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Sheet A-401 · Post-Secondary Office

Life After
AECI Starts Now

At AECI, we start the conversation early. From 9th grade on, students build their resumes and study skills and travel to colleges across the tri-state area — with counselors, students, and families planning as one team.

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Post-Secondary Office

Your Planning Team

PSP Office(646) 400-5566 + extension
LQ

Lauren Quigley

Director of Post-Secondary Readiness
(646) 400-5566 · ext. 5000 lquigley@aecischools.org
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Kenny Jean

Post-Secondary Counselor
BA · Williams CollegeM.Ed. · NYU
(646) 400-5566 · ext. 5001 kjean@aecischools.org
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Kaljah Adams

Post-Secondary Counselor
BA · Dickinson CollegePOSSE ScholarMA · NYU
(646) 400-5566 · ext. 5002 kadams@aecicharterhs.org
College Readiness Checklist

The 4-Year
Roadmap

Build in phasesEvery year adds a floor
09
Foundation

Freshman

  • Take challenging core classes
  • Estimate your financial aid with the Federal Student Aid Estimator
  • Get involved in school and community activities
  • Consider work, volunteering, and enrichment programs
  • Start a running list of awards, honors, jobs, and activities
10
Framing

Sophomore

  • Keep your course load rigorous
  • Ask about Syracuse University Project Advance (SUPA) college-credit courses
  • Stay with your activities and volunteer work
  • Plan a meaningful summer
  • Explore careers on My Next Move
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Systems

Junior

  • Attend college fairs and presentations
  • Visit campuses — AECI hosts college trips
  • Take the PSAT/NMSQT
  • Take the SAT in spring (option to retake in October of senior year)
  • Ask two teachers for recommendation letters
  • Research scholarships with early deadlines
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Capstone

Senior

  • Keep your grades strong all year
  • Stay involved in your activities
  • Complete required standardized tests
  • File the FAFSA, TAP, and CSS Profile by school deadlines
  • Apply to your colleges — watch every deadline
  • Visit schools that accept you and compare aid offers
  • Commit and submit your deposit by May 1
Class of 2027

Student Deadlines

Beat the rushNext deadline is highlighted
OCT01

FAFSA Opens

Create your FSA ID first — parents need one too.

Upcoming
OCT30

CUNY Applications Due

School deadline for CUNY applications.

Upcoming
NOV16

SUNY Applications Due

School deadline for SUNY applications.

Upcoming
DEC18

All Applications Due

CUNY, SUNY, and private colleges.

Upcoming
DEC30

FAFSA Priority Deadline

File early for the best shot at aid.

Upcoming
MAR01

Trade & Career Applications Due

Trade schools and career training programs.

Upcoming
MAY01

National Decision Day

Commit to your school and submit your deposit.

Upcoming
2026–2027 Schedule

College Rep Visits

Seniors & juniorsSign up in the PSP Office
TUE · OCT06

6th Annual Network Post-Secondary Fair

Two- and four-year colleges, trade schools, career training programs, and the military — all in one place.

30+Representatives
12:50 pm · 7th periodPSP OfficeBegan Sept 28
28SEP
University of Bridgeport
Mon
29SEP
University of New Haven
Tue
30SEP
Farmingdale State College
Wed
01OCT
CUNY Baruch College
Thu
07OCT
St. Lawrence University
Wed
09OCT
University of Mount Saint Vincent
Fri
13OCT
Clarkson University
Tue
15OCT
Mercy University
Thu
19OCT
Lafayette College
Mon
22OCT
CUNY Macaulay Honors College
Thu
29OCT
Stony Brook University
Thu
30OCT
Fordham University
Fri
05NOV
SUNY Cobleskill
Thu
Class of 2026 Winners

AECI Scholarships

Each year AECI honors seniors who live our core values, excel in their subjects, and lead on the field. Congratulations to this year's recipients.

Core Values
Respect
R
Oumou Sow
Integrity
I
Princess Amankwah
Perseverance
P
Luisanny Azcona
Achievement
A
Lauren Traore
Academic & Design
Design
DES
Kcin Massey
Social Studies
SS
Dorislynn Gil Feliz
Science
SCI
Mohamed Fall
Math
MTH
Brian Martin
English
ELA
Elijah Caraballo
Athletics
Athletic Scholarship
ATH
Kaylyn Drummond-Walters
Resource Library

Tools for
the Journey

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College ListCollege Board BigFutureSearch and compare colleges by major, size, cost, and location. College ListCUNY Future Student GuideEvery CUNY campus and how to choose between them. College ListSUNY Complete Campus ListAll 64 SUNY campuses in one list. Applications & AidCreate an FSA IDYour login for the FAFSA — students and parents each need one. Applications & AidFAFSAFree Application for Federal Student Aid. Applications & AidNYS TAPNew York's Tuition Assistance Program. Applications & AidApply to CUNYThe CUNY application portal. Applications & AidApply to SUNYThe SUNY application portal. Applications & AidCommon AppOne application for 1,000+ colleges. Applications & AidNavianceStudent college-planning account. Applications & AidOvergradTrack your college list, applications, and tasks. Applications & AidCollege BoardSAT, PSAT, AP, and CSS Profile. ScholarshipsCareerOneStopU.S. Dept. of Labor scholarship finder. ScholarshipsChegg ScholarshipsSearchable scholarship database. ScholarshipsCollegeExpressScholarship search and college lists. ScholarshipsCollegeNETScholarship search and applications. ScholarshipsCollegeScholarships.orgScholarships by category and state. ScholarshipsFEEA ScholarshipsFor families of federal employees. ScholarshipsFastwebOne of the largest scholarship databases. ScholarshipsFinAidFinancial aid guides and calculators. ScholarshipsHBCU Scholarship ListScholarships for historically Black colleges. ScholarshipsHispanic Scholarship FundScholarships and support for Latino students. ScholarshipsLatinoCollegeDollarsScholarships for Latino students. ScholarshipsNew York Times College ScholarshipFor NYC high school seniors. ScholarshipsScholarships.comFree scholarship search. ScholarshipsSchollyScholarship matching app. ScholarshipsStudentScholarshipSearchScholarship directory. ScholarshipsUNCFUnited Negro College Fund scholarships. Undocumented StudentsTheDream.USCollege scholarships for DREAMers. Undocumented StudentsInformed ImmigrantResources for undocumented students and families. Undocumented StudentsUndocumented Student ToolkitCARA's application guide for undocumented students.
Alumni

Request a Transcript

Graduates can request an official AECI transcript online — for college transfers, scholarships, or employers.

Transcript Request Form →
Students

Need More Support?

Your grade-level school counselor is there for course planning and social-emotional support. Questions for the Post-Secondary Office? Stop by the PSP Office or call (646) 400-5566 ext. 5000.

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