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Founded in 1847, The City University of New York has become the leading urban public university in the USA. Over 270,000 students enrolled at our campuses located throughout the five boroughs call our university home. With New York City as a backdrop, the possibilities are limitless.
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With more than 1,750 degree programs, 1,800 clubs and 14 sports spread across campuses in all five boroughs of New York City, each student is guaranteed the right fit.
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Familiarize yourself with the admission review process before you start an admission application. Also get a sense of each college’s admission profiles and deadline and notification dates.
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Relax, the hard part is over. After you apply, find out what is required to complete your admission review and how to check your application status.
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