HSAS: College/Guidance:Additional Resources
College Admissions Resources
CUNY - link to City University of NY system
The Education Conservancy
is a non-profit organization that seeks to provide equity the college
application process.
View
this site
College Planning Tools
For the Learning Leaders College Planning Guide, please click here.
For a glossary of College Admissions terms, please
click here.
(used by permission of Lisa Sohmer, Garden School, Jackson
Heights, NY)
Students.gov: Applying to or thinking of applying to college? Students.gov is an official U.S. government web site designed for college students and their families. Their mission is to provide you with easy access to all of the education information and resources you need from all parts of the government. Check it out!
Academic Enrichment Opportunities
College
Now
(College Now is a free program designed to prepare
New York City's public high school students for
college.)
Lehman College Continuing Education
This program has a well established reputation for educational, creative, and athletic courses specifically designed for young people. Many courses are offered for teenagers that include test preparation, study skills, music, art, and theatre. View the course catalogue
Housing
Housing for college students in the New York City area
Opportunity Programs
The
Higher Education Opportunity Program (HEOP)
The Higher Education Opportunity Program (HEOP) is an academic support
program established by the state of NEW YORK in 1970. It enables motivated
students who lack adequate preparation and financial resources for college
attendance to pursue a college degree. To meet the specific need of
its students, HEOP primarily provides testing, counseling, tutoring.
academic advisement and financial assistance. To see a complete list
of colleges in NEW YORK STATE that have HEOP programs click
here for a pdf attachment
SUNY Metropolitan Recruitment Center
The State University of New York Metropolitan Recruitment Center will be hosting Group Information Sessions
regarding SUNY academic programs, applications, and financial aid. More information can be found by clicking here.
SUNY Educational Opportunities Program
The Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) offers
disadvantaged New York State residents who wish to attend the State
University achieve this goal. More information can be found by clicking
here
You can also view the EOP admissions summary
SEEK
SEEK stands for Search for Education, Elevation, and Knowledge. It is the higher education opportunity program at the senior (four year) CUNY colleges. It was established to provide comprehensive academic support to assist capable students who otherwise might not be able to attend college due to their educational and financial circumstances. Students are admitted without regard to age, sex, sexual orientation, race, disability, or creed.
In addition
This is a site that Ms. Harris and Ms. Wise
recommend for anyone doing research on colleges.
This is a compilation
of up-to-date news articles from around the country regarding the college
process including financial aid and admissions.
Colleges
That Change Lives, Inc. (CTCL)
This is a non-profit
organization dedicated to the advancement and support of a student-centered
college search process. We support the goal of each student finding
a college that develops a lifelong love of learning and provides the
foundation for a successful and fulfilling life beyond college. View
this site
Historically Black Colleges and Universities
View a list of notable graduates from historically black colleges
Student Rights in the College Admissions Process