College Access and Persistence Programs – Now Ignite and Elevate!
Commonpoint College Access programs are FREE to the community!
Click here to make an appointment for College Access Open Hours – offered virtually Monday-Thursday evenings.
For in-person appointments, please contact us at collegeaccess@commonpoint.org
*NEW for Fall 2025*
We’re hosting workshops at our Youth Opportunity Hub in Jamaica on Wednesdays to help you apply for financial aid, CUNYs, SUNYs, and more! Click here to view our November Workshops..
Questions? Email us at collegeaccess@commonpoint.org
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College Access – now Ignite!
College Access has rebranded to Ignite – a new name with the same mission! Ignite serves as a one-stop College Access hub in supporting high school students in grades 9-12 as they prepare for life after graduation. Whether they choose: college/university, trade school, vocational training, certification programs, military, or employment, we aim to ensure every graduate feels confident, prepared, and empowered with their post-secondary plan.
What We Offer:
- Individual College and Career Advising
- College Tours/Information Sessions
- College Application/Essay Support
- Building a College List
- Guidance on financial aid, scholarships, and opportunity program eligibility
- Exposure to alternative pathways
Click here to make an appointment for College Access Open Hours – offered virtually Monday-Thursday evenings.
We’re hosting workshops at our Youth Opportunity Hub in Jamaica on Wednesdays to help you apply for financial aid, CUNYs, SUNYs, and more! Click here to view our November Workshops..
For more information, please email collegeaccess@commonpoint.org.
College Persistence – Now Elevate!
Formerly known as Persistence, Elevate is a student-centered, four-year support program designed to guide recent high school graduates through the transition into post-secondary life. Through personalized mentorship, skill-building, and career exploration, Elevate equips students to move forward with resilience, confidence, and purpose. The program empowers alumni to persist, adapt, and succeed as they pursue their academic and professional goals, providing support as they navigate college, career, and life beyond high school..
For more information, email persistence@commonpoint.org
Contact Us:
- Director, Corina Liu, cliu@commonpoint.org
- Assistant Director, College Access, Raven Walker: rwalker@commonpoint.org
- Assistant Director, Persistence, Sabita Periatambi: speriatambi@commonpoint.org
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Launching soon: College Access & Persistence in the Bronx!