Resources
The College & Career Lab is just one step in your post-secondary journey. Here are some additional resources on financial aid, scholarships, college test preparation, and tips for writing college application essays and personal statements.
Financial Aid
Financial Aid 101
Quiz your financial aid knowledge with this fun crossword.
New York Financial Aid
The Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) helps eligible New York State residents pay tuition at approved schools in New York State.
The Excelsior Scholarship provides free tuition for residents of New York State attending a SUNY or CUNY two- or four-year degree program.
Scholarships
A last-dollar scholarship for students of minority and low-income backgrounds.
An achievement-based networking and scholarship program for high school students.
A support and scholarship program for Hispanic students.
Provides paid tuition at specific private colleges for seniors.
Provides a full-ride scholarship to private colleges for high-achieving seniors.
Provides financial assistance for high-achieving, high-financial-need seniors throughout all four years of college.
Standardized Test Prep
Provides quick rundowns of AP course material on a variety of subjects.
A free resource for practicing for AP exams on a variety of subjects.
Provides free SAT prep videos and other resources for the test, and individualized help for other school subjects.
Provides a list of college entrance exams and information on how to get test fees waived.
Find free events near you for SAT and ACT prep as well as free practice tests online.
The ACT is an alternative to the SAT. Most colleges accept both. The ACT’s website provides all the information you need to know about the ACT, as well as free test prep.
The College Board is best known as the distributor of the SAT. This link brings you to its official SAT preparation page with tips and tricks for doing your best on test day. Additionally, this is where you can register for the SAT, check your scores, and send them to colleges when it’s time to apply.
Provides free flashcards, practice tests, and study guides for the ACT.
Provides access to free ACT courses and one SAT course to prepare for college entrance exams.
Writing Resources
Babson College • Personal Statement Examples
BigFuture • Essay Writing
CUNY • Writing for Clarity
Khan Academy • Writing Tips
Penn State • Style for Personal Statements