Harbor College Preparation Services

For additional information please call 212-427-2244 ext. 455

Since 1992, the Harbor's college preparatory programs have helped thousands of young people achieve their very best. These programs represent the culminating Harbor experience for minority youth in Harlem, and a very precious opportunity. Participating students are in grades nine through twelve, most of whom represent the first potential generation to attend college. More than 93% of those who take part go on to college.

Upward Bound: In this rigorous program, promising high school students come to the Harbor every afternoon after school for college preparation classes, workshops in test taking strategies, writing skills and library research, and assistance with the often-daunting college admissions process. We also offer mentoring, internship opportunities, career education, special cultural activities and activities for parents.

College Tours: By visiting campuses, our students can see what the college environment is really like and begin to picture themselves as college students. Our tours range from one day to one week in duration. Each summer, students embark on a weeklong tour where they visit six to seven campuses. Participating young people gain a new perspective on education as they begin to identify what possibilities lay ahead of them after they graduate high school.

Cornell Summer College: Summer College participants benefit from a strong support system throughout their summer experience, including tutoring where needed and a designated faculty mentor who carefully follows their progress. They live in a dormitory, attend classes, and interact with other students from around the country and the world. Graduates of Summer college also receive an immediate academic advantage: up to six college credits that can be applied toward an undergraduate degree at another institute of higher learning.