Next Stop, College
Preparing Students for College Success
Boston Public Schools is committed to ensuring that every student graduates from high school with the knowledge and skills to succeed in college, career and life.
In November 2008, Mayor Thomas M. Menino launched "Success Boston" to ensure that all Boston Public Schools graduates earn a college diploma. BPS is proud to partner with area colleges and universities and local non-profits to achieve the goals of students "Getting Ready, Getting In, Getting Through."
See also the "Graduation for All" page.
Download a copy of the Boston Public Schools Career and College Guide, winner of a 2007 Award for Excellence from the National School Public Relations Association.
Media Campaign: “Next Stop, College”
Links to Resources
Massachusetts College Goal Sunday
MyRoad: Career and College Planning from The College Board
The Action Center for Educational Services and Scholarships (ACCESS)
City of Boston / Youthzone College Guide
Massachusetts Career Information System (CIS)
Massachusetts Department of Education “Ready Set Go to College” / Think Again
U.S. Department of Education's "college.gov" Website
U.S. Department of Education’s College Navigator
The Common Application for Undergraduate College Admissions
City of Boston Scholarship Guide
City of Boston Scholarship Fund
U.S. Department of Education’s Portal for Student Aid
The Sallie Mae Fund Financial Aid Tools & Tips
FinAid! The Smart Student Guide to Financial Aid
For a list of websites for area colleges and universities, visit the Partner Links page.
For more information, speak to your guidance counselor, principal or headmaster, or contact the BPS Guidance Office, 617-635-8030.
Free SAT help for BPS students
The Boston Public Schools and the Boston Public Library offer a variety of free online resources that students can use to prepare for the SAT exam.
www.collegeboard.com/quickstart
This website customizes a personal SAT study plan for students, based on their performance on the PSAT/NMSQT exam (taken by BPS students in grades 10 and 11).
Features:
SAT practice questions
Individualized skill building lessons
Test taking strategies for success
Official SAT exam with score summary
Links to other college and financial aid resources
Access is free. Just sign into the College Board site or use your Access code on the PSAT/NMSQT score results. For more information or questions, see your school’s guidance counselor.
This online program personalizes tutorials for students so that they can “brush up” on the academic content covered on the SAT exam.
Features:
Lessons in critical reading, writing, and mathematics
Periodic assessments to determine progress
Opportunities to focus on content deficits
Access can be granted to any student in a BPS high school. Check with your school’s guidance counselor to receive password information for this website.
LearnATest: www.bpl.org/electronic
Practicing for the SAT doesn’t need to be just a school activity! Whether at your local library or at home, this website can help you succeed.
Features:
Practice SAT exam
Civil Service, Cosmetology, Police, Firefighter, and EMS exams
Access can be granted using a BPL library card.
Download a postcard about free SAT help.
