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Free college and test prep programs continue at Parkway Central Library through the spring semester! Field Teen Center in partnership with The Alexander Advantage is offering… continue reading Free SAT Workshops and Other College Prep Resources

By written by Yona Y.    January 2, 2024    1

This school year, college and test prep workshops return to the Free Library, hosted by Field Teen Center in partnership with The Alexander Advantage. This  free series is for youth ages… continue reading College and SAT Prep Workshops for the 2023–2024 School Year

By written by Yona Y.    September 25, 2023   

Start your journey to college at the Free Library! This school year, the Field Teen Center will be hosting a series of virtual SAT and College Prep workshops for teens . College Financial Aid… continue reading SAT and College Prep Workshops

By written by Kris L.    October 12, 2021   

Now that the summer is drawing to a close, children, teens, and even adults are prepping for the start of the coming school year. We at the Free Library of Philadelphia are prepping, too! That is,… continue reading Hit the Books with the Free Library!

By written by Becky F.    September 1, 2017   

By Mary Liu 2015-16 College Prep Program participant  The quotation "the rich will always get richer" is the epitome of our country. The majority of the students around me have the… continue reading Determination to Excel

By written by Aisha A.    June 16, 2016   

Kyle Chilluti is the resident "book whisperer" at the Free Library of Philadelphia’s Bustleton Library . The 17-year-old aspiring filmmaker from MaST Community Charter School gives… continue reading Free Library Internship Prepares Special Needs Students for Life After High School

By written by Jenn D.    June 3, 2016   

By Kristine Johnson My name is Kristine Johnson and I am a committed College Prep Specialist with the Free Library of Philadelphia. The best thing about this program is the youth! We are… continue reading "Oh The Things You’ll See…"

By written by Aisha A.    April 6, 2016   

By Nastassja Whitman College is not all about the books. No, really. College is more than just about going to class and studying for exams. What about the social world? It is common that college… continue reading Showing Up and Keeping It Cool!

By written by Aisha A.    March 8, 2016   

By Alexis Mason College Prep Program Work Study student You’re never fully prepared for what college has in store for you, even though you may think you are. I graduated from Mastery… continue reading Are You Prepared for What College Has In Store?

By written by Aisha A.    February 12, 2016   

By Darrian Hopson College Prep Program Work Study Student My name is Darrian Hopson, a work-study student of the Free Library of Philadelphia and current student at Temple University. In my… continue reading Keys to Success - College and Beyond!

By written by Aisha A.    January 20, 2016   

By Kristine Johnson College Prep Specialist The journey to and through college can be challenging for even the most prepared of students. Often times, the skills needed for success in collegiate… continue reading Chart Your Course with the College and Career Readiness Program

By written by Aisha A.    November 25, 2015    1

My name is Fred E. and I am a recent graduate of Martin Luther King High School.  I plan to attend the following two colleges: Community College of Philadelphia (CCP) and Indiana University… continue reading Discovering My Voice with the College and Career Readiness Summer Program

By written by Aisha A.    October 13, 2015    3

Sometimes you've got to take a test. It's a fact of life. Some of us struggle with tests while others breeze by, but we could all benefit from a little preparation. So before you… continue reading Featured Resource: Learning Express Library

By written by Jamie W.    August 6, 2015    1

"My name is Shanae. I am a Class of 2015 graduate of Philadelphia High School for Girls, and I will be attending Penn State University in the fall. I attribute my foundation for learning to… continue reading My High School Experience - From Summer Reading to LEAP to College!

By written by Aisha A.    June 30, 2015    4

My name is Ericka and I worked as a work study student in the College Prep Program on behalf of seniors in high school, helping them to complete goals to successful enter college! I… continue reading My Advice to High School Seniors! An Undergraduate Perspective!

By written by Aisha A.    June 8, 2015   

How do we measure success?  Some measure success through wealth, power, and prestige.  Others may measure success by how quickly they advance in their careers.  But how does one… continue reading What Measurement of Success!

By written by Aisha A.    April 27, 2015   

When it comes to applying for Federal Student Aid to begin your journey to college or trade school, the process can seem overwhelming, especially if you do not know how to start,… continue reading Understanding Federal Student Aid! Explore Your Resources

By written by Aisha A.    February 9, 2015   

The Seniors in the class of 2015 have came a long way since they've walked through the doors of their respective high school four years ago and now they are less than six months before they… continue reading Halfway to Success

By written by Aisha A.    January 16, 2015    3

While searching for financial aid advice to pass on to students I recently stumbled across an extremely interesting article titled " Beware of the College Bait and Switch ” by Lynn… continue reading College Bait and Switch

By written by Aisha A.    December 16, 2014    2