CUNY

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City University of New York's Teacher Academy

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.