The City College of New York

Admissions Ambassador Program

Who are Admissions Ambassadors and what do they do?

Admissions Ambassadors are not only academic achievers, but are recognized leaders on the

City College campus. They generally serve as the first contact, and essential link, between

the City College of New York (CCNY) Admissions Office and all prospective students.

Our Admissions Ambassadors come from diverse backgrounds, and are individuals who

have:

 Skills and enthusiasm to present to groups

 The ability to think on their feet

 Knowledge of the CCNY Campus

What is the Office of Admissions looking for?

We are looking for team players who have the following characteristics:

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Reliability and flexibility

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Positivity and enthusiasm

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Communication skills

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Tact

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Patience

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Punctuality

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Professionalism

What are the benefits?

 Excellent public relations experience to build personal and professional skills

 In-depth knowledge of CCNY

 Leadership experience and the opportunity to shape the Admissions Ambassador

program

 Recognition through certificates and letters of recommendation

 CCNY apparel

 Early registration

 A scholarship of $500 per semester

What type of commitment does being an Admissions Ambassador involve?

CCNY Admissions Ambassadors should be able to commit at least 2 hours per week during

the regular semesters in various capacities. The Office of Admissions generally hosts several

on-campus events where Admissions Ambassadors will participate. They include: workshops

for high school counselors, City University of New York’s (CUNY) Counselor Conference,

Undergraduate Open House and many more similar events.

How can I apply to be an Admissions Ambassador?

You must submit the attached Admissions Ambassador application, one essay, a resume, and

2 recommendation letters in order to be considered for the program. In addition, you must

have a CCNY GPA of 2.8 or higher in order to apply. This is a self-managed application,

meaning that it is your responsibility to gather all the required documents. All completed

applications (2 recommendation letters, application form, essay, resume and any additional

sheets) must be submitted in one envelope. Your application will then be reviewed and you

will be contacted for an interview. Please visit www.ccny.cuny.edu\scholarships to download

the application. You can submit your application in person or by mail by November 7, 2012

to:

Scholarship Office

Wille Administration Building A-101

160 Convent Avenue

New York, NY 10031

What about the recommendation form?

Recommendations should be completed by someone affiliated with The City College of New

York (such as a staff or faculty member). You must forward the recommendation form to the

individual writing your recommendation. It is your responsibility to collect the completed

recommendation form (in a sealed envelope) and submit it along with your application in

order to be considered for the Admissions Ambassador program. You will need to submit at

least 2 letters of recommendation.

How can I get more information about the Admissions Ambassador program?

Gaslin Osias is the contact person for the CCNY Admissions Ambassador program. You can

contact him at (212) 650-7023, via e-mail at gosias@ccny.cuny.edu or stop by the Office of

Admissions to speak with him.

The City College of New York

Admissions Ambassador Program Application

To the applicant: Please carefully read the Admissions Ambassador Information Sheet before

completing this application. If you attach additional pages, please be sure that your name is on

every page.

(Please print clearly or type)

Gender: Male Female

Class Level: Freshman Sophomore Junior Senior

First Name: ______________________Middle Initial: ___ Last Name:__________________

Address: _____________________________________________________________________

City: _____________________________________ State: ______ Zip: ___________________

SSN: ________________________ Date of Birth: ___________________________________

Home Number: (____) _____________________ Cell Number: (____) _________________

E-mail Address: _______________________________________________________________

High School Attended: ____________________________ Date of Graduation: ___________

College(s) attended (transfer students): ____________________________________________

Intended Major: __________________________ Intended Minor: ____________________

CCNY cumulative GPA: ______________ Expected Date of CCNY Graduation:_________

Please note that responding to the next 2 questions are voluntary and the information will

be kept confidential. Refusal to provide this information will not affect your application.

Are you Hispanic/Latino? Yes No

Indicate your race by selecting one of more options:

American Indian or Alaska Native

Asian

Black or African American

Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander

White

Using a separate sheet of paper, please answer one of the following essay questions. Please

write the essay question you chose on the top of the page.

1. Why did you choose City College? Please share any information related to your decision

to attend CCNY, including academic experience and interests, family history, financial

considerations, etc.

2. Why do you want to become a CCNY Admissions Ambassador and what will you bring

to the group?

3. Describe a specific activity or organization in which you were directly involved as an

activist or leader. What challenges did you face, how did you resolve them, and what did

you learn about yourself in the process?

Use the space below and/or additional sheet(s) of paper to list and extracurricular activities

that you are/have been involved in. This may include work experience, campus activities,

athletic teams, internships, study abroad and community service. First semester freshman

and transfer students may include activities from high school or previous college(s)

attended.

Activity/Organization

Dates of Involvement

Position(s) Held

Signature: _____________________________________ Date: __________________

Thank you for applying for the Admissions Ambassador Program. You will be contacted within

two weeks after the application deadline to arrange an interview.

Return your completed application along with your essay, resume and two letters of

recommendations by Nov. 7, 2012 to:

Scholarship Office

Wille Administration Building A-101

160 Convent Avenue

New York, NY 10031

The City College of New York

Admissions Ambassador Program

Recommendation Form

To the Applicant: Complete the top portion of this form and forward it to the individual writing

the recommendation. The recommendation form must be returned to you in a sealed envelope.

Name (Print): ____________________________ ______________________________

First Last

I am aware of the rights afforded me by the Federal Educational Right to Privacy Act of 1974, as

amended. I hereby □ waive □ do not waive my right to examine the contents of this

recommendation letter. I understand that by waiving my right I do so under the condition that the

reference is used solely for the purpose for which it is intended.

To the Recommender: Thank you for agreeing to complete this recommendation form. The

above individual is an applicant for the Admissions Ambassador program. Ambassadors are

students who will assist the Office of Admissions with various recruitment activities by

conducting campus tours, participating in open houses, and attending on-campus events with

high school guidance counselors. They will play an essential role in the college’s recruitment

efforts so your comments are crucial to the selection process. Using your knowledge of this

individual, please type or print legibly your response to the following questions. Please return

this form and any additional sheet(s) in a sealed envelope, signed across the seal, to the student.

For how long and in what capacity have you known the applicant?

______________________________________________________________________________

Please evaluate the applicant on each of the following characteristics:

Excellent

Good

Average

Poor

Unable to Judge

Oral communication skills

Motivation & Initiative

Reliability & Dependability

Enthusiasm & Friendliness

Pride in The City College of New York

Ability to relate to others

Using the space below, or by attaching additional sheet(s), please provide additional

comments about this applicant’s potential for being a CCNY Admissions Ambassador.

______________________________________________________________________________

Recommender’s Name: _________________________________________________________

Signature: ______________________________________________ Date: ________________

Title: _________________________________ Department: ________________________

Phone Number: (_____) ___________________ E-mail: _____________________________