The New York Mets, Kaplan Test Prep & ACT Present College Prep Day at Citi Field on May 2 to Help Students Navigate the Admis...
April 24 2019 - 8:30AM
Business Wire
To help high school students across the New York City area
prepare for the college admissions process, the New York Mets will
be hosting College Prep Day on Thursday, May 2 at Citi Field,
partnering with Kaplan Test Prep and ACT, makers of the ACT®
college admissions exam. Kaplan, which began partnering with the
Mets for College Prep Day in 2018, will provide guidance and
insights to thousands of students on the path to college and how to
be strong applicants. ACT will be on hand to discuss why the exam
that was taken by 1.9 million students last year might be the right
one for them.
As part of College Prep Day, experts from Kaplan Test Prep and
ACT will also offer guidance for college applicants navigating the
admissions process on topics including how to decide which college
admissions test is right for them and how to maximize their
potential for scholarships. Also, students will enjoy video spots
featuring Mets players describing their college experiences.
Additionally, Kaplan and ACT will provide an opportunity to secure
a scholarship for a test prep course, along with a fee waiver to
take the ACT. Following the informative program, the event
continues with exhibitors on the Mets’ Field Level Concourse where
students can meet with admissions advisors who will answer
questions and provide information about their colleges and
universities. Attendees will then enjoy a day at the ballpark to
watch the Mets take on the Cincinnati Reds.
“Kaplan is thrilled to again partner with the New York Mets to
inspire New York-area students to bring their A game to the college
admissions process and help them succeed. Last year’s College Prep
event was a tremendous success and we are looking forward to
another fantastic day,” said Jeff Thomas, executive director of
admissions programs, Kaplan Test Prep. “The Mets, Kaplan, and ACT
all share decades of promoting educational programs and our goal
with College Prep Day is to leave attendees feeling better
informed, more prepared, and more confident than ever.”
While this is ACT’s first time participating in College Prep
Day, for the past few years it has been partnering with Kaplan to
offer free, live online prep to test takers who qualify for a test
fee waiver.
“College Prep Day at Citi Field is an exciting way for students
to learn how ACT can help them along their path to college and
career success,” said Suzana Delanghe, ACT chief commercial
officer. “We are so pleased to be joining the Mets and Kaplan for
this special event, and we’re looking forward to expanding access
to higher education and helping kids pursue their dreams.”
The event will commence at 11 AM with the on field presentation
by Kaplan and ACT experts, followed by the college fair with
exhibitors. If you are a NYC area student who’d like to attend,
please contact your school’s guidance office to encourage them to
participate. Schools that would like to participate can contact
Mark Phillips at mphil@nymets.com or 718.565.4350.
ACT® is a registered trademark of ACT, Inc.
About Kaplan Test Prep
Kaplan Test Prep (www.kaptest.com) is a premier provider of
educational and career services for individuals, schools and
businesses. Established in 1938, Kaplan is the world leader in the
test prep industry. With a comprehensive menu of online offerings
as well as a complete array of print books and digital products,
Kaplan offers preparation for more than 100 standardized tests,
including entrance exams for secondary school, college and graduate
school, as well as professional licensing exams for attorneys,
physicians and nurses. Among those tests are the SAT®, PSAT®, ACT®,
GRE®, GMAT®, LSAT®, MCAT®, NCLEX-RN® and bar exams. Kaplan also
provides private tutoring and graduate admissions consulting
services.
Note to editors: Kaplan is a subsidiary of Graham Holdings
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