College Prep Application 2026

The College Prep Program is a free course offered by Fordham Bedford Community Services in partnership with New York Cares. It’s designed for 12th-grade students who are navigating the college application process, providing guidance and support to help them stay on track and meet important deadlines.

Classes will take place on Mondays from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM, running from September through December.

If you have any questions, feel free to contact Christine Lopez at clopez@fordham-bedford.org or call 917-645-9534.

Before submitting your application, please make sure you’ve included:

  • A completed application
  • A copy of your unofficial transcript or report card
  • A completed essay

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Email *
Student's Name *
Date of Birth *
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Age *
Student Phone Number  *
Student Email Address *
Student Home Address *
School Name  *
Did either of your parent attend college?  *
Parent/Guardian #1 Name *
Parent/Guardian #1 Email Address, Phone Number 
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Parent/Guardian #2 Name
Parent/Guardian #2 Email Address, Phone Number 
Please check the statement that applies to you: *
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Have you ever taken the SAT?  *
If YES to taking the SAT, what were your scores?  *
What language did you learn to speak first? *
Please list the languages in which you are fluent?  *
Are your parent(s)/legal guardians/other fluent English speakers? *
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How would you describe yourself?  *
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Have you started researching colleges/universities? *
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What is your intended major? 
Do you want to dorm or commute to school?  *
Are you involved in any extracurricular activities? If yes, please list them.  *
Please answer one of the following questions in an essay format
Please send to clopez@fordham-bedford.org

  1. Some students have a background, identity, interest, or talent so meaningful they believe their application would be incomplete without it. If this sounds like you, please share your story. 
  2. Reflect on something that someone has done for you that has made you happy or thankful in a surprising way. How has this gratitude affected or motivated you? 
  3. Discuss an accomplishment, event, or realization that sparked a period of personal growth and a new understanding of yourself or others. 
  4. Share an essay on any topic of your choice. It can be one you have already written, one that responds to a different prompt, or one of your own design. 

A copy of your responses will be emailed to the address you provided.
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