College Prep

Beginning in 8th Grade, students in the 15-LOVE program are eligible to participate in the College Prep & Leadership Program. The group meets every Friday night and students also have one-on-one sessions to make sure they are on track to meet their goals. Students work through a five-year curriculum that ends with the college application, financial aid and decision process. Furthermore, 15-LOVE offers graduates the opportunity to apply for the Denise McCoy Scholarship, which offers them financial assistance for up to four years of higher education.

"There is no elevator to success, you have to take the stairs." Zig Ziglar

Recent Alumni

Jenifer Lalman

Manhattanville University

Jenifer Lalman graduated from Schenectady High School. She attended SUNY Schenectady Community College while attending high school, earning college credits. She will attend Manhattanville University to study Nursing while playing on the Women’s Tennis Team.

Alyssa Robbins

Hudson Valley Community College

Alyssa Robbins graduated from Schenectady High School, where she earned college credits at Hudson Valley Community College (HVCC). She will continue her education at HVCC, pursuing an associate’s degree while playing on the women’s tennis team. After completing her associate’s degree, Alyssa plans to transfer to the University at Albany to study Forensic Science.

Mohamed Saied Shahabuddeen

SUNY Schenectady County Community College

Saied graduated from Schenectady High School as a Smart Transfer student in the Early College High School program, earning both his high school diploma and an associate’s degree from SUNY Schenectady County Community College. He plans to transfer to Siena College in the fall to major in Aeronautical Engineering, with the career goal of working for NASA.