Application Requirements
Your chosen college must be accredited by a body recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation. All college admissions policies must be non-denominational and open to applicants of all religions, faiths, and beliefs. For the application, you must:
- Provide proof of legal blindness. Verification should be in the form of a statement from a state rehabilitation agency, an ophthalmologist, or an optometrist.
- Provide proof of U.S. citizenship or legal residency. Verification should be in the form of a passport, birth certificate, naturalization papers, or proof of legal residency.
- Provide documentation of academic achievement via copies of school transcripts.
- Include three letters of recommendation. Two letters should attest to your academic skills. Each letter must include the name, address, and telephone number of the person writing the reference.
- We want to learn about you as a person beyond your academic achievements. Please write a personal statement of 500 words or less detailing your inspirations – including your passions, goals, and dreams – in education, your career, and beyond!
Deadline to Apply is March 31st.
Questions? Call 212-769-7833 or email us.
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