College Planning
College Information:
- Successfully Navigating College Admissions – Learn about current admission trends, the changing SAT/ACT environment, what college admissions officers are looking for, and more. This is a Zoom event. This event takes place on Wednesday, January 21st, 2026 at 7:30pm. To register for this event, please sign up HERE
- Destination College Series – Guides students through every stage of the college journey, helping them build confidence, clarity, and a personalized plan for life after high school. Events take place on Mondays at 7pm and take place online. The program runs from January 12th, 2026, to August 24th, 2026. For more information, please call 914-422-1400 or visit HERE
- The U.S. Department of Education College Guide – A customizable college navigator from the National Center for Education Statistics.
- First in the Family – Guidance for students who will be the first in their families to attend college.
- SUNY Campus and Academic Program Guide – Learn about what you can study at the 64 campuses of the State University of New York and what sports they offer.
Entrance Exams:
- College Board – The official SAT homepage.
- ACT – The official ACT home page.
Financial Aid:
- Federal Student Aid – FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) information from the U.S. Department of Education.
- NYS Higher Education Services Corporation – Resources for New York State residents on financing a college education.
- Scholarships for Women and Minority Students – Scholarships and grants for students who belong to underrepresented groups.
- Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) – A program that provides access, academic support, and financial aid to economically disadvantaged students who show promise for succeeding in college, but who may not have otherwise been offered admission.
- 45+ College Scholarships for Minority Students – Scholarships for minorities in many different majors and fields of work. Some are targeted for specific minority groups, and some are available to all minorities.
