College & Career Readiness
Every student graduates with a postsecondary plan and the preparation to pursue it.
From ninth grade through the summer after graduation, the iLearn Schools College and Career Readiness Program helps every student build a postsecondary plan and complete the steps required to reach it.
3
dedicated counselors at every high school
39
AP courses across our high schools
49
dual enrollment courses with four college partners
30+
transferable college credits students can earn before graduation
Counseling at iLearn high school campuses
At iLearn Schools, college and career planning is part of the school day. Each high school is staffed with two full-time College & Career Counselors and one School Counselor.
College & Career Counselors lead academic and postsecondary planning: monitoring graduation progress, advising on Honors, AP, and dual enrollment courses, and guiding students through college research, applications, financial aid, scholarships, and résumé and interview preparation.
School Counselors support academic success, social-emotional well-being, and personal development through individual and group counseling, conflict resolution, and referrals to community resources.
Working seamlessly together, they provide fully integrated academic, college, and personal counseling for every student.
What the Program provides for your student
- Academic and graduation planning
- Advanced Placement and Honors course planning
- Dual enrollment and early college advising
- College and career exploration
- College applications and essay support
- PSAT and SAT preparation, planning, and registration
- Financial aid (FAFSA and the NJ Alternative Application)
- Scholarship search and applications
- Résumé development, interview preparation, and internships
- College visits, career fairs, and employer partnerships
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What each year includes
The College and Career Readiness Program follows a four-year sequence, adjusted to each student’s goals, with scheduled individual meetings and college and career information sessions delivered in the classroom.
9th Grade
- Transition to high school and understand graduation requirements.
- Learn how GPA and course rigor affect future options.
- Develop a four-year academic plan.
- Get involved in clubs, athletics, service, and extracurricular activities.
10th Grade
- Explore career clusters, majors, and areas of interest.
- Take the PSAT in school and review detailed score results.
- Plan 11th-grade courses, including advanced course options.
- Build extracurricular, leadership, and service experience.
11th Grade
- Prioritize academic performance, GPA, and rigorous coursework.
- Research colleges and build a college list using Scoir.
- Set SAT goals, prepare, and test.
- Prepare a résumé and junior brag sheet.
- Attend college visits, fairs, and college kick-off events.
- Begin exploring financial aid and scholarships.
12th Grade
- Maintain strong grades and academic rigor throughout senior year.
- Complete college applications, essays, and required documents.
- Complete the FAFSA or NJ Alternative Application and apply for scholarships.
- Review acceptances and compare financial aid offers.
- Complete at least three individual counseling meetings.
- Finalize a primary and alternate postsecondary plan.
After Graduation
- Summer follow-up to confirm final transcript delivery, housing registration, and completed college enrollment.
- Alumni reports to track graduate outcomes.
Multiple pathways to advanced coursework
The iLearn Schools Program of Study is designed so that advanced coursework is available to every student, not only to students who enter high school already advanced. Course levels include Regular, Honors, Honors Portfolio, Advanced Placement, Dual Enrollment, and Career & Technical Education, and students may combine them according to their strengths and goals.
Honors and Honors Portfolio
Honors courses lay the groundwork for AP study. The Honors Portfolio allows all students to earn honors credit through independent research, advanced writing, and project work, expanding access starting in grades 9 and 10.
Advanced Placement
iLearn Schools offers 39 AP courses across high schools under an open access model: students who meet the coursework prerequisites are encouraged to enroll. Counselors annually review data to invite qualified students into advanced courses, supported by Saturday sessions, tutoring, and summer accelerated programs.
Dual Enrollment
Students can earn 15 to 30+ transferable college credits prior to graduation through 49 dual enrollment courses in partnership with Bergen Community College, Passaic County Community College, William Paterson University, and Ramapo College, reducing time and costs toward a degree. These dual enrollment courses are offered by our teachers, who are eligible to teach college courses using an approved curriculum.
Earn an associate degree while completing high school
The Early College Program, offered in partnership with Bergen Community College and Passaic County Community College, extends beyond individual dual enrollment courses. Students can graduate with at least 30 college credits or an associate degree through the partnership.
The first iLearn Schools cohort, the Class of 2026, earned a high school diploma and an associate degree simultaneously.
Up to 100%
tuition assistance and scholarships are available for eligible early college students.
Career readiness and technical education
Career readiness helps students connect their academic interests with future college majors and career opportunities. Our program prepares students to explore multiple postsecondary pathways, including four-year universities, technical programs, apprenticeships, industry credentials, and military service.
State-approved Cybersecurity program
Our first state-approved Cybersecurity program combines rigorous academics with work-based learning and industry-focused skills.
Students also explore career pathways through internships, career fairs, employer partnerships, and other real-world experiences.
College entrance exam preparation at no cost to families
iLearn provides free SAT preparation through Sylvan Learning and Ivy Test Prep, alongside digital practice tools, ensuring test readiness without financial burden.
Exams, including the PSAT, SAT, and AP tests, are administered at the iLearn campuses. The school handles all registration, accommodations, and test logistics.
After testing, counselors review score reports with students to track growth, target skill gaps, and refine college application strategies.