The Post Graduate Program

UPPER SCHOOL The Post Graduate ProgramL

The post graduate program at NYA is open to high school graduates who would benefit from an additional year of study before college. The NYA post graduate program gives students the opportunity to mature academically in a structured, supportive environment. A year at NYA provides an added foundation necessary for a successful transition to college. A curriculum path is customized to meet each post graduate student’s needs and to bring out the best in each individual student. Examples could include:

Humanities Path:

• AP English Literature • AP U.S. History • Sociology

Creative Writing • Economics • Spanish IV

Math and Science Path

• English 12 • AP Biology • AP Statistics • Advanced Physics • French or Spanish III

Fine Arts Path

• AP Music Theory • AP Studio Art • AP English Literature • Current Political Issues Post graduate students may also pursue an independent study in an area of great interest either as a self-designed course or online. This allows the student to engage in a particular passion. In addition, there are many activities a post graduate student may participate in such as investment club, chess club, robotics, volunteering and more.

COLLEGE COUNSELING

Post graduate students immediately begin one-on-one meetings with an NYA college counselor to identify colleges that meet the student’s criteria. Upon finding the right fit, the college counselor will help work through the college application process step-by-step. 95% of the Class of 2019 was admitted to one or more of their top choice colleges. One hundred percent of NYA students who applied were accepted to a four-year college. A small number of graduates choose to take a GAP year before attending college.

EXTRACURRICULAR AND ATHLETIC ACTIVITIES

Post graduate students may choose from a variety of extracurricular and athletic opportunities that may include, but not be limited to the following: • School clubs including music and language • Theater • Middle School mentoring • NEPSAC Prep Hockey • Participation on one of NYA’s 23 other varsity sports teams. As a fifth year student,

PG students will be permitted to train with the team and participate in non-league contests. • Local and recreational club athletics, and • Year-round personal training on campus

All individual programs will be created in conjunction with the Director of Athletics and the Head of Upper School.