College Office College Counselor Natiki Montano Natiki.Montano@democracyprep.org
College Access Instructor Jenny Caruso Jenny.Caruso@democracyprep.org
College Counselor Thomas Roberts Thomas.Roberts@democracyprep.org
Alumni Advisor Jessica Powell Jessica.Powell@democracyprep.org
9th Grade College Access This year, Bronx Prep has begun expanding the College Access Program to 9th grade. The curriculum focus for 9th Grade College Access is to support scholars in developing the soft skills that are necessary to be successful in high school, college, and beyond. 9th grade is a transitional year, and one that can be very challenging to many. This course will offer extra support to scholars through a curriculum focused on character development. G oals for thi s year - Self-Assessment and Self Discovery (in preparation to write a college essay) - Goal Setting - Development of Communication and Self-Advocacy Skills - Development of Research and Technology Skills
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10 & 11 Grade PSAT Prep Each 10th grader has received a PSAT practice book to help prepare them for the October 15th test. The 10th grade team is working with scholars to make sure they have all the tools they need to perform their best. Scores on this exam will help us determine where the strengths and areas of growth are for our scholars and how we can better support them in preparing for the SAT’s. 11th grade College Access has been preparing for the October 15th PSATs by taking daily practice exams in class. Students are strengthening their vocabulary by learning new SAT words and incorporating them into writing prompts to demonstrate understanding.
October 11th SAT 12th Grade October 15th PSAT 10th & 11th Grade October 15th Vaughn College of Aeronautics & Technology visits Bronx Prep 12th Grade October 16th Wheaton College visits Bronx Prep 12th Grade October 24th Manhattanville College visits Bronx Prep 12th Grade November 8th SAT 12th Grade November 21st Mail Out Day! FAFSA Workshop November & January December 6th SAT
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October Spring 2014 2016
11th Grade College Access Senior Pictures! SUNY College Fair @ The Jacob Javits Center September 23, 2014
This year’s 11th grade College Access class has gotten off to a strong start. So far we have discussed and presented information on CUNY colleges/universities and SUNY colleges/universities these included some of the two-year programs and the 4-year programs as well as the opportunity programs in both institutions such as SEEK/CD and EOP. We are also preparing for October PSAT and the June SAT by taking practice tests and working on writing prompts that help build vocabulary. As we continue forward this year we are going to be doing research of on different majors and the careers that these majors lead to.
12th Grade College Access School has only been in session for one month, but our senior scholars are already visiting colleges, learning about financial aid, developing a clear understanding of what researchers say it means to be “college ready,” working on college applications, editing their college essays, and diligently looking for scholarship opportunities. This month is dedicated to starting our public and private school applications, and perfecting the college essay. Next month, November 21st, is our annual “BP Mail Out Day!” Apparently we are on the cutting edge because this year the NYC Department of Education announced their participation in a national campaign, “College Application Week,” which begins on Monday, November 17th and ends on Friday, November 21st.
Alumni Bronx Prep is proud to announce that 82% of our 2014 graduates have successfully matriculated into college this fall. More students are slotted to enroll in Spring 2015 and we are excited to support them every step of the way! We have students attending college all over New York and in Georgia. Some of the schools our scholars have chosen to attend this year are: Emory University Fordham University Cornell University Mercer University Iona College Monroe College CUNY/SUNY
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