Expanded Horizons College Preparation Services
Expanded Horizons, a free year-round program, helps high school students negotiate the college admission process every step of the way. The following services are offered at the Youth Services Division headquarters, 301 Henry Street.
SAT preparation courses are provided through a partnership with Princeton Review. Courses feature diagnostic exams, intensive instruction and test taking techniques.
Individual college counseling helps students structure their college search by selecting schools that match their interests and strengths, and feel supported throughout the application process. We also help students locate and apply for scholarships, navigate the financial aid process, and write their college essays.
College 101 is a college preparation course that provides an in-depth overview of the college and financial aid application processes for juniors.
Tutoring is available to all high school and college students in individual and small group settings to improve skills in specific subject areas.
Regents Prep is intensive tutoring to prepare young people for the January and June New York State Regents exams.
College trips offer an opportunity for students to visit college campuses and speak with admissions representatives, financial aid staff and current students.
Henry Street University, a summer college prep program for rising seniors, includes college field trips, help with applications and portfolio creation, scholarship essay writing classes and admissions workshops.
Abrons/Aranow Youth Scholarships
Henry Street offers monetary awards to graduating high school seniors and current college students involved in Settlement programs. Awards may be used for tuition, books and other school related expenses, supporting the continued success of program participants throughout college. The deadline for scholarship applications for the 2012-2013 school year is April 6. Click here to download the application.
For more information, please contact Matt Phifer at 212.254.3100 x234.
GED Classes
Henry Street offers GED classes, in conjunction with Literacy Partners and the Settlement's Workforce Development Center. Classes are held at the Boys and Girls Republic, 888 East Sixth Street and 99 Essex Street. Interested students should call Literacy Partners at 212.725.9200.
Tutoring
Through a partnership with New York University, tutoring and homework help is available to high school or college students at the Boys & Girls Republic, 888 East Sixth Street, at 6:30 p.m. Tutoring is also offered Monday through Thursday at 301 Henry Street at 4:30 p.m. For more information, call Leonor Colon at 212.686.8888 x17.
