College Prep Resources

1) High School Graduation
2) College Options
3) Testing
4) College Applications
5) Admissions Essay
6) Financial Aid
7) Athletic Recruiting

HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION

Remember to have all your grades, credits, and Regents testing in order! For graduation requirements and testing support, visit the Educational Resources page.

COLLEGE OPTIONS

- List of local colleges (download)
- Search for Colleges on CollegeBoard
- CUNY Application Profile
Average GPA and SAT scores of admitted students

TESTING

SAT
Take the SAT in the spring of your Junior year and Fall of your Senior year.
- College Board Information and Registration
- Sample Test Questions
- INeedAPencil.com free online practice program.

ACT
The ACT is a college entrance exam as an alternative to the SAT.
- ACT Information and Registration

COLLEGE APPLICATIONS

See deadline dates on the calendar below.

State University of New York (SUNY)
One application to apply to all SUNY schools
SUNY Application

City University of New York (CUNY)
One application to apply to all CUNY schools.
CUNY Application

The Common Application
The Common Application is used to apply to 456 different schools, primarily private colleges. See what schools are on the list.
Common Application Forms

ADMISSIONS ESSAYS

10 Tips for Writing an Essay
College Board Essay Writing Tips
Essay Skills and Sample College Essays

FINANCIAL AID

FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)
All students should fill out this application. Fill out the application now

SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS

FastWeb Scholarship Search
Search for college scholarships here.

South Bronx United College Scholarship Fund
Awarded to 1-2 high school seniors who embody the mission and spirit of SBU. Stay tuned for application information.

Foot Locker Scholar Athlete Scholarship
Deadline: January 12, 2012

Seinfeld Scholarship Program
Awarded to applying seniors attending Bronx public schools and maintaining an 85 average or above.
Deadline: February 6, 2012

AXA Achievement Scholarship
Awarded to New York City Seniors.
Deadline: February 15, 2012
Download Paper Application

ABENY Scholarship
Association of Black Educations of New York Scholarship is giving to a NYC public school High School senior.
Deadline: April 27, 2012

ATHLETIC RECRUITING

If you want to play soccer in college, contact the coaches for all schools you are applying to. Send them a cover letter and resume. Invite them to your games and tournaments. Create a YouTube channel of your game videos if possible.

- Sample Resume
- Sample Cover Letter

Recruiting Information:

Before you contact schools, make sure you know the division your school plays in:

NCAA Div I - offers athletic scholarships
NCAA Div II - offers athletic scholarships
NCAA Div III - no athletic scholarships
NJCAA Div I - 2 year programs offer athletic scholarships
NJCAA Div III - 2 year programs, no athletic scholarships
NAIA - some scholarships available

- NCAA Student Athlete Eligibility Information
- NCAA Eligibility Center

Create an Online Profile

- BeRecruited.com