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
SAT/ACT Prep with Academic Approach
- Missed registration for one of our two on-going 10-Week SAT Prep Courses (Sundays Oct to Dec 2025) in partnership with Academic Approach? 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
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:
Spring registration is now open or opening very soon at CCNY and Hunter - contact the College Now campus directly to confirm their deadline.
- 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.
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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
