CUNY Hunter College

Supplemental essays

1. Describe an experience/time that impacted your life. It could be when you learned something new, faced a situation that challenged you, or anything academic, personal, or professional related that has made an impact on you.· ~500 words
2. Why do you want to go to college and what are some of your areas of academic interest or career goals? How does your specific Macaulay campus choice fit with those plans? What do you expect to contribute and gain from the campus-based and Macaulay communities?· ~500 words
3. What have you learned about the specific scholar cohort of your choice that makes you interested in applying?· ~300 words
4. Daedalus – How were you first introduced to Computer Science? How have you continued to develop your computer science skills? How have you sought out additional exposure to computer science? Describe an experience which helped you develop your interest in computer science. A wide range of perspectives ideas, and cultures make for a productive learning environment, tell us about your background and experiences and how they make you unique and influence you.· ~300 words
5. Muse – Tell us about a time you encountered a work of art in any artistic discipline (fine art, music, dance, theater) that resonated with you and how that informed your creative/artistic practice or intellectual pursuits related to the arts?· ~300 words
6. Nursing – Nurses make up the largest profession within healthcare providing round-the-clock care to all patients in many different settings. What are the elements of caring needed by a nurse today? How have you shown this in your life thus far? One of nursing‘s most important responsibilities is to advocate for the individual, as well as, the global community. How do you think a nurse would achieve this? Have you ever advocated for an individual or group? The Nursing Scholar Program at Hunter College is a rigorous, fast paced curriculum which requires students to take and excel in advanced courses such as Chemistry, Anatomy & Physiology, and Microbiology. In 1-2 paragraphs, please explain why you think you are prepared to take on such a rigorous curriculum and why you think you will excel in such an environment?· ~600 words
7. Roosevelt – Describe an issue of public concern that you feel strongly about. What have you learned about it so far, and what are some things you still want to know? (For example: immigration, criminal justice, social mobility, housing, sustainable cities, affordable education, international human rights, public health, job security, access to voting).· ~300 words
8. Yalow – Are you considering a career in any or all of the following: Scientific Research (ex. chemistry, biology, physics, math, psychology, bioMedical), Medical School (ex. physician, dentist, veterinarian) or Allied Health fields (ex. physical therapy, optometry, genetic counseling, pharmacy etc. – excluding nursing)? Briefly describe and share any related experiences that speak to or affirm the interest(s).· ~300 words
9. An essay of 500 words or less is required along with your CUNY Admission Application to Hunter College. Review the essay topics below. Option 1 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. Option 2 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? Option 3 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.

Copied verbatim from the school's official admissions page (2025-26 cycle).