SUNY suggestions? Narrowing it down to one.

mcjones11
Mon, 06 Sep 2010 21:59:53 +0000

I’m from upstate New York and really want to go out of state for college. I’ve worked really hard coming up with my college list the only thing it needs is a SUNY so in case finances dont work out i still have a great school to go to. I’m really lucky to have such great schools to choose from and if i didn’t live here i would love to go to any of them… i just need to get out of New York.

So what I’m looking for is the one SUNY that I can get really solid financial aid from, a guarenteed in, and since it’s one of my few financial safetys one that i would like going to. Im looking into international relations as a major or something along those lines. I think it would be great if i could be near NYC but im not super picky.

my SAT is 1400 720 CR 680 M and 630 W
and my gpa is 94.1 unweighted
3 AP’s 4’s and a 5 and im taking 4 more this year…

I’ve mostly been thinking along the lines of Geneseo New Paltz and Stony Brook. I prefer smaller schools but im open to suggestions. I know geneseo has the best reputation but I’m worried it’s to selective to have as my one SUNY safety. I like what i’ve read about New Paltz’s atmosphere but unsure of the acedemics. Also ive heard some wierd things about financial aid there. I dont know as much about Stony Brook or really any other SUNY so im really looking for any input. Thanks!