Sophomores and the PSAT
Once you receive your PSAT scores you will be able to view your test online by creating an account at www.collegeboard.com. Use the code provided on the top right hand side of your score report to download your PSAT test into your collegeboard account. This is all done under the "My College Quickstart" section of the collegeboard account. If you no longer have access to the code, just click on "acces without code" and complete the required information. Feel free to stop by Mr. Giordano's office on the 6th floor for more information.
Columbia University Talent Search Program (TS)
9th-12th Grades
During the Academic Year students choose from the following:
PSAT & SAT preparation classes
Regents preparation
Career development workshops
Personal development activities
After-school tutoring
College & financial aid counseling
Academic guidance
Academic enrichment
Use of Columbia Univ. facilities
Access to computers
Leadership programs
During the Summer Program a limited number of students can participate in a summer academic program which provides:
Two academic classes
Personal development workshops
SAT preparation
Clubs
Trips
Pre-professional conferences
For information on admission, please visit the Admission Information page. Or click here for an application form.
Below is the contact information for the Double Discovery Center
Double Discovery Center | Tel: (212)854-3897 | Fax: (212)854-7457 | ddc@columbia.edu
Columbia University | Alfred Lerner Hall, Rm. 306 | 2920 Broadway, MC 2604 | NY, NY 10027
Columbia University Upward Bound Program (UB)
9th - 12th Grade Program
The academic year is comprised of:
Saturday classes
After-school tutoring
Career & personal development
activities
College & financial aid counseling
Cultural trips and activities
SAT preparation
Regents Preparation
Use of Columbia Univ. facilities
Access to computers
Leadership programs
Science laboratory sessions
For information on admission, please visit our Admission Information page. Or click here for an application form.
Opportunity Scholars
A free service for students, Opportunity Scholar benefits include:
• Connections with colleges active in the recruitment of first-generation, low-income, and minority students through CSO College Center
• Monthly Opportunity Scholars e-newsletters, college admissions guidance and support
• Eligibility for CSO Opportunity Scholarships and a chance to blog on CSO's Opportunity Scholars Blog
Log on to www.CSOCollegeCenter.org and complete a ConnectNow profile to become an Opportunity Scholar.
Action Plan: High School Sophomores
Fall
Plan for the Year Ahead
· Meet with your counselor to discuss your college plans. Review your schedule with him or her to make sure you're enrolled in challenging classes that will help you prepare for college. Colleges prefer four years of English, history, math, science, and a foreign language.
· Start a calendar with important dates and deadlines.
· Get more involved with your extracurricular activities.
· Use College Search to find out the required courses and tests of colleges that you might be interested in attending.
· Go to college fairs in your area.
· Prepare for the OCTOBER SAT
Winter
· Use the access code on your PSAT/NMSQT score report to sign in to My College QuickStart™. With this personalized planning kit, you can prepare for the SAT using a study plan based on your PSAT/NMSQT results and explore lists of suggested colleges, majors, and careers.
· Don’t forget to write down your username and password and store it in a safe location.
· Talk to your counselor and teachers about taking SAT Subject Tests™ in your strong subjects this spring. Take Subject Tests such as World History, Biology E/M, and Chemistry while the material is still fresh in your mind.
· Learn about college costs and how financial aid works.
· Use the College Savings Calculator to see how much money you'll need for college, whether you're on track to save enough, and what you need to do to reach your goal. Talk to your parents about financing college
· Visit colleges while they're in session.
· Find out about college firsthand from college friends who are home for the holidays.
Spring
· Look for a great summer opportunity — job, internship, or volunteer position.
· Check with your counselor and search online for summer school programs for high school students at colleges.
Summer
· Start a summer reading list. Ask your teachers to recommend books.
· Plan to visit college campuses to get a feel for your options. Start with colleges near you.
· Finalize your summer plans.
Start creating a list of colleges that you are interested in and maintain this list through collegeboard.
