College Resources
From Allison Kleiman, LaG's Post-Secondary Specialist:
- December 2021 11th Grade Q&A Recording
- January 2022 Post-Secondary 11th Grade Kickoff and Introduction to Maia Learning
- College Essay Guy 5 Part Essay Writing and Common App Series - May and June 2022
- Recording of the first workshop Essay Writing 1
- Recording of the second workshop Essay Writing 2
- Recording of the third workshop Essay Writing 3
- Recording of the fourth workshop Common App Activities List
- Recording of the fifth workshop Common App Supplements
- College Essay Guy Workbook
- UAspire Financial Aid Workshop - Webinar Recording from June 8 can be found here (through 8/10/2022) Slides attached
- Weekly Parent/Guardian Zoom Archive across a range of topics:
- Details about the Letter of Recommendation Process here and here
- Link to the Google Classroom
- Compass Prep Standardized Testing Guide: https://www.compassprep.com/
compass-guide/ - Visit www.fairtest.org for information about test optional/blind admission
- Register for the SAT: https://satsuite.collegeboard.
org/sat - Register for the ACT: https://www.act.org/content/
act/en/products-and-services/ the-act.html - Link to Maia Learning: www.maialearning.com
Additional Helpful Links:
Early Action vs Early Decision vs Regular Decision Acceptance rates: https://www.
collegetransitions.com/ dataverse/early-vs-regular- decision-admission-rates/ CUNY: www.cuny.edu
SUNY: www.suny.edu
Pre-College Programs
This is not a complete list. Be sure to check deadlines and arrange written recommendations ahead of time!
Pratt Pre-College – Arts program during the school year on Saturdays
National Student Leadership Conference
SummerFuel pre-college campuses: Oxford University, UC Berkeley, UNC Chapel Hill, Tufts, Stanford University, Columbia University, Esade Barcelona. Language study in: Barcelona & Andalusia. MIT Design Lab
Boston University (Music)
Susquehanna University (Music)
Sacred Heart University
Columbia University
The Oxbow School (Arts)
California College of the Arts – Earn 3 college credits
Brown University
Oxbridge Academic Programs – Study abroad offered
The New School
Fashion Institute of Technology
Baruch College
Who to Contact at LaG
A complete 2021–2022 directory:
Click here
Upcoming Events
- Sunday, January 29
- Monday, January 30
- Tuesday, January 31
- Wednesday, February 1
- Friday, February 3
- Monday, February 6
- Tuesday, February 7
- Wednesday, February 8
Virtual college visits
LaG Website and DOE Portal
Visit LaGuardia High School website for latest school updates.
The DOE School Portal provides information regarding school statistics, quality reviews, and the DOE school budget.
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