The Academic Forum represents the academic interests of all PA members and students and supports the school's academic faculty.
- The Academic Forum provides informational sessions to PA members regarding academic matters of interest and post-secondary placement.
- The Academic Forum Officers will meet with counterparts among LaGuardia High School faculty, administrators, and with others involved in academic matters.
- The Academic Forum will issue reports and recommendations as appropriate, to the Executive Board, to the general membership and to the LaGuardia faculty and administration.
Current Support Offerings
TUTORING OPTIONS
By popular interest, the LAG PA Academic Forum is sharing a list of community sourced tutoring and college prep options. Please note these are services provided by individuals and organizations that are independent of LaGuardia. Academic Forum does not vet or claim responsibility for any experiences with listed resources.
If you would like to share a resource to be added to this list, please email us as academicforum@laguardiahspa.org.
Click Here for Community Sourced Tutoring Options
The LaGuardia Academic Forum invites you to join us on November 4th, 2026 from 7pm – 8pm EST for an illuminating presentation about the SAT & the ACT led by Carla Pedersen, Executive Director at Academic Approach, exclusively for LaGuardia students. Gain insights and enhance your preparation through this engaging and informative session. Our free information session offers insight for families and students on:
- Differences between the SAT and ACT
- How to choose the right test for you
- Q&A
Register today and enrich your test-taking knowledge! https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ypgCr4g9Sy6ylSwGFnTD9A
*Note: If you are unable to attend the live event, but wish to watch the recording, please still register at the link above to receive the information.
Virtual ACT or SAT Prep Course with Academic Approach
December 2026 - April 2027
Academic Approach is offering a virtual ACT or SAT prep course. Academic Approach provides a highly customized, skills-based test preparation course for students interested in improving their ACT or SAT score potential by mastering key skill sets in reading, writing, and math, and their application on the ACT or SAT. Classes meet virtually on Sunday mornings (9:30-11:30) and specialize in either the ACT or SAT.
Twenty hours of total instruction are customized to introduce reading annotation, math problem solving skills, and grammar skills. Students will meet with an instructor for each class session, access digital course materials as well as take two full-length, practice test (10am-1:30pm).
LaGuardia students receive a 10% discount on virtual prep courses (reflected in the below price).
You can register here https://www.academicapproach.com/laguardia/. The cost is $400 and the deadline to register is November 29, 2026. *Note, the schedule given by Academic Approach gives the SAT date as March 16th and this is the likely date, but it won’t be finalized until closer to the date.
Take a free practice test at the link: LaGuardia and Academic Approach
Plus enjoy 10% off on any additional Academic Approach offerings. Info at the link.
SAVE THE DATE!
Thursday, November 12 at 7:30pm
The Academic Forum Presents: College Admissions: What every LaGuardia Family should know
LaGuardia's Academic Forum invites you to join John Katzman, founder of The Princeton Review, for a candid conversation about how to think strategically about applying to college in today’s rapidly changing higher-education landscape. John will offer an eye-opening, behind-the-scenes look at how colleges and their admissions teams operate and how students and families can think more strategically about where and how to apply. He’ll explain aspects of the process that many LaGuardia families—and even some of the people advising them—may not fully understand.
We’re hoping this will be a live (and recorded) event. Stay tuned for details!
Free PSAT/SAT Starter Kit from Marigold Prep
We're excited to share a free PSAT/SAT Starter Kit from our friends at Marigold Prep (a $200 value)! Here's what's included:
- 4 hours of engaging, pre-recorded tutoring sessions
- Practice tests + adaptive practice drills
- Marigold Prep's self-guided workbooks for the PSAT & SAT
- A video & infographic library specifically for parents
You can enroll HERE.
Contact Marigold Prep's Director of Student Success, Nikie Moraldo, at nikie@marigoldprep.com or 646-846-7805 with questions.
College Now
College Now is a FREE college transition, dual enrollment program for New York City Public Schools (NYCPS) high school students. College Now enables NYCPS high school students to develop academic momentum toward a college degree, make informed choices about college, and learn how their education can lead to a rewarding career.
College Now is geared toward NYCPS 11th and 12th graders, with limited opportunities for 10th graders.
Application deadlines vary at each campus. LaGuardia High School has two College Now partner campuses:
- City College of New York (CCNY) - more information HERE
- Hunter College - more information HERE
- Fall semester applications are typically available late March to mid-September.
- Spring semester applications are typically available October to early-February.
- Summer program applications are typically available March to June.
Most programs have a first-come, first-served application process (with preference given to students from partner high schools), so it is recommended to apply early in the application process.
SUNY Honors Programs
See this information sheet that lists all the SUNY campuses that offer honors programs HERE.
Missed our live zoom information sessions? Catch the recaps below:
COLLEGE COUNSELING Zoom with ARTriculate
Tuesday, January 13 at 7:30pm, a conversation with Florence Lehr, founder of ARTriculate, a college consulting service for creative students.
View a recording of the concluded Zoom Meeting HERE
EARLY ACTION/EARLY DECISION Panel
Tuesday, January 27 at 7:00pm, a panel discussion with LAG parents whose students applied to college early action / decision. Hear why some students are choosing to apply early, the process, timing and what parents wished they knew sooner.
View a recording of the concluded Zoom Meeting HERE
Tips from Seniors and Their Parents: View a recording of the live Zoom at the link:
Seniors and Parents Share Advice
For all updates, follow us on Instagram: @lagPA_academicforum
Through donations to the Parent Association (Support the PA), the Academic Forum offers financial assistance to students for standardized test preparation, AP test fees, calculators, academic club dues, and more. Grants are also provided to academic faculty for professional development, academic enrichment, and/or supplies.
If you have questions or are interested in helping the Academic Forum fulfill its mission, please email: academicforum@laguardiahspa.org
