SECTION 1: SAT PREP
There are different kinds of apps that serve different purposes. The key is Holistic Preparationusing a combination of resources.
There are resources geared towards Practice, and resources geared towards the development of necessary foundational Skills And Knowledge, use practice exams and personal reflection to decide on where your time is best spent.
Practice Apps are best used AFTER you have established your knowledge of concepts and content, and Especially if you know what weaknesses of yours need work.
Test-Taking Strategies are another important area of focus. While some apps offer tips in this area, the best way to learn strategy is to practice as much as possible.
PRACTICE
SAT Test Prep Practice Q&A Free | $1.00 Premium - PRACTICE
300 questions. Premium: 471 questions, mock SAT, additional instruction. App, in general, offers practice questions. Includes explanations but does not offer much in the way of strategy or concept depth.
Ready4 SAT IPhone, Android Free | Premium $4.99 - PRACTICE
Reading, Math, Writing and Language Content, 32 Comprehensive Lessons 500+ Flashcards (including 374 SAT vocabulary words), 1500+ Practice Questions, 7 Additional Quizzes, Access to Customizable Tests
Khan Academy App IPhone, Android Free.
Video instruction of select practice problems related to specific SAT topics. SAT Practice questions included on the online, and not the app version.
LEARNING CONCEPTS
PrepScholar Website - $397 For One Year (5-Day Risk-Free Trial)
Free eBook: The Best SAT Advice 5 Tips to Get you 160+ Points or More.
Offers guided prep for math, reading and writing, and essays with detailed answer explanations for every question. Includes 7100+ total practice questions, 700+ problem-solving videos, 98 skill lessons with strategy videos, 49 fine-grained skills to master, customized diagnostic quiz, six real practice tests
Online Khan Academy Free Https://Www.Khanacademy.Org/Test-Prep/Sat
This site provides skills development and practice questions. Special note, following the update to the SAT, Khan Academy also offers information on the new format, and free test prep materials online, in math, reading and writing questions.
ScoreBeyond (ACT Up, SAT Up) $9.99/Month | Premium $19.99/Month
SAT, ACT. The app offers a diagnostic tool for your strengths and weaknesses. Then uses personalizes tests targeted to address your weaknesses and offers scoring, progress reports, and comparisons to peers. Offers “workouts” and acts as a “personal trainer for the SAT and ACT” with personalized "workouts" that work on improving test performance.
SAT Prep: Practice, Tests, And Flashcards - Varsity Tutors (ACT, SAT, Plus Many Other Tests). IPhone, Android. Free
SAT, AP, ACT, LSAT, GRE, and more. 40+ apps. Full-length practice tests, flashcards, diagnostic exams which measure your strengths and weaknesses, lessons in concepts, and information on tutors. Users can test their skills against a friend, and users can request a free tutor within the app.
Khan Academy App IPhone, Android. Free.
Video instruction of select practice problems related to specific SAT topics. SAT Practice questions included on the online, and not the app version.
Daily Practice SAT. IPhone, Android. Free
College Board app: SAT question of the day, including explanations, and scoring of practice tests.
SAT Math: Practice Questions - Free And Includes In-App Purchases
265 Math question, detailed solutions, and explanations for every question, all four topics covered: numbers & operations, algebra & functions, geometry, statistics & probability
SAT Flashcards: Prep & Vocab - Free
English and Math SAT concepts, 350 vocab words picked by an expert SAT tutor, Definitions and example sentences for every concept/word, decks for every difficulty level, track your progress as you study, smart, the algorithm focuses your practice for efficient learning.
SECTION 2: COLLEGE PREP
SCHOLARSHIPS & FINANCIAL AID
Napkinfinance.Com Website. Free.
Widely acclaimed site created in collaboration with Michelle Obama. Quick, colorful, and informative “napkins” which summarize key financial concepts relevant to your life, either now or in the future! Covers subjects such as Paying for College, FAFSA, How to Save Money for College, Student Loans, Interest, Budget, and more.
Scholly Website. iPhone, Android. College & scholarship searching app. Free essay tips | Premium $2.99/month.
Widely acclaimed personalized scholarship matching and application tracking service. Includes a free editor to edit scholarship essays.
Scholarships.Com Website. Free
Scholarship search tool matches you to the right fit for financial aid.
CollegeNet.Com Website. Free
Interactive forums by which you can gain “points” and possible money towards funding college through participation in college-related discussions. Scholarship search tool.
NerdWallet. FAFSA Community. Nerdwallet.Com/Blog/Fafsa-Guide/ Web. Free
Step by step guide on filling out FAFSA form according to your family situation. For example, The site allows you a set of options about your family structure and relation to your parents, so if your parents are divorced, if you live with legal guardians, or if you are not in contact with your parents, there are FAFSA directions for each type of personal situation.
Fastweb.Com Website. IPhone, Android. Free
Personally, tailored scholarship finder. Allows you to create a membership and personal profile to find your perfect matches and keep track of your progress and selection of scholarships. College search feature geared towards finding the right match for both interests and budget.
CollegeGoCappex Cappex.Com Free.
Helps you connect to available scholarships, and also has multiple scholarships available to apply for on its website.
COLLEGE EXPLORATION & RESEARCH TOOLS
CollegeHunch Collegehunch.Com IPhone. Some Features Free, In-App Purchases.
An interactive way to research and compare different colleges
CollegeGoCappex Cappex.Com. Free.
Interactive tool to search, learn more about and find your perfect match in colleges and financial aid. Allows you to create an account, and search colleges based on your preferences for distance, school size, tuition, and other factors. Provides “admission chances” through the “What are my chances calculator” tool.
High school counselors can sign up for free to get access to counseling tools to better help students. https://www.cappex.com/page/account/createGC.jsp
Collegeview.Com Free.
College search tool by categories of location, tuition, school size, ethnicity percentages, sports, and other categories. Information on financial aid, the application process, campus life, and careers.
College Board Search Tool Bigfuture.Collegeboard.Org/Find-Colleges Free.
Step by step guidance on what to look for in finding a good fit for college. College database in which you can learn about individual schools.
INTERACTIVE TOOLS
College-Path.Com Free. Paid Resources.
Website by renowned college adviser and counselor “Dr. Chris,” Christine Hand Gonzales, Ed.D.
Information on college preparation workbooks and other resources.
FORUMS & PERSONALIZED COACHING/MENTORSHIP
CollegeConfidential.Com Free.
College forum to discuss and ask questions. Database to search for colleges and find the right fit. A free resource for students and parents.
I’m First Http://Www.Imfirst.Org/# @ImFirstGen Twitter Web. Free.
An online community that celebrates first-generation college students and provides a college by college database with details on each college’s special scholarship or student support programs relating to financial support, financial literacy, diversity, and more. Michelle Obama, a first-generation college student: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RYsQp_ocMvQ
Student Success Academy Studentsuccess.Com Web. Free.
Provides students with an “agent,” to mentor them and be an advocate in their high school and college application journey. Educators can institute this in their programs: https://studentsuccess.co/educators/
Inside Track Insidetrack.Com/ Web. Free.
Develops student coaching plans, offers student and support services to institutions as well as capacity building services.
NYC Career Zone Careerzone.Ny.Gov Web. Free.
Career exploration tool, divided by various career areas (for example Arts and Humanities, Engineering and Technology, Natural and Agricultural Sciences, Health Services, and others). Offers information about specific career paths and includes a direct job search tool.
College Navigator By New York State Higher Education Services Hesc.Ny.Gov Web. Free.
The site provides information about applying to and paying for college: provides a helpful overview of the process, and links to useful articles.
SECTION 3: MATH
GENERAL MATH RESOURCES: Including Geometry, Algebra, And More
HOMEWORK HELP
Socratic. IPhone. Android. Free.
Photograph a math question and access explanations and guides, including videos and definitions.
PhotoMath. Android. Free.
The site provides answers with step-by-step instructions.
PRACTICE QUESTIONS
Regents Resources Jmap.Org. Online. Free.
Complete Regents Exams, Regents Worksheets for Algebra I and II and Geometry along with detailed Study Guides, and Question Banks from regents’ books. Answer keys which show the process to answer.
Barronsregents.Com Online. $24.99 Student Subscription For 6 Months.
Student and Teacher web services available. The site allows access to Regents questions in NYS Regents subjects, including Geometry, Algebra I and II, and others. Subscribers login with a username and password to access exam question database, from which you can select questions by topic or exam date to practice and create personalized exams for yourself. Website grades your responses and offers a strengths/weaknesses report by topic area. Includes study tips which are a wonderful tool for drilling your skills and targeted practice. For Teachers: Allows you to assign students the material on the website, which they complete online. The website grades their work. Allows teacher to provide targeted quizzes by selecting questions by topic. See Http://Barronsregents.Com/Regents-Prep-Help.Html For Detailed Website Account Features.
NY Regents Prep Exams APK. AppEdTech. Android. $2.99
Real NY Regents exams to download on your device (Math and the other Regents topics: Chemistry, Earth Science, and more). These are PDF files you can access from different devices. You can answer each question within the App. The App keeps track of your answers and gives you a basic score. Great for real exam practice on the go. You Can Also Do Word Searches Of These Exam Files To Identify Question Types For Practice.
DRILL YOUR ARITHMETIC & BEYOND
DragonBox App. IPhone. Android. $4.99
Fun visual tool for understanding and mastering the concepts of algebra. It might seem like it is for kids but has received wide acclaim as an extremely useful tool for any age.
Sushi Monster. IPhone. Free.
Play games to strengthen and quicken your arithmetic, including addition and subtraction.
Big Math Flash Cards. IPhone. Some Features Free, In-App Purchases.
Practice multiplication
NY Regents Geometry Prep Flashcards. Exambusters. IPhone. $6.99. Some In-App Purchases
This app allows you to drill concepts through quizzes, puzzles, flashcards, which include diagrams, and other features. Includes a search tool to quickly lookup concepts, which include 450 questions and answers.
Factor Samurai. IPhone. $2.99
Practice finding the factors of individual numbers. Also offers training in multiplication.
Quizlet. IPhone. Android. Free.
Access pre-made flashcards by other web users, or make your own. Provides a teach, quiz, and test format to help you learn key vocabulary, concepts, or skills, in any topic, math or otherwise.
FORMULAS AND TRICKS
Math Formulas. IPhone. Free.
Algebra 1 formula reference.
Math Tricks. Android. Free.
Strengthens a students’ arithmetic skills and beyond. Teaches tricks in multiplication, addition, subtraction, exponents, and more, to make you quicker and ready for math operations.
Math Formulas Free. Android. Free.
Formulas useful to high school and university students, from geometry and algebra and trigonometry, probability and statistics, integration, and matrix.
Complete Mathematics. Android. Free
Offers different sections, in which you can learn concepts, find formulas, take quizzes, and access a graphing calculator, access a statistics calculator, and other features. Covers an extensive range of high school and college-level math topics
MATH CALCULATOR
Desmos. (Graphing Calculator). IPhone. Android. Free.
Allows you to create tables, make graphs, plot functions, experiment with graphing, and other features of a graphing calculator and beyond.
Mathlab: Graphing Calculator. Android. Free.
Useful features of a graphing calculator on your android
GeoGebra. Android. Free.
Provides visual representations of concepts and your own inputted problems in geometry, algebra, spreadsheets, graphing, statistics, and calculus
Graph.Tk. Chrome App. Free.
Graph functions. Interactive tool.
Scientific Calculator. Chrome App. Free.
Access a scientific calculator from your Chrome browser.
ALGEBRA AND TRIGONOMETRY
GridMaths.Com. Web. Free.
Interactive online grid paper you can use to practice calculations.
DragonBox App. IPhone. Android. $4.99
Fun visual tool for understanding and mastering the concepts of algebra. It might seem like it is for kids but has received wide acclaim as an extremely useful tool for any age.
Wolfram Algebra Course Assistant. Wolfram Group LLC. IPhone. Android. $1.99
This leading math app helps you learn concepts and complete homework assignments. It offers step-by-step solutions, including for your very own algebra problems.
Desmos. IPhone. Android. Free.
Allows you to create tables, plot functions, and make graphs. Includes features for statistics (parabolas, best-fit lines, etc.), points of interest (to find maximums, minimums, point of intersection, etc.), inequalities, and more. Online graphing calculator.
Math Formulas. IPhone. Free.
Algebra 1 formula reference.
PRACTICE QUESTIONS
Algebra 2-Trig Prep Flashcards. Exambusters. IPhone. $6.99. Some In-App Purchases
This app allows you to drill concepts through quizzes, puzzles, flashcards, which include diagrams, and other features. Includes a search tool to look up concepts quickly. EVEN MORE Algebra I, II, and Trigonometry resources.
GEOMETRY
NY Regents Geometry Prep Flashcards. Exambusters. IPhone. $6.99. Some In-App Purchases
This app allows you to drill concepts through quizzes, puzzles, flashcards, which include diagrams, and other features. Includes a search tool to look up concepts quickly and includes 450 questions and answers.
GeoGebra. Android. Free.
The site provides visual representations of concepts and your own inputted problems in geometry, algebra, spreadsheets, graphing, statistics, and calculus.
Geometry Pad. Android. Some Features Free, In-App Purchases.
Sketch geometric constructions use the app to measure sketches and apply geometric functions and transformations. Great to learn concepts and for practice and experiment with various concepts in geometry, including the types and properties of triangles, polygons, arcs, angles, and lines
Free Mathematics. Android. Free.
Interactive geometry, algebra, statistics, and more. Create and experiment with geometric shapes and lines. Includes advanced features such as inputting functions, and the ability to integrate or derive them (for advanced high school or college students).
Mathway – Math Problem Solver. Android. Some Features Free, In-App Purchases.
Input math problems and receive free solutions. Covers a wide range of math areas, including pre-algebra and algebra, trigonometry, precalculus, calculus, statistics, graphing, and other areas.
GeoGebra. Android. Free.
Provides visual representations of concepts and your own inputted problems in geometry, algebra, spreadsheets, graphing, statistics, and calculus
SECTION 4: ESSAY WRITING
GENERAL WRITTEN SKILLS
AccelaStudy. IPhone $9.99 For Each App
Vocabulary apps offered in 18 languages. Improve the quality of your writing by learning new words and their synonyms, studying examples, and available quizzes.
Dragon Dictation. IPhone. Some Features Free, In-App Purchases.
Voice recognition app that converts your speech into text.
Dictionary.Com Website. Free.
Online dictionary plus information on citation formats and style guides (useful for high school and college paper writing), a thesaurus, and links to other useful resources for writing.
Encyclopedia.Com Website. Free.
A research tool that provides links to reference books and respected encyclopedias such as the Columbia Encyclopedia and Britannica. This site provides information and resources on college writing.
ADMISSION ESSAYS TIPS & EXAMPLES
Visit https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/get-in/essays/ to view the essay tips and examples below.
8 Tips For Crafting Your Best College Essay
College essays are important because they let you reveal your personality. Learn how brainstorming and planning can help you write your best college essays.
How I Conquered The Application Essay
College essays are important because they let you reveal your personality. Learn how brainstorming and planning can help you write your best college essays.
Tips For Writing An Effective Application Essay College
Trying to write a college application essay and running into writer’s block? These tips will help you take on the essay with confidence.
3 Ways To Approach Common College Essay Questions
College applications usually contain one of three types of essay questions. Find out what they are and learn the best strategies for answering them.
Sample College Application Essay 1:
Read and evaluate this sample essay. Analyze it is subject, tone, and structure, as well as the writer’s style. Then read a point-by-point critique from an expert.
The Princeton’s Review - Tips For Writing A Stellar College Application Essay.
Website: https://www.princetonreview.com/college-advice/college-essay
SECTION 5: APPS FOR GETTING ORGANIZED
Tello. IPhone, Android. Free.
Interactive to-do lists for your different subjects or projects. This app helps you to organize and tackle your tasks for exam preparation, studying, homework, writing, or anything else.
Freedom. IPhone, Android. Free.
Productivity app that blocks apps and websites for a set period that you determine to keep you from getting distracted.
Napkinfinance.Com Website. Free.
Widely acclaimed site created in collaboration with Michelle Obama. Quick, colorful, and informative “napkins” which summarize key financial concepts relevant to your life, either now or in the future! Covers subjects such as Paying for College, FAFSA, How to Save Money for College, Student Loans, Interest, Budget, and more.
The Homework App. IPhone. Free.
A great way to keep track of homework, assignments, and tests. Stay on top of homework, due dates, and exam preparation with this planning and scheduling app.
IStudiez Pro. IPhone. IPhone, Android. Some Features Free, In-App Purchases.
An award-winning student planner app. Offers color-coordinated organizational tools, and scheduling and assignments feature. Available for bulk purchase.
Gmail.Com Web. Free.
Consider creating a Gmail address if you do not already have one. Gmail accounts include many benefits such as tools for organizing your messages, large storage space, and use of other Google features such as Google Calendar and Google Drive.
Google Calendar. IPhone, Android. Free.
One of the most popular ways for professionals and students alike to keep track of dates and deadlines for school, work, and life in general.
Google Drive/Dropbox/OneDrive/Box. IPhone, Android. Free.
A great way to store your data, so it is available on all your devices and backed up.
Evernote. IPhone, Android, Web. Some Features Free, In-App Purchases.
This app allows you to quickly add content, whether that is a new idea, a picture, or a note, and access it across your devices. A widely used app, other features allow you to organize ideas into lists and to write down reminders for your to-dos.
SECTION 6: EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY PROGRAM (EOP)
The State University of New York's Educational Opportunity Program provides access, academic support and financial aid to students who show promise for succeeding in college but who may not have otherwise been offered admission. Available primarily to full-time matriculated students, the program supports students throughout their college careers within the University.
Website: https://www.suny.edu/attend/academics/eop/
To be eligible for admission to EOP you must be:
- A New York State resident for 12 months before enrollment;
- Require special admissions consideration; and
- Qualify as economically disadvantaged according to the guidelines. In selecting students for the program, priority is given to applicants from historically disadvantaged backgrounds.
Note: Applicants deemed ineligible for EOP may still qualify for admission and financial aid through other admission processes.
REQUIRED RECORDS
As part of the EOP admission process, your high school record and test scores (if required) will be reviewed, as well as information about clubs, hobbies, jobs and any other experiences which made an impact on your education. This information will help college counselors evaluate your potential for success in a college program.
SUPPORT SERVICES
Educational Opportunity Program students may receive support services, such as academic, career, and personal counseling; tutoring and supplemental instruction. As part of a student's overall financial aid package, the Educational Opportunity Program provides financial assistance for non-tuition related expenses (e.g., books, supplies, etc.).
FOSTER YOUTH COLLEGE SUCCESS INITIATIVE
Under the Foster Youth College Success Initiative, foster youth are eligible for additional services and funding to assist with applying for, enrolling in, and succeeding in college.
TRANSFERS
You are eligible for EOP as a transfer student provided you have been enrolled in EOP, College Discovery, HEOP (Higher Education Opportunity Program), SEEK (Search for Education, Elevation, and Knowledge) or a similar academic and financial support program at your previous college. If your previous college did not have EOP or a similar program, you may be considered for transfer eligibility and should notify the college to which you are transferring of your interest.
FEE WAIVER
Students applying for EOP consideration may qualify for an application fee waiver for their first seven (7) campus choices. If a student does not meet both the academic and economic guidelines or the campus to which the student is applying does not operate an Educational Opportunity Program, the student will be billed for the fee.
- Applicants who are deemed ineligible for EOP for financial reasons may still qualify for admission and financial aid as traditional candidates.
- Contact the admissions or EOP office at your college choice before you apply.
- The following campuses do not operate EOP programs: Empire State College, Cayuga County, Clinton, Columbia-Greene, Corning, Herkimer County, Jamestown, Mohawk Valley, North Country, Rockland, Sullivan County, and Tompkins Cortland Community Colleges.
INCOME GUIDELINES
The table below lists financial eligibility requirements for EOP admission for students entering the 2020-21 academic year. Any subsequent changes to these guidelines will be posted here. To be determined economically disadvantaged, a student's household income must not exceed the amount shown for its size, or the student's circumstances must conform to one of the exceptions indicated.
INCOME GUIDELINES DO NOT APPLY IF:
- The student's family is the recipient of Family Assistance or Safety Net payments through the New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance, or through a county Department of Social Services, or Family Day Care payments through the New York State Office of Children and Family Assistance;
- The student is in foster care as established by the court;
- The student is a ward of the state or county.
SECTION 7: New York State DREAM Act
The New York State DREAM Act gives undocumented, and other students access to access to the new Excelsior Scholarship, the Tuition Assistance Program, as well as other state‐administered scholarships that were not previously available to them. Website: https://www.hesc.ny.gov/dream/
If you fit one of the descriptions below, you may be eligible for one or more NYS student financial aid awards under the DREAM Act:
- Your permanent home is in NYS, and you are or have ONE of the following:
- U-Visa
- T-Visa
- Temporary protected status, under the Federal Immigration Act of 1990
- Without lawful immigration status (including those with DACA status)
- AND you meet ONE of the following criteria:
- You attended a NYS high school for 2 or more years, graduated from a NYS high school, and are applying for an award for undergraduate study at a NYS college within five years of receiving your NYS high school diploma OR
- You attended a NYS high school for 2 or more years, graduated from a NYS high school, and are applying for an award for graduate study at a NYS college within ten years of receiving your NYS high school diploma OR
- You received a NYS high school equivalency diploma, and are applying for an award for undergraduate study at a NYS college within five years of receiving your NYS high school equivalency diploma OR
- You received a NYS high school equivalency diploma, and are applying for an award for graduate study at a NYS college within ten years of receiving your NYS high school equivalency diploma OR
- You did not attend or graduate from a NYS high school, did not receive a NYS high school equivalency diploma, but are charged the NYS resident in-State tuition rate at a SUNY or CUNY college for any reason
- Your permanent home is outside of NYS, and you are or have ONE of the following:
- U.S. citizen
- Permanent lawful resident
- Of a class of refugees paroled by the attorney general under his or her parole authority pertaining to the admission of aliens to the U.S.
- U-Visa
- T-Visa
- Temporary protected status, pursuant to the Federal Immigration Act of 1990
- Without lawful immigration status (including those with DACA status)
- AND you meet ONE of the following criteria:
- You attended a NYS high school for 2 or more years, graduated from a NYS high school, and are applying for an award for undergraduate study at a NYS college within five years of receiving your NYS high school diploma OR
- You attended a NYS high school for 2 or more years, graduated from a NYS high school, and are applying for an award for graduate study at a NYS college within ten years of receiving your NYS high school diploma OR
- You received a NYS high school equivalency diploma, and are applying for an award for undergraduate study at a NYS college within five years of receiving your NYS high school equivalency diploma OR
- You received a NYS high school equivalency diploma, and are applying for an award for graduate study at a NYS college within ten years of receiving your NYS high school equivalency diploma OR
- You did not attend or graduate from a NYS high school, did not receive a NYS high school equivalency diploma, but are charged the NYS resident in-State tuition rate at a SUNY or CUNY college for any reason
SECTION 8: Excelsior Scholarship
The New York State Legislature enacted the nation’s first tuition-free degree program, the Excelsior Scholarship. The Scholarship is making college possible for hundreds of thousands of students across the state and helping to alleviate the crushing burden of student debt. A college education is increasingly necessary to secure the jobs of tomorrow, and the Excelsior Scholarship ensures New York’s students have access to a quality education and the skills they need to succeed.
Website: https://www.ny.gov/programs/tuition-free-degree-program-excelsior-scholarship
To be eligible, an applicant must:
- be a resident of NYS and have resided in NYS for 12 continuous months before the beginning of the term;
- be a U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen;
- have either graduated from high school in the United States, earned a high school equivalency diploma, or passed a federally approved "Ability to Benefit" test, as defined by the Commissioner of the State Education Department;
- have a combined federal adjusted gross income of $125,000 or less;
- be pursuing an undergraduate degree at a SUNY or CUNY college, including community colleges and the statutory colleges at Cornell University and Alfred University;
- be enrolled in at least 12 credits per term and complete at least 30 credits each year (successively), applicable toward his or her degree program through continuous study with no break in enrollment except for certain reasons that can be documented;
- if attended college before the 2019-20 academic year, have earned at least 30 credits each year (successively), applicable toward his or her degree program before applying for an Excelsior Scholarship;
- be in a non-default status on a student loan made under any NYS or federal education loan program or on the repayment of any NYS award;
- comply with the terms of the service condition(s) imposed by any NYS award that you have previously received, and execute a Contract agreeing to reside in NYS for the length of time the award was received, and, if employed during such time, be employed in NYS.
SECTION 9: Socio-Emotional Resources
Here are some resources that can help as we navigate the uncertainty of this moment.
- Text START to 741-741 or call 1-800-273-TALK (8255) for a confidential conversation anytime.
- JED’s Mental Health Resource Center provides tools to help teens and young adults navigate life’s challenges.
- Seize The Awkward has tips and resources for maintaining mental health and fostering stronger connections with friends and family during challenging moments.
- Our Love is Louder Action Center provides tools for staying calm, connected, and active, and supporting each other during this time of uncertainty.
- JED's and MTV’s Press Pause includes animated PSAs and an online hub with simple mindfulness techniques — like breathing exercises, meditation, perspective checks, music, and movement — to deal with common stresses and challenges that can make young adults feel overwhelmed or hopeless.
- Our COVID-19 Resource Guide provides resources and tips for protecting mental health and supporting each other during the COVID-19 pandemic.
- The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) has Tips for Coping with Traumatic Events.
SECTION 10: Regents Testing
- NYSED Guidance
- Guidance (3 pages)
- FAQ
- Regulatory memo (37 pages – docs above are more helpful)
- NYC Guidance (attached): The NYC Department of Education just released guidance for its schools. See attached. Page 9 specifies that discharged students can qualify for the exemption:
“How do Regents waivers apply to students discharged with a code 39 (missing one or more Regents) who planned to take the January 2021 Regents? As long as these students 1) previously earned course credit in the subject area, including all courses in the sequence, and 2) were preparing to take a required Regents Examination in order to graduate at the end of the first semester of the 2020-21 school year, they are eligible for the waiver.”
- Information for families from Advocates for Children:
- Tip Sheet: Summary of Changes to Graduation Requirements due to COVID-19
En Español: Resumen de los cambios a los requisitos para la graduarse debido a la COVID-19
Also available in: Arabic, Bengali, Chinese, French, Fulani, Haitian
- Tip Sheet: Summary of Changes to Graduation Requirements due to COVID-19
SECTION 11: Online Courses
This fall, Virtual Culture is offering over 50 free and low-cost classes in dance, art, theater, STEAM, music, writing, and activism, from some of the greatest performers, artists, and cultural organizations in the world. These organizations are serving NYC youth with a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to work closely with world-class artists, musicians, and writers through virtual offerings. Check out their full catalog of classes, programs and internships.