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As the school year starts to dwindle down, many Juniors begin researching and preparing for the college application process next fall. Researching colleges can be stressful, especially if you´re unsure what you want. What do you want to major in? What kind of location do you want your school to be in? Do you want a large or a small school? Public or private? And don't even start with the financial questions. Luckily for us, New York State has created the SUNY system that answers most of these daunting questions. All SUNY schools are public, located in New York, have varying student body sizes, and generally affordable. With so much in common, it may be hard to pick one. However, each SUNY has its own specialty, and hopefully, you can find the one that fits you.
For those of you who are considering being a biology or pre-med major, SUNY Stony Brook is the school for you. Stony Brook University, located on the north shore of Long Island, is a great school for pre-meds because of its research opportunities and training hospital. It is a large school and fairly competitive to get into, requiring a high GPA along with several AP courses under your belt. They are also known for their outstanding Marine Science program. If you are looking to major in psychology, Binghamton University is the place for you. Located in Vestal, NY, Binghamton is a bit smaller than Stony Brook, yet equally, if not harder, to get into. Binghamton is the number-one ranked public university in New York, and it's sometimes even referred to as the ¨Ivy of the SUNYs.¨ With a highly ranked Department of Psychology, it should come as no surprise that General Psychology is the most popular major. Other similar majors, such as Neuroscience or Biological Sciences are also fairly popular. Tied for being the best SUNY schools for Engineer majors are SUNY Buffalo and once again, SUNY Stony Brook. SUNY Buffalo is much larger than Stony Brook and Binghamton. Buffalo holds the largest public engineering school in the state of New York. It is extremely easy to engage in research as an undergraduate, and professors are more than happy to welcome you into their labs. SUNY Stony Brook prides themselves on having a ¨New Paradigm in Engineering Education.¨ By this, they mean that they have created a new model for education students in engineering that is based around our current societal needs. Both schools stress the importance of being innovative engineers, so either school is a great choice. For possible business majors, SUNY Buffalo is once again the way to go. The School of Management at Buffalo is accredited by AACSB International - The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business. SUNY Buffalo is also the only undergraduate program in the SUNY system that focuses on both technical and business skills within the School of Management. If you are considering becoming a communications and media major, SUNY Plattsburgh is the place to be. Plattsburgh is a medium-sized liberal arts college located in Plattsburgh, NY. Plattsburgh´s communications and media program emphasizes the idea of hands-on learning from day one. Plattsburgh challenges their undergraduates to not only master one area of study, but to master several, giving them a competitive edge in their field. Not only will students receive professional training in their chosen major, but they will also walk out with a well-rounded liberal arts education. For those of you considering majoring in education, SUNY Geneseo is the school for you. As one of the premier public liberal arts colleges in the country, it's no surprise that their education program is one of the best. At Geneseo, you can study Early Childhood and Childhood Education, Childhood with Special Education, or Adolescence Education. If you plan to study in the School of Education, you may also be asked to select a Liberal Arts Concentration as well, ensuring that the students in this program will become well-rounded individuals.
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