<p>I got waitlisted :/</p>
<p>Has anyone else gotten waitlisted in previous years and then accepted in May? I’m trying to keep my hopes up…</p>
<p>Dinosauria: thanks man, that’s nice of you to say</p>
<p>I’m from queens and go to a really good public school there.</p>
<p>I agree that it was probably all the supplaments you sent in… They sound impressive. I sent in a resume, but that’s it, really. I’m not even sure they got it :s</p>
<p>bigmouth: you should call them pm me for the number</p>
<p>whateverlemon: that’s what I’m trying to find out… I’m going to call them and ask. Most “selective” colleges take like 10% from their waitlist into the accepted pool, but Macaulay is an unusual program. There are bound to be people turning it down, though, since a good portion of acceptees also get into HYP and other excellent schools.</p>
<p>Great to see a Macaulay thread on CC.
To those accepted: Congratulations!!
To those wait-listed: I hope Macaulay is able to give you a seat
To those rejected: Keep your head up, no matter where you end up, you will be successful. It’s the college’s loss, remember that.</p>
<p>Looking forward to all the incoming freshmen.
And a note: If you have not received word from macaulay about their decisions. Don’t freak out, many students did not receive their results after a week or two after March 15th, last year. And some of those “late delivered letters” were acceptances. </p>
<p>Good Luck to all. I’ll be glad to answer any questions about Macaulay.
- A fellow Macaulian: Class of 2013 @ CCNY.</p>
<p>I was accepted into Macaulay City College. </p>
<p>GPA: 95.5 UW 100.8 W
Rank: 13/700
SAT: 2140
Major: Physics</p>
<p>Congratulations to everyone who was accepted and good luck to everyone who wasn’t!</p>
<p>Waitlisted at Macaulay Brooklyn.</p>
<p>I still haven’t heard back. Am I alone in this? (Macaulay City)</p>
<p>I havent heard from Macaulay Baruch yet, does this mean I got rejected? :[</p>
<p>Has anyone heard back with a rejection?</p>
<p>Accepted to Macaulay Hunter!</p>
<p>Accepted Macaulay Baruch. It sounds the same as Baruch honors.</p>
<p>Yayy, they contacted me and told me the rejection email was a mistake~</p>
<p>@ evolving</p>
<p>Thus far, my experience has been a amazing. I must first point out that being in Macaulay does not segregate nor alienate you from the regular student body. The Macaulay interdisciplinary classes are a bank of knowledge; the first seminar really submerge you in the life of the New York City Arts. For some this may not be a big deal, but I was never really an Arts-and-Culture junkie, so I enjoyed it.
Furthermore, the advisers become an integral part of your experience; they are very personal and foster success when utilized by the students. One look at a regular Hunter student’s school life and one in Macaulay reveals many disparities. Things such as the dormitory are not just great for the community aspect and getting to know others that much quicker, but they help you build a network of friends that you can always reach out to if you are in the same classes. That said, I think the program falters when it comes to feeling connected to the other campuses. Though I did get to know a handful of others, I think the program needs more common events between all the CUNY Macaulay scholars.
For those incoming students, just listen to your advisers for the first few months (if you get Charlotte, you are in good hands). Lastly, be yourself and have a genuinely good time!</p>
<p>@Lblumen447</p>
<p>All in all, Macaulay is a really rich program. One thing I forgot to mention above (too lazy to move the cursor up) is the opportunities that it opens up for the students. Macaulay has an extensive network of internships, volunteering positions, and study abroad courses at major companies in a wide array of industries - from medical to banking to writing. etc
As for Queens College and its respective departments, I cannot comment. I do know, however, that the student life is great (at least at hunter). The dorm is filled with like-minded students who know when to work and when to play. Social life is amazing; everyone is friendly and helpful… again, at hunter lol. Queens dorms, from what I have heard, are filled with a great number of athletes, and a good number of the students go home on the weekend. So, I am not sure how it works out there.</p>
<p>-Amoney3</p>
<p>big mouth,</p>
<p>Congrats! Whew! Glad the error was straightened out on the positive side. I was feeling for you when you got the “mixed message.”</p>
<p>amoney3,</p>
<p>Thanks for your reply. It really is a service for students who want to know more about the Macaulay program (esp. Hunter though there is info on the progam in general). Good to hear it is overall a solid program of learning for you with a sense of community (thanks to the dorm option). Note: Wonder what students in other Macaulay colleges that do not offer the option of dorming feel regarding the community bonding
issue?</p>
<p>Thank you amoney3.
We’re going to attend the reception Monday night and Queens. My daughter will then have a chance to talk to some students and get a better sense of the college.
Appreciate all your insights!</p>
<p>D accepted at Macaulay Hunter! So thrilled. Thanks to the current student who answered some questions. We’re planning on going to the reception Thursday, but I do have a couple of questions if any current student has time: </p>
<ol>
<li><p>We’re confused about the stipend. Is this guaranteed money? That is, say you want to go on a summer archaological dig in Greece, which, for argument’s sake, costs $4000. How does the stipend work? I’m assuming you need approval? If so, what percentage is approved? Does the stipend cover travel and food? Is the $7500 total for four years? Is it ever possible to get more money if there is a good cause?</p></li>
<li><p>If you do a semester abroad, tuition/room/board/airfare will typically run more than $7500. When Macaulay wants you to do study abroad, do they pay for the study part? (ie do they have connections with programs in other countries and transfer credits?) Or do you have to pay it all? </p></li>
</ol>
<p>Since our money is tight (whose isn’t??), we’re trying to figure out finances. THe internships and travel stipend is one huge, huge plus about Macaulay. Does anyone know more about this? Thanks!!!</p>
<p>@ evolving </p>
<p>I suspect that the other students may feel a bit left out of the “campus life.” However, this is New York City; there usually isn’t much campus life to experience in such an urban area - most of the students are commuters. Do know that Queens has dorms, but Macaulay does not pay for those. I am clueless
as to why. </p>
<p>@Llblumen447</p>
<p>I hope that the event gives you a better sense of the program; it’d be great if your daughter chose to join the Macaulay community!</p>
<p>@Hoveringmom</p>
<p>1) The stipend does have to be approved - there is a step by step process that will be outlined for students. The stipend is guaranteed money! However, the amount a student is allowed to use is based on his or her year. Ex: as a freshman wanting to study in the following summer, you can use something like $3000; as a senior, all of it. Also, the stipend is for your full four years. And if approved, it covers up to what it can depending on your year/amount allowed. There is no additional money to the stipend, but Macaulay connects you to fellowships and multiple scholarship opportunities. </p>
<p>2) The money covers all it can; thereafter, the student must find another source of funding. Nevertheless, Macaulay does communicate with other institutions to work out deals and credit transfers. </p>
<p>Ps - I will be at the Macaulay event, so I hope to see you there!</p>
<p>-Amoney3</p>
<p>amoney3, do you know the limitations on the $7500 stipend?</p>
<p>Please read above; I covered most things. If the answer is not there, please specify your question.</p>
<p>Waitlisted at Macualay City, accepted into City College Honors Program</p>
<p>How many people off the waitlist actually get accepted later on? When are we usually notified? Could we find out our individual chances?</p>