<p>So at this point in my life as a Junior, my goal is getting into Macaulay Honors College at Baruch to get my BBA in finance. Macaulay would be life changing… As it would for anyone wanting to get in. I know Macaulay is incredibly diverse, so I’m going to list some of my defining characteristics, and I hope you guys could let me know if they would help or hurt my chances in being admitted.
-White female
-Lives 1800 miles away from NYC in a small town
-First generation
-Dyslexic with highly rigorous HS schedules earning mostly As, some Bs, and 2 Cs in college, honors, and AP (3.63 GPA… I’m not too happy about that)
-1250 SAT (under bad circumstances, taking 2 more times for a definable improvement)</p>
<p>I suppose my main question is does playing the dyslexia card give me something of advantage? Obviously Macaulay doesn’t want someone with a severe impairment, but I think the contrast between my disability and academic efforts say something.</p>
<p>SAT is too low and GPA is too low. When I first went they said the minimum SAT they accept is a 1300, but I believe the average is above 1400. and GPA has to be like mid-high 90’s.</p>
<p>Congratulations on your achievements so far.</p>
<p>Academically eligible applicants to Macaulay Honors generally have a cumulative high school average of 90% or higher. These students also have SAT scores (cumulative of the Math and Reading sections only) that range from 1250 to 1600 or ACT scores that range from 27 - 36. However, although high academic achievement is a requirement, a student who has excellent grades or scores will not be admitted to Macaulay Honors College solely on those grounds. All prospective students are reviewed for admission based on a holistic view of eligibility to the program. A student’s recommendations and essays which highlight co-curricular activities, community involvement, and leadership skills are key components of an application.</p>
<p>The mean SAT score for an accepted student last year was just over 1400 (cumulative of the Math and Reading sections) and the mean High School average was 93.1%. [The mean ACT equivalent would be a 31, and the GPA equivalent would be a 3.7]. </p>
<p>Please do remember that the mean is an average of the total number of accepted applicants who fell within the eligibility requirements mentioned above. It is NOT a requirement. </p>
<p>For all other information please contact us at 212 729 2929.</p>
<p>You could get information about Macaulay and upcoming events for prospective students by go to: <a href=“http://www.macaulay.cuny.edu/info[/url]”>www.macaulay.cuny.edu/info</a></p>