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College Admissions 411 - a new Spanish-language television series that provides U.S. Latinos with a step-by-step guide for applying to college (available in Spanish and English).
CollegeAtlas.org - website providing relevant information about colleges and higher education opportunities worldwide.
CUNY RESOURCES
Learning Leaders - helpful college planning resources, including College Planning Guide
New! Know Before You Enroll - A NYC Mayor's Office of Adult Education resource providing information to help New Yorkers make informed decisions when selecting a school or training program.
Know How To Go - Student-friendly site with practical advice organized by grade, starting in middle school. Students- check out the Middle School Student College Quiz! Educators- check out the KnowHow2Go Mentor Workbook.
Mapping Your Future - Advice on careers, colleges, financial aid, and more provided by HESC.
Occupational Outlook Handbook - A nationally recognized source of career information, designed to provide valuable assistance to individuals making decisions about their future work lives.
Mentoring in Medicine - Providing opportunities to increase the participation of students of color in the wide range of careers in the medical field.
National Association for College Admission Counseling - college & career development opportunities, research, and resources for students and counselors. Schools: check out NACAC's Statement of Principles of Good Practices highlighting a set of best practices in the field. Students check out Get to Know your Counselor and other helpful tips for college preparedness.
NextStepU- a website with multiple resources for students, families and counselors. Designed to help students plan for life after high school, their magazine includes articles on career choice, transition tips for life after high school, and choosing a major. Guidance counselors can obtain 10 free copies of the magazine (and additional copies for a fee). Counselors may access the order form here and, after registering online, may access the digital version of the magazine.
PostsecondaryConnection - created and maintained by Achieve, with support from the Lumina Foundation for Educators, this website provides resources for educational stakeholders engaged in making the link between high school preparation and college success.
TestPrepReview.com - access free online practice tests-SAT, ACT and more!
The New York Urban League- providing information about employment, education, health care, housing, and the civic arena. Recommended resource: A Parent's Guide to College. Information on how to use the parent guide will be presented during upcoming Parent Academies: October 15 (Bronx), October 17 (Staten Island), October 19 (Queens), October 24 (Brooklyn), and November 2 (Manhattan).
Tools to Help Students Prepare for College - a resource guide for guidance counselors and college advisors that promotes the implementation of a comprehensive college-readiness program in every New York City public high school
Undocumented Students-General Information:
U.S. Service Academies are among the top ranked universities in the country. Graduates earn a top-tier education, extensive leadership training, and a commission as an officer in the US armed forces. Additional information on the academies and the application and nomination processes can be found here.
New! YouCanToo - A NYC Mayor's Office of Adult Education resource providing a network tool for adult learners interested in reaching their educational and career goals.
Common Application
CUNY Application
New! Friday, May 4, 2012-Application Deadline for the Charles Robertson Scholarship Award. Once again, this award (approximately $300) will be presented to one male student and one female student selected among eligible candidates currently attending a public high school in Brooklyn and graduating in June 2012. Access application form here.
New! Friday, March 30, 2012 - Application Deadline for the Morris and Eve Brown Foundation Award. The Foundation once again will be presenting awards of $2,000 each to selected candidates from across the five boroughs. Schools may submit applications for up to two deserving high school seniors who meet eligibility criteria. View additional information here.
New! The College Connections Project at the Manhattan Educational Opportunity Center provides college application fee waivers to low-income adults age 19 and over. The application fee waivers can be used to pay the application fees to CUNY ($65/$70) and to SUNY Empire State College ($50). Information is available here or by calling 212-961-5853.
Providing Effective Financial Aid Assistance to Students from Foster Care and Unaccompanied Youth: A Key to Higher Education Access and Success - a manual to assist guidance counselors and anyone who helps youth from foster care and unaccompanied homeless youth to secure the maximum allowable financial aid for postsecondary education or training programs, includes how to respond to new FAFSA questions that will determine federal financial aid status for these students, and a section on sensitive communication
Scholarship Guide - In partnership with the Citi Foundation and New Visions for Public Schools. The guide contains information on 2009-10 scholarships for New York City students. (updated information will be posted upon availability)
StartHereGetThere.org, a website dedicated to Student Financial Aid Awareness Month, provides questions and answers about FAFSA completion, tips and tools, engaging videos
Syracuse University School of Architecture Full Scholarships for African-American Students -10 full scholarships for African-American men and women interested in studying architecture. Contact Mark Robbins, Dean, School of Architecture at 315-443-2256.
The New York Urban League’s Whitney M. Young, Jr. Memorial Scholarship