ACE Selection Criteria
The selection criteria for prospective ACE students is as follows:
My Brother's Keeper>ACE Freshman Cohort, Fall 2025
- Be an incoming new first-time male student of color.
- Be a regular admit and not admitted to SEEK.
- Earned less than 21 credits (AP, College Now, etc.) prior to the first semester at John Jay College.
- Select any academic major except applied mathematics, cell & molecular biology and forensic science.
- Attend the MBK Connect Orientation, July 8-10.
- Enroll in a 5-Week Summer course from July 14-August 14 and attend all classes that meet Tuesday-Thursday from 10:00am-3:00pm.
- Application for Eligible MBK-ACE Students
ACE Freshman Cohort, TBA for Fall 2025
- Be an incoming new freshman student.
- Earned less than 21 credits (AP, College Now, etc.) prior to the first semester at John Jay College.
CUNY Transfer Cohort, TBA for Fall 2025
- Be a first-time CUNY transfer student at John Jay for fall 2025 (continuing/returning CUNY transfers are not eligible).
- Completed prerequisite coursework at prior CUNY community college for the intended ACE-eligible major at John Jay.
- Earned an associate's degree by spring 2025.
- Not enrolled in the CJBS online program.
Additional Eligibility Requirements for All Cohorts
- Complete all CUNY admissions requirements. To apply to CUNY visit: www.cuny.edu/admissions
- Be a New York State resident and/or eligible for in-state tuition.
- Agree to enroll in at least 15 credits (5 courses) each semester.
- Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and the New York State Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) application.*
- Select an ACE-eligible major. Click here to see a list of all ACE-eligible majors.
- Students cannot participate in both ACE and another JJAY special program (SEEK, Honors Scholars, APPLE Corps, Early Start, Adelante, etc.).
- Agree to adhere to all ACE Program requirements.
Recruitment Update: ACE is no longer accepting students for 2024-2025. We have reached our enrollment limit for the academic year. Also, ACE is not accepting applications for the 2025-2026 academic year.
*All students (except those who are unable to apply due to immigration status) must complete both FAFSA and TAP applications. We encourage those who do not meet eligibility requirements for federal and state aid to check eligibility and apply for funds through the New York State Dream Act.