Why be nervous ? If they say no, oh well. You’ll find other options.
No stats here but says the acceptance is about 7%.
I disagree with your counselor - especially on the first question. It’s about you -not NY.
the second question - yes you can get specific given it asks which campus and why. Just answer it honestly although much is about you, not NY
Why do you want to go to college and what are some of your areas of academic interest or career goals? How does your specific Macaulay campus choice fit with those plans? What do you expect to contribute and gain from the campus-based and Macaulay communities?”