Summer 2023 Program information

The Baruch STEP Academy, a free STEM enrichment and college readiness program, is currently recruiting for its Summer 2023 Programs. The program is offering in-person programming for 4 weeks this summer for students who are currently in grades 6-11. Program Dates: July 10th – August 3rd on Mondays through Thursdays ONLY. Schedule: 9:30am-2pm The priority […]

Creating College Lists

On March 18th, Baruch STEP parents attended a workshop that provided guidance with researching colleges and categorizing them into three lists- dream/reach, target/match, and safety schools for their children. The workshop facilitator, Ms. Wynter, discussed location, academics, campus life, outcomes and the overall cost as factors to consider. The location of a college (distance to […]

Data Science & Research

On December 10th, the high school students were introduced to data science through Kahoot before Kaveri Nadhamuni, the workshop facilitator, discussed her career as data scientists. Students learned about data applications and examples of how science applications can be used in our daily lives, such as Google searches, spam filters, medical imaging, object recognition as […]

Intro to the College Experience: Middle School Edition

It is never too early for middle school students to learn about the college experience. On December 3rd, Baruch College’s Campus Explorers Team facilitated a workshop to highlight just that. Workshop Facilitators: Robinson Cajamarca, Program Manager Luzmary Aybar: Freshman, Major: Marketing Management | Emily Teruel: Senior, Major: Finance Throughout the interactive and engaging workshop, tour […]

College readiness: Take Two

For their final workshop of the fall semester, middle school participants learned what it means to be college ready. They explored the differences and opportunities at SUNY, CUNY, and private institutions. Students were introduced to various campus life through presentations and videos. Some participants showed interest in UCLA, Harvard, Yale, and City College of New […]

529 Savings Plan

On December 3rd, a representative from New York’s 529 College Saving Program discussed with parents how to invest in their child’s education with tax benefits. The cost of college can be exorbitant but opening a 529 College Savings Plan can help students finance associated expenses. The more time a parent has to invest, the more […]

Campus Activities Panel

While academics is the priority for undergraduates, college can offer so much more through campus life for their social and career development. STEP Academy participants were presented with opportunities available to enhance their college experience through participation in student organizations. On December 3rd, representatives from Baruch’s Women in Business Club (WIB) and Macaulay Deewane presented […]

Parent Edition: Creating a College Match List

Finding a good fit for college is the ultimate goal of the college admissions process. In this workshop, parents learned about the importance of creating a college match list. Every parent wants to ensure that their child will be successful, independent, responsible, and safe during their undergraduate years. It is a priority that the education […]

College Admissions Panel

On November 19, Baruch STEP Academy had the pleasure to host the following guest panelists to discuss their college, the college admissions process and opportunity programs: Baruch STEP participants from grades seven through twelve were excited to learn more about academic opportunities and campus benefits provided by each institution and program. Our first panelist, Craig, […]

STEP Article in Lateenz

We are pleased to announce that the Baruch College STEP Academy was recently featured in Lateenz.com as an excellent program for high school students in New York City! Lateenz is an online resource that combines fun and inspiring articles with a huge, searchable database of internships, programs, competitions and scholarships — all curated specifically for Hispanic and Latino/x […]