Private School

In-State Schools

• Wagner College 

• Vaughn College of Aeronautic Engineering, Aviation, and Technology

• Syracuse university

• Adelphi University

• New York Institute of Technology

• Cazenovia College

• Utica College

• Bard College

• Pratt Institute

• The Cooper Union

• Hofstra University

• St. Josephs College

• PACE University

• Niagara University

• New York University

• Marist College

• Long Island University

• Elmira College

• Fordham University

Out-of State Schools

• Georgetown University

• Duke University

• Boston College

• University of Delaware

• University of Michigan

• Northwestern University

• Johns Hopkins University

• Massachusetts Institute of Technology

• Vanderbilt University

• Caltech

• Connecticut College

• Temple University

• Trinity College

• University of Florida

• University of Virginia

Ivy League Schools

• Dartmouth College

• Columbia University

• Harvard University

• Princeton University

• University of Pennsylvania

• Yale University

• Brown University

• Cornell University

In general, when looking for the right college, your Grade Point Average (GPA) and Examination scores can serve as a framework in determining which schools are Reach Schools, Match Schools, and Safety Schools.

• Reach Schools are schools that have admissions requirements that exceed your GPA and Exam Scores, but are still worth looking into and peak your interest.

• Match Schools are schools that have admissions requirements that, for the most part, resemble your GPA and Exam Scores.

• Safety Schools are schools that have admissions requirements that are below your GPA and Exam Scores. These schools are your back-up in case your Match or Reach Schools don't accept your application.

TIP! Check out the Your College Search publication to see how your GPA and Exam Scores stack up with each private school. This magazine details Private Schools residing all through-out New York State, tips regarding financial aid, and how to pick the college that's right for you.

Narrow Down Your Private School Search: With the thousands upon thousands of Private School options out there, it would seemingly impossible to list every single one of them on this page. However, the BigFuture College Search tool from College Board may be able to help you narrow down your search in just a few clicks.

COUNSELOR TIP: Don't forget to register for an Open House or Campus Tour for any school you're considering applying for!

Applying to Private Schools can be a little more tricky in terms of how to go about submitting an application, as there are many options you can choose from to do just that. Firstly, the most obvious choice, you can access a private school's website, fill out and submit their own online application that is unique to that specific school (if you've seen or filled out any other college application, you've seen 'em all). Secondly, especially if you are applying to more than 2 private schools, the CommonApp is the best way of consolidating your college applications into one, comprehensive online portal.  

• Your College Search Magazine