SBL/SDL / Master’s Application Checklist

We’ll Save You a Seat – Spring 2027 Cohort

You may now apply or finish your Spring 2027 application to the CITE/Russell Sage SBL/SDL /Master’s Program

Application Checklist  

√  Items below marked with a CHECK MARK are necessary for a fully completed application 

    ∗ Provisional Acceptance Needs – Items below marked with a STAR ICON (∗) are necessary for provisional acceptance. Submission of these items will allow your application to be reviewed and moved forward for provisional acceptance. Once provisionally accepted, you can begin the program. Then, you will have more time to submit the remaining documents (typically by the end of the 1st term) as specified in your provisional acceptance letter from the college.  

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    1 Apply online

    √ Click the Link here, and scroll down to the section titled “Interested in applying to a CITE Program?”: 

    https://engage.sage.edu/register/cite_app

    ∗ Submit Application – Begin and submit your application even if it is incomplete  

    2 Transcripts

    √  Official transcripts from all undergraduate and graduate degrees, certifications and courses must be submitted  

    ∗  Master’s Transcript with 3.0 GPA – An unofficial copy of your master’s transcript will suffice for provisional enrollment 

    3 Professional Documents

    √  Personal statement, Resume & Certification  

    ∗  Resume – Showing 3 years of experience under your license OR at least 1 year with the understanding and agreement from the applicant that you will complete 3 years before the end of the program or you will be ineligible for SBL/SDL certification per state requirements  

    ∗  Copy of Cert – this link can be used: https://eservices.nysed.gov/teach/certhelp/search-cert-holder  

     

    4 Professional References & Internship Commitment Form Sign-Off 

    √  Two letters of reference and one signature on the Internship Commitment Form – these documents must total three separate individuals and one of the three must be a current supervisor. 

    ∗  Submission of One – Either one Letter of Recommendation OR the Signed Internship Commitment Form  

    5 Attend one session (dates below) Meet & Greet 

    √  Attend one session of the Meet & Greet: Sage Admin Leadership Conversations series. 

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    Important Dates & Contact Information 

    Please see below for Office Hours, FAQs, Open Houses, and Alumni/Faculty Meet and Greet dates

    • Office Hours: Drop in and get application help, or ask questions – No RSVP required (just hit the link)
    • FAQs: You’ll see some of the most common application and program questions answered – No RSVP required (just hit the link)
    • * Alumni / Faculty Meet and Greet: Network with Instructors and Program Alumni – RSVP required (click to register) Please note you must attend one of these Meet & Greet sessions.
    • Open House: Full presentation of the program side-by-side with our SJNY Administration program, with a Q&A session after – RSVP required (click to register)

    Questions? 
    Text – ‪(718) 218-5452‬
    Email – mia@citeprograms.com,  diane@citeprograms.com

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    FALL ’26 & SPRING ’27 COHORTS – Important Dates

    Date Time Type Link

    Tuesdays

    6:30-7:30

    Office Hours   https://us02web.zoom.us/j/8184569486?pwd=VXVKdWpwNHJTKzY0T0p5SFFMRHphUT09

    Thursdays

    6:00-7:00

    Office Hours https://us02web.zoom.us/j/8184569486?pwd=VXVKdWpwNHJTKzY0T0p5SFFMRHphUT09

    10/5

    6:30 PM

    Open House https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/aX-5wTNoQJi2QDDN8Z8QVg

    10/7

    7:30 PM

    Meet & Greet  https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/L1vm6t57Q6SvK3EWZitYYg

    10/15

    7 PM FAQ https://us06web.zoom.us/j/7632204487

    10/22

    7 PM Open House https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/LZ0erOVXQyydqqs647CiAA

    10/26

    6:30 PM

    Meet and Greet https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/yaFwfuZNTd-aPwiAwanTPw

    10/28

    7:30 PM

    FAQ https://us06web.zoom.us/j/7632204487

    11/2

    6:30 PM

    Meet & Greet https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/2Wrp99XCQ_KmBxQ81dTQYw

    11/4

    7:30 PM

    Open House https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/L1GejBlLRV2sYEryrOn2Pw

    11/10

    5:30 PM

    FAQ https://us06web.zoom.us/j/7632204487

    11/17

    5:30 PM

    Open House https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/HxcfcygmSnCRpgFZtJ8qIQ

    11/19

    7 PM Meet & Greet https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/ZtOca2d0Q2GyZ5sPvvPprA

    12/2

    7:30 PM

    FAQ https://us06web.zoom.us/j/7632204487

    12/7/26

    6:30 PM

    Open House https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/lFVys7F7REmHaYfGBgrL6g

    12/9/26

    7:30 PM

    Meet & Greet https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/iFFDiyLVQdOIvKr_REEDeg

    12/14

    6:30 PM

    FAQ https://us06web.zoom.us/j/7632204487

    12/16

    7:30 PM

    Meet and Greet  https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/Y6oYKYfpSMKeAasffPm–A

    Questions? 
    Text – ‪(718) 218-5452‬
    Email – mia@citeprograms.com,  diane@citeprograms.com

     

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