The State University of New York

1. The State University of New York Operation Inform Finding the RightSUNYFit Cobleskill September 24, 2004

2. The State University of New York Operation Inform Workshop Description: How you can best guide your students when exploring their SUNY choices How selectivity varies across SUNY How transfer opportunities benefit your students

3. The State University of New York Operation Inform The College Search What should students be looking at How do they make sense of the admissions criteria How do you and your students understand selectivity across the SUNY System

4. The State University of New York Operation Inform Know the student academically High school course selection Strength of program Late-bloomers/underachievers /disadvantaged students Special Talent

5. The State University of New York Operation Inform Measurable portion of the decision High School Performance/ Academic Achievement SAT/ACT Scores

6. The State University of New York Operation Inform Does the student do best: When they feel like the “best and brightest” Where they are constantly challenged to work harder and prove they are “as bright as” Comfortable being in the “middle of the pack”

7. The State University of New York Operation Inform SUNY is becoming more selective How do you and your students select from The State University of New York 4 Unique Sectors 64 diverse campuses Over 5000 Academic Programs

8. The State University of New York Operation Inform SUNY’s dedication to quality and range of programs attract top students… Every county in New York Every state in the nation Over 160 countries Three fourths of all New York State high school graduates apply to a SUNY

9. The State University of New York Operation Inform SUNY is becoming more selective SUNY is experiencing an increase in applications, a rise in quality, creating increased selectivity Many state operated campuses have raised the student profile Freshmen class sizes at most campuses are remaining relatively constant Students taking advantage of a SUNY education have stronger academic profiles

10. The State University of New York Operation Inform Selectivity Selectivity within SUNY varies across the sectors and across the campuses There is a place within the State University for all New York State High School graduates

11. The State University of New York Operation Inform Many factors play a role in gaining admission • Rigor of program • Rank in class • Test scores • Improved performance • Essays • Letters of recommendation • Extracurricular/co- curricula/community service • Potential for success • Special Talent

12. The State University of New York Operation Inform “Fit”…more than gaining admission: Academic choices Size Location Environment Extracurricular Activities/Athletics

13. The State University of New York Operation Inform Fit: Size, Location, Environment 64 SUNY campuses - cities, suburbs and rural areas Unique personality, atmosphere, architecture VISIT, VISIT, VISIT How do they feel!

14. The State University of New York Operation Inform Understand the campus types Although all part of the same system… no two campuses are the same!

15. The State University of New York Operation Inform University Centers and Doctoral Institutions Enrollments - 700 to over 17,000 teaching, research and advanced graduate and professional studies are priorities Bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees Honors programs provide students with small classroom settings within the larger university Nationally and internationally renown faculty

16. The State University of New York Operation Inform University Centers / Doctoral Institutions Campus Undergrad Enrollment SAT ACT GPA Albany 11,796 1110-1260 23-27 88-94. Binghamton 10,563 1150-1320 25-28 90-94 Univ Buffalo 17,750 1120-1280 25-29 89-95 Stony Brook 14,100 1130-1270 - - - 87-93 College of Ceramics at Alfred University 724 1040-1220 24-28 84-92 College of Optometry Graduate and Professional Degrees Only Cornell University: Agriculture & Life Sciences 3,225 1250-1420 26-31 - - - Human Ecology 1,371 1280-1440 28-32 - - - Industrial & Labor Relations 800 1270-1430 28-32 - - - Veterinary Medicine Graduate Level Only Env. Science & Forestry 1,236 1050-1220 - - - 87-91 Downstate Medical 398 - - - - - - - - - Upstate Medical 194 - - - - - - - - - Scores shown reflect middle 50% and based on August 2004 numbers.

17. The State University of New York Operation Inform SUNY’s 13 University Colleges Undergraduate enrollments from 3,000 to 9,000 Recognized throughout the country as leaders in undergraduate instruction Bachelor’s and master’s degrees in liberal arts and sciences, and professional disciplines. Honors program, research, internships, study abroad opportunities personalize the experience

18. The State University of New York Operation Inform SUNY’s 13 University Colleges Campus Undergrad Enrollment SAT ACT GPA Brockport 6,962 1020-1150 21-25 87-89 Buffalo State 9,590 920-1060 18-21 82-88 Cortland 5,787 1030-1140 - - - 86-92 Fredonia 4,852 1040-1200 22-26 86-92 Geneseo 4,950 1200-1340 26-28 91-96 New Paltz 6,292 1100-1290 - - - 90-92 Old Westbury 3,262 880-1020 - - - 80-85 Oneonta 5,500 1030-1150 21-24 85-91 Oswego 7,200 1040-1190 21-25 85-90 Plattsburgh 5,314 1000-1110 21-24 83-89 Potsdam 3,484 1020-1200 22-28 85-92 Purchase 3,920 1000-1180 - - - 81-89 Empire State 9,362 - - - - - - - - - Scores shown reflect middle 50% and based on August 2004 numbers

19. The State University of New York Operation Inform Technology Colleges Undergraduate enrollments from 600 to 5,000 Eight distinct campuses offer hands-on education and cutting edge technologies Certificate, associate and bachelor degree programs - master’s degrees offered at two campuses Learning opportunities in a student centered environment for employment or transfer

20. The State University of New York Operation Inform Technology Colleges Campus Undergrad Enrollment SAT ACT GPA Alfred State 3,400 870-1070 17-22 78-85 Baccalaureate only 750 1010-1190 20-26 83-90 Canton 2,500 840-1040 17-22 76-82 Baccalaureate only 218 1010-1120 20-25 84-91 Cobleskill 2,484 810-1050 17-22 76-84 Baccalaureate only 521 900-1100 19-24 75-88 Delhi 2,300 880-1100 16-21 76-82 Baccalaureate only 300 980-1110 - - - 79-87 Farmingdale 6,023 920-1050 - - - 78-86 Maritime College 1,000 930-1140 - - - 80-88 Morrisville 3,263 830-1010 - - - 76-84 Baccalaureate only - - - 920-1100 - - - 78-86 SUNYIT 2,057 1110-1250 - - - 87-93 Scores shown reflect middle 50% and based on August 2004 numbers

21. The State University of New York Operation Inform 30 Community Colleges Enrollments from 1200 to 21,000 More than half of CC graduates transfer to four year institutions Small classes, personal attention, academic support for varied levels of preparedness Although most offer open enrollment, some programs are highly selective

22. The State University of New York Operation Inform Transferability Not everyone wants, or is ready for a four-year college! Many of SUNY’s best and brightest students choose to begin at two-year colleges Community Colleges/TC’s offer associate degree programs geared towards transfer

23. The State University of New York Operation Inform Transferability General education requirements are consistent across the system Joint Admissions/articulation agreements make transfer easy Phi Theta Kappa, Honors Programs SUNY’s guaranteed transfer program

24. The State University of New York Operation Inform SUNY graduates compete successfully for admission to the most prestigious graduate, law and medical schools National and international awards and grants Success in the job market

25. The State University of New York Operation Inform FOR MORE INFORMATION Contact campuses directly Use SUNY Viewbook as a resource Contact the SUNY Recruitment Response Center 800.342.3811 Visit the SUNY website at www.suny.edu/student/ Visit individual campus websites

26. The State University of New York Operation Inform Thank You Presenters Names Title Campus