The school is also notable for its outstanding location- both the campus and its dormitories (known as 'The Towers') are close to many of NYC's major points of interest.
Some notable alumni:
Russell Simmons (Founder of Def Jam), Stanley Kubrick, Abraham Maslow, Solomon Asch, Upton Sinclair, Jonas Salk, Henry Kissinger, Woody Allen, Colin Powell, Ed Koch and many more!