

Fay Hussain, '24

Fay will join the UVA Health System as a PGY1&2 HSPAL pharmacy resident.

Weston Watts, '24

Weston has accepted a 2-year appointment at the Board of Governors, which will serve as a predoctoral program before pursuing a Ph.D. in Economics.

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