Upcoming Programs
Join us at an upcoming program. Download a list of our monthly programs.Upcoming SAT/ACT Test Dates
Upcoming College Fairs
NACAC Virtual College Fair
Date: September 11, 2022
Location: Virtual
HBCU College NYC Fair
Date: September 16, 2022
Location: BMCC Campus
Long Island SUNY College Fair
Date: September 18, 2022
Location: Farmingdale State College, Nold Athletic Complex
SUNY College Fair
Date: September 29, 2022
Location: Jacob Javits Center, Exhibit Hall 1E
HBCU College Fair
Date: September 30, 2022
Location: Walton Educational Campus
Annual New York Black College Expo
Date: October 1, 2022
Location: Medgar Evers College Campus
UFT College and Career Fair
Date: October 2, 2022
Location: UFT Learning Center
Big Apple College Fair
Date: October 2, 2022
Location: Jacob Javits Center, Exhibit Hall 1A
NACAC Virtual College Fair
Date: October 9, 2022
Location: Virtual
HBCU NYC College Fair
Date: November 12, 2022
Location: Riverbank State Park
NACAC Virtual College Fair
Date: November 16, 2022
Location: Virtual
CollegeReadiness Workshops
Join us at the library to prepare for college.
Queens Public Library offers free workshops that target youth, parents/caregivers, and adults seeking guidance about college admissions, career exploration, and financial assistance. Moreover, we aim to support schools and other community-based organizations that provide college readiness advice.
Our College Readiness Program consists of three segments.
1. Life Skills Programming: focus on helping individuals identify and develop the practical skills needed to prepare for college.
2. Informational Workshops: for both students and families, scheduled during selected afternoons, evenings, and weekends. Some examples of our workshops include The College Selection Process, Scholarships and Financial Aid, How to Complete the FAFSA, How to Write Your College Essay, Public Speaking, Brainfuse Tutorial (student tutoring support), and Virtual College Tours.
3. Access to College Readiness Resources: connecting students and families to information about educational and financial options. These resources are available electronically as well as in paper form.
Queens Public Library's College Readiness team is available to support you. Our goal is to keep you informed by providing workshops as well aslinks to college readiness articles and Queens and community-based organization events. We can be reached at College.Readiness@queenslibrary.org
College Readiness on the QPL Blog
Access Queens Public Library blog posts on College Readiness here.Volunteering at Queens Public Library
Showcasing volunteering experience on your college applications can increase your chances of acceptance. Learn about all the volunteering opportunities available at QPL here.Resource Links
Navigating High School
10 Tips for High School Freshman
SAT and ACT Tests
SAT and ACT Test Preparation from Method Test Prep
College Application Process: A Step by Step Guide
My Fit Custom College Ranking
NextStop College NYC
Student Search Service
A Complete Guide to the Application Process
How to Apply to College
College Board
CUNY Admissions
Getting Ready for College
Big Future from The College Board
Big Future from The College Board (PDF Flyer)
New Visions for Public Schools-College Enrollment Guides
Financial Aid, Grants and Scholarships
High School Juniors: Start Planning to Finance College
NYS Grants, Scholarships and Loan Programs
National Merit Scholarship
New York State Resident Scholarships
New York State Financial Aid Administrators Association
Scholarship for Certified Nursing Assistant Training