"Four-years of tuition and fees, leading to a baccalaureate degree in mathematics or science with initial certification to teach in middle and/or high school….Stipends for internships during the school year and summer.
-Official University of New York’s Teacher Academy Website
Location: New York
Specialty: The academy, in its second year, prepares undergraduates to be math or science teachers in New York city’s public middle and high schools.
How to get in: The school looks for applicants who are strong in science and mathematics and want to become teachers. Applicants need a high overall GPA, as well as high scores on the SAT or ACT.
Percentage of students accepted: Out of the 400 students who applied in 2007, about 120 were accepted.
Estimated annual value of tuition: $5,000. Students can earn up to $1,600 annually for fieldwork in partner host schools. Price you have to pay in tuition costs: $0.
Contact:
TA @ BMCC
199 Chambers Street
New York, NY 10007
Phone: 212-220-1342