When she first visited NYIT, Candace McCoy knew it was the right school for her. “I chose NYIT for many reasons. It is a small school with small class sizes, a 14:1 student faculty ratio, a vibrant student life with clubs and organizations, and really generous with scholarships and grants,” she says. “At Preview Day, I was still deciding between NYIT and another school, but after seeing the campus and [meeting with] the student leaders, I knew NYIT would be a place where I would fit in well.” Having confidence in the school is key, because McCoy will be spending a lot of time at the institution. She is majoring in engineering management with a minor in energy science, and will get her bachelor’s degree in 2018. She will then go on to earn her master’s degree in 2019. “At first when choosing a major I was undecided between business management and engineering,” McCoy says. “I decided to major in engineering management because it combines the two. I am excited to learn how to be a better ...