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How to Apply

The cuny application, admissions timeline and deadlines.

With the exception of the Macaulay Honors College, Baruch College operates on a rolling admission basis.

Fall Admission

Spring admission, how to apply.

The  CUNY Application  allows you to apply to multiple CUNY colleges with one application.

• Apply to 6 colleges as a freshman with one application fee
• Apply to 4 colleges as a transfer with one application fee
• Apply to the Macaulay Honors College (fall enrollment only)

For more information you may visit cuny.edu/admissions/undergraduate/apply/ .

Check Application Status

For guidance on how to check your admissions status, watch this video for a short tutorial on how to claim your CUNYfirst account:

Please note: The application fee and all other required documents must be in “received” status to be considered complete and eligible for admissions review. Any application that is marked incomplete will not be reviewed. Please allow 4-6 weeks for any submitted documents to be processed. 

Freshman Admissions Requirements and Application Review

These steps are designed for current high school seniors, but that doesn’t mean you can’t get familiar with the application process.

We make decisions on a rolling basis, but recommend completing your application by the “priority deadline”.

CUNY Application Requirements

Recommended application materials.

After you submit your completed application, the admissions review process begins.

Documents should be submitted to the University Application Processing Center (UAPC) with your CUNYfirst ID# to the following address:

Admissions Decisions

Decisions are e-mailed on a rolling basis after the priority deadline. 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) and any additional supporting documents including the recommended essay, and letters of recommendation.

Applications submitted after the priority deadline will be considered on a space available basis.

You can check the status of your application by logging into your CUNYfirst account and selecting ‘Student Center’ then ‘Admissions’ then ‘View Details.’ You can also call the CUNY Welcome Center at (212) 997-2869.

For further information, see CUNY’s information on admissions decisions here.

Transfer Admissions Requirements and Application Review

Baruch College will review your application based on your overall GPA and demonstrated proficiency in math and English:

• Overall academic average or GPA in college courses
• Strong performance in one or more specific subject areas
• Demonstration of proficiency in math and English
• Academic average or GPA in high school (applies to students who have completed fewer than 24 college credits)
• Proof of high school graduation

Attend an open house, take a campus tour, or meet with a transfer advisor to find out how Baruch can help you reach your potential.

Transfer Application deadlines:

Fall: February 1

Spring: September 15

Once you have applied, check the status of your application

After submitting supporting documents, please allow 3-4 weeks for your application status to update. Please note that all materials and documents submitted as part of an application for admission become the property of CUNY and cannot be returned.

Click here  to check the status of your transfer application.

You may also contact the CUNY Helpdesk at: (212) 997-CUNY (2869).

You must accept the Offer of Admission via CUNYfirst, and pay a non-refundable $100 Commitment Tuition Deposit. The Commitment Tuition Deposit enables you to confirm your enrollment and will be applied to your first semester tuition charges.

Your deposit must be submitted by the deadline stated in your acceptance letter email.

Newly admitted transfer students should visit the  Admitted student’s page  for more information.

The application deadline for Fall 2024 Macaulay Honors College is November 16, 2023 at 6:00 PM EST . This deadline includes the application, transcript (all high school and secondary schools transcripts), essays, and optional resume. Click here to visit the Official Macaulay Honors website for the most up to date information.

Two-step notification process:

1) Beginning in February, applicants will be notified of their admission decision as General Freshman by all college choices listed on their application.

2) Macaulay applicants will be notified of their admission decision into Macaulay Honors College by only one of the college choices listed on their application.

The Macaulay (CUNY) Application will open in September, on CUNY’s website and must be completed online. You’ll be directed to create a CUNY Application account first and then to a special section for Macaulay applicants.

After completing the application, print out the application summary package. It contains important documents and provides you with a printed record of your submission.

Students applying to Macaulay may also be considered for the Baruch Honors program and other merit-based scholarships. For more information please visit: Baruch Honors .

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 processed until all required documents have been received. Please refer to the following site for specific instructions.

If you have graduated from a high school/secondary school outside the U.S. not listed above, you are required to submit your complete academic record (all years), as well as any national or government certificates earned. We accept photocopies of secondary school transcripts, diplomas, mark sheets and/or secondary external examination certificates. Please review the list of Required Secondary School Credentials.

Additional Items for Applicants Educated Outside of the U.S.

• Official English Translation of Foreign Records
• TOEFL, IELTS or PTE Score (for students requiring an F-1 or J-1 visa) – As an alternative, we are currently accepting the Duolingo English Exam.

The Percy Ellis Sutton SEEK (Search for Education Elevation and Knowledge) Program provides economically disadvantaged students with the tools they need to create their own success: to graduate and pursue fulfilling and productive lives, to develop an awareness of themselves and a sense of dedication to their community.

In order to be considered, students must indicate their interest in SEEK on the Freshman application. If academic requirements are met, applicants will be asked to submit supporting documents to prove financial eligibility.

Refer to the following site for eligibility requirements .

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Follow these steps to successfully apply:

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1 Track Deadlines

Make note of the below list of application postmark deadlines and admission notification dates to the majority of our colleges, and to some unique CUNY programs.

Freshman and Transfer Applicants

Unique cuny programs.

1 Supplemental Application on the college’s website

* Two-step notification process: 1) Beginning in mid-February applicants will be notified of their admission decision as General Freshman by all college choices listed on their application. 2) March 15 – Macaulay applicants will be notified of their admissions decision into Macaulay Honors College . *All other applicants to selective programs will be notified of their admission decision at a later date.

**The admissions review for the Queens College Aaron Copland School of Music (ACSM) is a two-step process: Admission to Queens College and admission to the ACSM after an Audition. Please visit the ACSM website for more information.

Please note: The aforementioned deadline dates do not apply to the CUNY School of Professional Studies.

2 Submit Your Application

Three easy steps for completing your CUNY application .

Start your application

Log into the CUNY Application using either a guest account or your CUNYfirst account.

Select your application

• Freshman : apply as a freshman if you’re currently enrolled in high school or if you haven’t attended college after receiving your high school diploma. One application allows you to apply to 6 CUNY colleges.
• Macaulay : if you are a freshman applicant for the fall semester, you can choose the Macaulay application to be considered for our university honors program.
• Transfer : apply as a transfer if you’ve enrolled in college after completing high school. One application allows you to apply to 4 CUNY colleges.

Review and Submit

Make sure to review your application before clicking the Submit button. Upon submission, you’ll be able to access a copy of your Application Summary . We recommend you download a copy. We’ll also generate a CUNYfirst ID number shortly after you submit your application. This 8 digit unique number will help us identify your application quickly and match any documents you send to us.

You can return to your application post-submission to upload supporting materials, add recommendation requests and make payment. View our video tutorials for a step-by-step guide .

Application Fees

All applicants are required to submit a non-refundable application fee to be considered for admission. The Freshman Application fee is $65. The Transfer Application fee is $70.

Submit your fee online using MasterCard, Visa, American Express, Discover or e-check.

Submit your fee by mail by submitting a money order payable to “CUNY” to the address listed below. Write your CUNYfirst ID number on your money order. You can find your CUNYfirst ID number (an 8 digit number) on your Application Summary .

CUNY UAPC Lockbox Mail Code: 8770 P.O. Box 7247 Philadelphia, PA 19170-8770

Fee Waivers

• Current CUNY College students : If you’re currently enrolled at a CUNY College and intend to transfer without a gap in your enrollment, answer the CUNY Enrollment question on the application to waive your application fee. Note: please be sure to add the courses you are currently taking in order for your application fee to be waived.
• Submit application between  October 21st to November 15th .
• Select the New York City Public School (NYCPS) they attend from the “High School Search Button” on the high school section (do not type it in).
• Enter a valid OSIS number. If the student does not have an OSIS number, they should follow the instructions in 3.
• Tutorial video that guides NYCPS students through the process and ensures they are submitting the High School information correctly to be eligible for this campaign.
• Instructions for Counselors on how to submit fee waivers for students using the CUNY Portal is available in the section titled ‘Counselor Steps to Submit an Application Fee Waiver Request.’
• Submit application between  November 4th to November 15th .
• Select the New York State School they attend from the “High School Search Button” on the high school section (do not type it in).
• For the ‘Expected Degree Date’ field, must put a date between January 1st, 2025 to August 31, 2025.
• Apply between November 4 and November 15, 2024.
• Students from outside of New York State : Fee waivers are limited to students in New York State.
• Veterans and spouses of veterans : Answer the US Military Status question on the application and upload proof of service in the supporting documents section of the application to receive a waiver. Acceptable forms of proof are DD-214, current Military ID Card, Deployment Orders or Pre-separation Orders. Spouses of veterans can provide Form 1173/1173-1 as proof of military affiliation.
• Economic Hardship for applicants not in high school or not enrolled at a CUNY College : The City University of New York (CUNY) can provide a limited number of undergraduate application fee waivers each academic year to applicants not currently attending a NYC/NYS high school.

Eligibility : The following applicants who reside in New York State may qualify for a hardship fee waiver:

• Applicants in foster care, ward of the state or county
• Applicants residing in a homeless shelter
• Applicants receiving public assistance (NYCHA, Section 8, Government Subsidized housing, Supplemental Security Income)
• Applicants who are unemployed or dependents of unemployed parent(s) receiving unemployment benefits
• Applicants that meet the income guidelines for Opportunity Programs (SEEK) and College Discovery (CD) (see Financial Eligibility Guidelines below) *
• Formerly incarcerated/Justice impacted Individuals are eligible for a fee waiver with a copy of their release paper.

SEEK/CD/EOP/HEOP Economic Eligibility Guidelines Academic Year 2025/2026

*For families/households with more than eight people, add $9,953 for each additional person.

Required Supporting Documentation : The supporting documentation will be required with your hardship fee waiver request ( Important: please remove any personal data such as DOB and Social Security Numbers in order to ensure the privacy of the applicant):

• Foster Care : Letter from foster care agency verifying the applicant’s foster care status
• Homeless/Living in a shelter : Letter from social worker verifying the applicant’s residency
• Unemployment : Copy of unemployment benefits letter
• CUNY Opportunity Program/Income Eligibility Guidelines : Copy of 1040 Federal Income Tax Return
• Public Assistance : Copy of a budget letter
• Formerly incarcerated: Copy of their release paper

Applicant Steps to Submit an Application for Hardship Fee Waiver Request

Applicants requesting an application fee waiver for hardship must submit their application before requesting a waiver. The applicant will need to choose “Pay Later” on the fee payment section of the admission application and submit their application. Applicants should then submit a brief e-mail request with the required supporting documentation and their CUNYfirst ID to: [email protected]. Important: please remove any personal data such as DOB and Social Security Numbers from the documentation in order to ensure the privacy of the applicant. Hardship requests will be reviewed on a first-come first-serve basis, and the applicant will be notified of a decision via e-mail within 5-7 business days.

Counselor Steps to Submit an Application Fee Waiver Request Counselors can now certify student eligibility and submit a fee waiver request through CUNY’s Counselor Portal. This applies to all applicants regardless of whether they applied before or after the free application dates. For applicants who applied during the free application period but encountered fee waiver issues, please continue to work with your CUNY Representative and do not submit a fee waiver request. Please follow the guidelines below:

For New York City Public Schools 

• To request an application fee waiver, have the student select ‘Pay Later’ and submit their application.
• Please review the Financial Eligibility Guidelines located in the  fee waiver section .
• If eligible, go to student’s profile in  Counselor Portal .
• Under Application Fee Waiver, click on ‘NYCPS High School Waiver’ and upload  this form . During future enhancements, submission could be done without uploading the form.

For Non-New York City Public Schools/Schools in New York State

• Follow steps 1-3 listed above.
• Free or reduced lunch letter.
• Verification Letter attesting eligibility .
• Copy of 1040 Federal Tax Form.

3 Send Your Documents

After submitting your application, be sure to provide all required documents. Transcripts must be sent directly from the issuing institution to [email protected] to be considered official. You only need to send one set to CUNY, even if you’ve applied to multiple colleges. For more details on requirements for specific applicant types, refer to the sections below:

Freshman Applicants

You’ll need to provide us with your official high school transcript(s), and might also need to submit more documents, depending on what college(s) you’re applying to. See below for more info.

Transfer Applicants

You’ll need to provide us with official transcript(s) from all schools attending (high schools, colleges, universities, and proprietary schools) and you might also need to submit additional documents, depending on what college(s) you’re applying to. See below for more info.

International Applicants

Click here to what documents are needed as a Students educated outside of the United States.

Where to Email/Mail Your Documents

CUNY transcripts and other supporting materials could be submitted either electronically or via mail.

Submitting Electronically:

• [email protected] : Only to be used by High Schools or Colleges/Universities to send transcripts to us electronically.
• [email protected] : Home School Students, Students Educated Outside of the United States, HSE Students. Please note that documents received will be considered unofficial.

However, if the institution that you previously or are currently attending does not offer the option to submit documents online you can send them to:

Freshman Admission CUNY/UAPC P.O. Box 350136 Brooklyn, NY 11235

Macaulay Honors College Admission CUNY/UAPC P.O. Box 350046 Brooklyn, NY 11235

Transfer Admission CUNY/UAPC P.O. Box 350136 Brooklyn, NY 11235

Overnight/Express Shipping CUNY/UAPC 2001 Oriental Blvd., Building T-1, Room 122 Brooklyn, NY 11235

Please note that all materials and documents (including original documents) submitted become part of the admissions process at CUNY/UAPC and cannot be returned to the applicant. Please do not submit any original documents that you cannot request again (ie. Original Diplomas).

What is a Transcript?

We define an official record as one that details your complete academic history (all years) while in attendance at a college, university or any postsecondary institution. These records must be sent directly to us from the issuing institution and/or examining body in a sealed, school-issued envelope and must include the following:

• Dates of enrollment, courses taken and marks, grades or ratings in each subject.
• Institutional grading scale or other standard(s) of evaluation.
• Recent signature and date by a school official and must include an original institutional seal. Accepted signatures include: the Registrar, Dean, Principal, Controller of Examinations, Ministry of Education, or another appropriate school official/office (varies by country).

We do not accept the following:

• Documents certified by a notary public, translator or commissioner of oaths.
• Photocopies or other duplications of a record such as notarized copies, faxed or scanned documents.

Documents by a university must be official in order to be considered. Any document considered “official” is in a stamped and sealed envelope from the post-secondary institution. Any other forms of the documents will not be accepted.

Transcripts for Current New York City Public Schools (NYCPS)

Current New York City Public Schools (NYCPS) If you’ve entered your OSIS number on the application, we’ll retrieve an electronic copy of your high school record. If you did not enter your OSIS number, please contact our Help Desk for Students . If you are currently attending a NYC Charter School, please request an official transcript to be sent to [email protected] by your guidance counselor.

Transcripts for All Other High School Students

All other High School Students Request an official transcript from your high school to be sent to [email protected] . Your school can email us an official transcript or if your school uses Naviance, you can request your transcript by adding “The City University of New York (CUNY)” to your list of schools to which you’ve applied.

If you are currently attending or have graduated from a United States-administered American, International, or Department of Defense school, you can request an official transcript from your high school to be sent to [email protected] . If you are sending a transcript through SCOIR, send it only to one CUNY College, and all the other ones the student applied to, will have access to that transcript.

If you are currently attending or have graduated from a Missionary or other American private school, your school must meet CUNY standards for school accreditation. If your high school does not meet accreditation standards, you will be required to take the High School Equivalency test. See the High School Equivalency section below.

Transcripts for Students with High School Equivalency Diploma

Students with High School Equivalency Diploma

• If you received a High School Equivalency diploma from NY (also known as HSE ), send a copy of your diploma and scores. If you were eligible for HSE Regents exemptions, be sure to submit your high school transcript along with your HSE Diploma. If you received an equivalency diploma outside of NYS, contact the appropriate State Education Department for your record. Visit ged.com to learn more.
• HSE Diploma and Scores can be sent to [email protected] .

Transcripts for Home Schooled Students

Home Schooled Students Generally, your home-schooling curriculum should adhere to your school district’s preliminary education requirement for earning a high school diploma. This will allow us to review your entire record as a home-schooled student within the context of the academic requirements as outlined above.

• If you are a New York State resident who received home schooling, a transcript outlining all completed coursework with grades earned is required. You must also submit a letter from the superintendent of your school district or comparable chief school administrator certifying that you have completed the equivalent of a New York State four-year high school program through home schooling.
• If you are a senior who is currently completing a home-school program, you must submit a letter from the superintendent of your school district certifying that you are currently completing a program that is equivalent to a NYS four-year high school program. Upon completion, please submit a letter verifying that you have successfully completed the program.
• If you cannot obtain the letter from the high school district, you must obtain a High School Equivalency diploma. See the High School Equivalency section below.
• If you are an out-of-state resident who received home-schooling, a state-issued diploma is required. If you have not obtained a state-issued diploma, you must obtain your High School Equivalency diploma. ( for more information on how to obtain a High School Equivalency score )

Transcripts for Online and Correspondence School Students

Online and Correspondence Schools CUNY does not accept diplomas from any non-public correspondence, online or virtual high school. Students from these schools must successfully complete a high school equivalency examination to be considered for admission to a CUNY college.

Transcripts for CDOS Commencement Credential and IEP Diploma students

CDOS Commencement Credential and IEP Diploma Applicants with CDOS (Career Development and Occupational Studies) Commencement Credential or an IEP Diploma must earn a High School Equivalency Diploma.

If you are applying to Baruch College, Hunter College or Queens College, use the essay topics below. Baruch College recommends all freshman applicants to submit an essay. Hunter College and Queens College require an essay.

Essay Prompts

• Tell us something meaningful about yourself that is not reflected in your application. You may choose to speak about your interests, aspirations and/or background.
• It is often said that the road to success is paved with setbacks. Tell us about a time you faced a challenge or obstacle. What did you learn from it, and how did it contribute to your success?
• Share an essay on any topic. You may use an essay that you have previously written or one that discusses a topic of your choice.

Supporting Documents

All applicants are encouraged to provide supporting documents as part of their applications – such as essays and letters of recommendation. Be sure to review the admission requirements of your intended program to see if any supporting documents are required.

SAT/ACT Test Scores

In light of the COVID-19 crisis, SAT and ACT test scores are not required nor considered in application review process for the Fall 2023 through Spring 2027 admission cycle. For more information on the suspension of SAT/ACT test scores, click here .

Official Transcript

• Recent signature and date by a school official and must include an original institutional seal. Accepted  signatures include: the Registrar, Dean, Principal, Controller of Examinations, Ministry of Education, or another appropriate school official/office (varies by country).

Students Educated Outside of the United States

If you were educated outside of the United States, you may need to submit additional documentation to complete your application to CUNY.

Transcripts

All Transcripts and associated documents must be translated. Please review our Translation Guidelines for more information.

Secondary School Transcripts

You will need to submit a copy of your complete academic record (all years), as well as any national or government certificates earned. Secondary School documents can be uploaded onto your CUNY application or in certain cases (ie. WAEC) where we require additional information they can be sent to [email protected] . Please review the list of Required Secondary School Credentials for more information.

Official University Transcripts

If you’ve attended university, you’ll need to request an official transcript from each university in order to be considered for admission. Please review the Official transcript section before submitting documents. Please have them send transcripts directly to [email protected] .

Evaluation Services

Applicants educated outside of the United States may choose to have their records evaluated by one of the Approved Evaluation Services listed below or by the University Application Processing Center .

1. Approved Evaluation Services

Students may consider the following outside evaluation agencies:

• Academic Credentials Evaluation Institute, Inc.
• Educational Credential Evaluators
• Foreign Credential Evaluations, Inc.
• Foreign Credentials Service of America
• International Education Evaluations (IEE)
• International Education Research Foundation
• Institute of Foreign Credential Evaluations (IFCS)
• Josef Silny & Associates, Inc., International Education Consultants
• The Evaluation Company
• Transcript Research
• World Education Services, Inc.
• Secondary school record : an official course-by-course evaluation report which includes a grade point average (GPA) based on all secondary school course work and any external examination certificates earned.
• University record : an official course-by-course evaluation report which includes a GPA based on all University course work.
• Secondary school record : proof of secondary school graduation and an official course-by-course evaluation report.
• Please instruct your chosen evaluation service to send the completed evaluation directly to [email protected] .
• Be sure to request that the evaluation service includes certified copies of all documentation used for the evaluation.
• All academic credentials must be evaluated based on official transcripts or academic documents that have been verified by an approved credential evaluation agency.

2. CUNY’s University Application Processing Center (UAPC)

CUNY’s University Application Processing Center can evaluate your transcripts free of charge.

UAPC does not evaluate until all required documents have been submitted. Please follow these guidelines:

• Please observe the list of Required Secondary School Credentials for your country.
• Observe the Translation Guidelines , to ensure a timely evaluation.
• Please submit the form to the relevant office at your previous institutions for official transcripts.
• An official transcript is a copy of your academic record sent directly from your University to CUNY at [email protected] .
• To ensure appropriate documentation is submitted, observe the requirements of an Official Transcript .

Translations

• Copies of complete secondary school record
• Secondary school graduation diploma
• Any external examination certificates earned
• An official transcript of university work, sent directly from the issuing institution

Official translations may be obtained from the following

• Consulate or embassy of the country that is issuing the document
• Translation agency
• Immigrant or refugee association in the U.S. representing the country issuing the document
• The institution where the student studied
• Faculty member of U.S. high school, college, or university (must signify his/her academic department and rank)

All translations must meet the following conditions

• Complete and literal (word-for-word) with no attempts to interpret or evaluate the credential
• Prepared in same format as the original document
• Typed on business or school letterhead stationery
• Signed by a translator attesting to familiarity with the foreign language

CUNY does not accept translations from the following

• The student or members of his/her family
• Individuals not affiliated with any of the organizations listed above

TOEFL/IELTS/PTE/DUOLINGO

If you are on a temporary visa and educated in a non-English speaking environment, you’ll need to submit official test scores for one of the following:

• IELTS (Academic Level)
• PTE (Academic level)

In order for your scores to be considered official, request them to be sent by the issuing agency to CUNY and/or list our university code 2950 when registering for the exams. Copies of scores uploaded to the application are considered unofficial.

Visit the TOEFL , IELTS , PTE or Duolingo website for more information on sending scores. Please review our TOEFL/IELTS/PTE/Duolingo Scores Comparison Chart for more information.

4 Check Your Status

Once you submit your application, we’ll send you an email to log into CUNYfirst. CUNYfirst allows all applicants to check on the status of their applications and view decisions. More information on activating your CUNYfirst account and checking your application status .

If you miss our freshman and transfer application deadlines , you might still be able to apply to one of our colleges that continues to accept applications after the deadline. If you are applying after the deadline date, you’ll be considered by each college on a space available basis.

You’ll receive an admission decision from each of the colleges you selected on your application. Visit our After You are Admitted page for next steps.

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Great Works of Literature I Analytical Response Essay Guidelines

Professor S. Valente Spring 2023

Guidelines for Writing Papers Read these Guidelines before writing your paper

You will write one analytic essay in this class (5 pages). An analytic essay calls for your literary critical analysis of two textual assignments. This type of essay involves several arguments in support of a thesis. Your first, most important task is to pick a clear and specific thesis. Your purpose is to devote your essay to the development and support of this thesis. Hence, write out your thesis concisely. Doing so will clarify your thinking and help you sharpen the focus of your paper.

Your paper should begin with a statement of your thesis. Once you have formulated this thesis, you must justify your position. In the remainder of the essay, you will put together arguments which do just that. Ask yourself such questions as: which issues are directly relevant to my thesis? Which parts of the readings might be relevant to this topic? How can I prove the validity of my statements?

A key to a good preparation is to look at the various sides of the issue (or issues). Make sure that you think about the most relevant facts involved, contemplate the most possible positions, understand the underlying beliefs that would affect this topic, and explain why your position is valid.

Your supporting arguments should be arranged in such ways that they guide the reader to your conclusions. Once you have decided which evidence and which arguments you will use, be sure to order them so that the conclusions you draw are convincing.

The analytical essay format must include an introduction, body paragraphs, and a conclusion.

In the introduction, state clearly your thesis statement and prepare your reader for what follows.

The body paragraphs are the nucleus of your essay. Here you explain each separate point and offer evidence to support the thesis, breaking up your argument into paragraphs. Every paragraph in the body relates to your chosen topic and your thesis, and each paragraph adds a new perspective to the point you are making.

The conclusion wraps everything together, reiterating the previous points and bringing them all together to strengthen your original thesis. You should include a Works Cited page at the very end of your essay, where you cite the texts you quoted from in your essay.

Preparing your Arguments – Initial Lists One of the best ways to decide on how to order your paper is to write down the arguments you will use to support your thesis prior to writing the paper. After you have done this, arrange your arguments so that they provide the most logically persuasive position. Then decide which passages from the readings can be used to support these claims. Note where this material will be incorporated into your paper.

Outlining your presentation Once you have collected your material and decided on both the thesis you wish to present and your arguments make an outline. The outline will be a picture of the logical order of your essay. You will work out the final product from this summary outline.

Checking Your Argument – Rough Draft Stage Once you have a draft of the essay ask yourself the following questions: 1. Is my thesis clearly stated? Is it valid within the context of the text? 2. Have I presented my arguments logically so that the reader can follow and understand them?

If you believe you have done so, you are ready to polish your writing style. But, please, don’t forget: 1) All paragraphs and essays must be typed and double spaced. 2) Put your name on each page of this paper. 3) Proofread your paper carefully for typing errors. 4) Outline your essay prior to writing it. 5) Revise each paragraph or essay at least twice. Never turn in your first draft. 6) Write simply and clearly, using concrete, specific examples. 7) Use quotes and references from your readings to support your claims. 8) Footnote all quotes and references. Use MLA Handbook for guidelines regarding notes for documentation. 9) Refer to the MLA Handbook for rules of punctuation, quotations, and other matters of style. 10) Write in an active voice. Avoid passive constructions such as “the book was read by the student,” 11) Follow the APA guidelines on gender neutral language. 12) When expressing your views, write in the first person.

Then, correct all grammatical errors, improve your sentence structure, and prepare the final draft of your paper.

Choose your own topic or from one of the prompts below:

• Juxtapose Abraham’s and Moses’s relationship to God.
• Juxtapose Sarah’s and Rebecca’s relationships to God.
• God makes covenants with Abraham and later with Jacob. Compare the covenants.
• Discuss Joseph’s relationship with his family and his relationship with Pharaoh.
• Discuss Sappho’s lyric poetry, use of metaphors and imagery.

Don’t forget that you may ask me any question regarding this paper and come to see me at any time, in my office hours or by appointment.

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Course : Great Works of Literature I (ENG 2800)

University : baruch college cuny.

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Baruch College Writing Center

Baruch Writing Guides

We’ve created these resources to help you work independently on a range of writing skills. Some come from our workshops , while others were developed for our Writing Consultants to use in one-to-one sessions.

If you can’t find what you’re looking for here, check out our broader selection of our favorite online resources .

The writing process

• Brainstorming strategies
• Outlining strategies
• Strategies for radical revision
• Strategies for sentence-level revision

Understanding assignments

• Understanding assignment instructions

English language learning

• A short guide to practicing English productively
• Translanguaging strategies

Business writing

Case analyses.

• Annotated model case analysis
• Useful language for writing case analyses

Grammar & sentence-level clarity

• Article use in context
• Tense use in context

Structure & organization

• Transition words in context

Analysis & argument

Analyzing images.

• Model visual analysis

Thesis Statements

• Useful language for thesis statements
• Comparing and contrasting strategies

Choosing Research Topics

• Strategies for narrowing a research topic
• Identifying a research question with significance

Using sources

• Language to introduce citations
• When to use summary, paraphrase, or quotation

Application materials

Cover letters.

• Model cover letter — Front Desk Position
• Model cover letter and resume — Audit Intern Position
• Responding to a job ad
• Sentence structures used in cover letters

Personal statements

• Prewriting for personal statements

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