• College Board Student Guide
• College Board Family Guide

• College Board Future Planning
• College Board Student Guide
• College Board Parent Guide
• College Board: How to Start Getting Ready for College in 9th and 10th Grade

We strongly encourage all sophomores and juniors to take the PSAT/NMSQT and PSAT10 practice tests!

• College Board Student Guide
• College Board Family Guide

College Prep

Students can register for our College Admissions Consulting course during the fall of their junior year. You will learn important information for successfully applying to college, including:

• A match, reach, and target college list
• CUNY, SUNY, and private college admission applications
• Eligibility research for opportunity programs and scholarships
• Personal college essay
• Mock college interviews

SAT Prep Course

Juniors have the opportunity to enroll in an intensive free SAT Prep course during the winter/spring semesters. This includes:

• SAT instruction on a weekly basis for approximately three months from the Ivy Key’s skillful instructors
• Individualized support designed to meet student needs and result in improved overall SAT scores
• Three mock tests and in-depth analyses of results
• A 2-hour college admissions consulting class at the end of the course

SAT Prep Free Online Resources 

• Students who are unable to participate in the SAT Prep course and those who want extra practice can prep online at Khan Academy.

College Best Fit and Application Process

Student Sponsor Partners offers one-on-one college application counseling and “best fit” analysis workshops. The workshops cover key components of the college application process such as developing a “best fit” college list, writing a strong college essay, and completing college and financial aid applications (FAFSA).

Helpful Resources 

• College Board Student Guide
• College Board Family Guide
• More than 600 universities and colleges accept the Common Application.
  • HEOP post-secondary services
• SUNY (State University of New York) consists of 64 college campuses that offer over 1,000 majors. The SUNY Application is accepted by 52 of the 64 colleges. The other schools have a campus application form.
  • Education Opportunity Program
• Explore CUNY (City University of New York) programs and admissions requirements.