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Freshman Applicants

Hello high schoolers! A quick note: these recommendations are designed for current high school seniors, but that doesn't mean you can't get an early start on the application pieces if you're a Junior or Sophomore, as well.

Baruch recommends completing applications well in advance of the below "priority deadlines." In other words, if you're ready to apply by November or December, go right ahead and submit the CUNY application.

Fall Priority Deadline >> February 1
Spring Priority Deadline >> September 15

(Click on for further details about application deadlines from CUNY)

*International Students: The deadlines we have listed for the CUNY applications are Priority Deadlines for applicants within the United States. We suggest international students have their applications completed and sent in at least 4 weeks prior to the deadline. Applications will not be complete, and therefore cannot be processed, until all required documents have arrived at CUNY.

Application Requirements

After you submit your completed application, the admissions review process begins. When mailing in your completed documents, try to mail them all together. Include your W# (Application identification #) with all documents, and send to:

The City University of New York
University Application Processing Center (UAPC)
P.O. Box 350136
Brooklyn, NY 11235

Admissions Decisions

We examine your entire high school academic records, including difficulty of classes, GPA and grade trends. We also look at the strength of your standardized test scores (SAT, ACT, NY State Regents).

We do not require essays or recommendations for the general freshman application, though an essay is recommended. There is no minimum SAT/ACT score or GPA. For your reference, the averages for the freshman class entering in Fall 2010 were: SAT score of 1220 (Math & Critical Reading), an ACT score of 26 and an average GPA of 87%.

Decision letters will go out 6-8 weeks after your application is complete (after the Feb 1 or Sept 15 priority deadlines). You can check the status of your submitted application at your CUNY portal account. You can also call the processing center's automated system at the Office of Admissions Services at (212) 997-2869.

For further information, see CUNY's information on admission decisions here.

Macaulay Honors Program @ Baruch College

Fall Priority Deadline (no early decision or action) >> December 1

The Macaulay Honors College application is also online. Along with the online application and test scores, the Macaulay application requires 2 essays and 2 recommendation letters. If Baruch is your first choice for honors, make sure to set this order (#1) on your application.

The average SAT score for fall 2010 entering honors freshmen was a 1384 (Math & Critical Reading). The average ACT score was a 30 and the average GPA was a 92%.

If you do not get accepted into Macaulay Honors College you will automatically be considered for general freshman admission. Follow the below link for more information about the Macaulay Honors Program.