College Access Programs
Commonpoint College Access programs are FREE to the community!
Click here to view our Fall 24 College Access calendar
Click here to make an appointment for College Access Open Hours
*NEW for Fall 2024*
In addition to hours at the Youth Opportunity Hub, we will be hosting open door hours with our counselors at Central Queens in Forest Hills, and Sam Field in Little Neck. Click on the location of your choosing to book time and receive help with everything from your college search and application, financial aid, essay development, resume writing and interview skills, transitioning into life after high
school, extracurricular and internship advisement and so much more!
Additionally, we’re hosting Virtual Info Sessions ranging from topics such as College Search, Senior Year Musts and Timelines, Financial Aid Advice and Graduation Checklists. Click here to learn more.
Get help completing your FAFSA this summer virtually or in person! Make an appointment here.
You can also join us for drop-in hours at the Youth Opportunity Hub –
Monday: 5-7pm
Tuesday: 10am-12pm
Wednesday: 5-7pm
Thursday: 12-2pm
Friday: 9-11am
Questions? Email us at collegeaccess@commonpoint.org
College Access is a one-stop shop for supporting high school students in grades 9th – 12th with post-secondary planning. Our program focuses on creating a culture that enhances exploration. These activities include but do not limit to college tours & trips; information sessions with colleges and other post-secondary options; workshops to complete college applications; support students with building a college list and essay; providing information on financial aid, scholarships, opportunity programs, and more. Overall, our aim is to ensure that each student has a clear attainable postgraduate plan before graduation whether that is college, enrolling in a certificate program, trade school, vocational school, military, gap year, or employment. We work to prepare our students through their transition in the best way possible to ensure overall success.
These services are available in-person and virtually. Click here to make an appointment for College Access Open Hours
For more information, please email collegeaccess@commonpointqueens.org.
College Persistence
The Persistence Program is a continuation of services for an additional 4 years for students that participated in College Access. The student-centered program is geared towards supporting our recent program graduates through the transition into their post-secondary plan. Our goal is to ensure our students are equipped with the skills necessary to succeed. It focuses on individual needs and supports will be targeted toward our student’s expectations. This involves monthly check-ins, participation in alumni activities, access to internships, jobs, services, and more.
For more information, email persistence@commonpointqueens.org