Gateway to Higher Education at CCNY.
Serving New York students since 1986.
Gateway to Higher Education at CCNY
is a New York State
STEP honors program.
The Science and Technology Entry Program (STEP) is a New York State-funded initiative that aims to increase the number of historically economically disadvantaged students prepared for college and careers in STEM—science, technology, engineering, and mathematics—health-related fields, and licensed professions.
Gateway to Higher Education at CCNY provides academic enrichment courses, guidance, and activities in STEM content areas for eligible New York City students at participating high schools.
Parents and guardians are required to attend and participate in workshops and programming events, as well as join the Parent Involvement in Education (PIE) committee to help facilitate student success.
To learn more or if you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to Gateway to Higher Education directly at gatewaytohighereducation@gmail.com.
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We offer the best tools for student readiness.
Academic Enrichment
Core subject instruction, enrichment classes, and hands-on, project-based learning to deepen knowledge and skills.
Career Development
Guidance and opportunities to explore careers, build professional skills, and prepare for future STEM and health-related professions.
Test
Preparation
Practice and preparation for standardized tests and exams to help students build confidence and achieve strong results.
Research
Training
Gateway students participate in supervised training and field trips in real laboratories, gaining hands-on experience with experiments and research projects that build STEM skills.
College Application
Assistance
Gateway helps students navigate the college application process, including selecting schools, completing applications, writing essays, and exploring financial aid and scholarships.
Summer Programs
Gateway students have opportunities to extend and enhance their learning through workshops held at hospitals, laboratories, businesses, and universities.
We partner with 12 participating high schools across the five boroughs.
Excelsior Preparatory
High School
Address: 143-10 Springfield Blvd, Queens, NY 11413
Phone: (718) 525-6507
Coordinator: Ophelia Morris
Francis Lewis
High School
Address: 58-20 Utopia Pkwy, Fresh Meadows, NY 11365
Phone: (718) 281-8200
Coordinator: Bryan Brown, Ricardo Verastegui
Queens Gateway to Health Sciences Secondary School
Address: 160-20 Goethals Ave, Jamaica, NY 11432
Phone: (718) 969-3155
Coordinator: Elissa Cambell
