Post Secondary Pathways

Millennium's Vision

At Millennium Art Academy High School, we are dedicated to providing our scholars with the skills, knowledge, and opportunities necessary to excel in life beyond high school. Whether our graduates choose to pursue higher education, enter the workforce, or follow a creative or vocational path, our mission is to ensure they are prepared to succeed. We focus on the following post-high school goals:

  1. College Readiness
    We prepare our students for higher education by offering a rigorous curriculum, Advanced Placement (AP) courses, dual enrollment programs, and college counseling services. Our goal is for every scholar to:

    • Achieve the academic excellence needed to gain admission to the college or university of their choice.
    • Develop critical thinking, research, and communication skills that are vital for collegiate success.
    • Complete college applications, scholarship applications, and financial aid forms with confidence.

  2. Artistic and Creative Development
    As a school that celebrates the arts, we foster creativity and self-expression. For those students pursuing careers in the arts, we aim to:

    • Provide opportunities for portfolio development, auditions, and professional showcases.
    • Connect students with mentors, internships, and artistic communities that can help launch their creative careers.
    • Encourage entrepreneurial and freelance skills that are crucial for success in the arts.

  3. Life Skills and Personal Development
    Beyond academics and career readiness, we emphasize the importance of life skills and holistic development. Our students will be:

    • Financially literate, understanding budgeting, saving, and financial planning.
    • Effective communicators who can advocate for themselves and navigate real-world challenges.
    • Emotionally intelligent, equipped with problem-solving and conflict-resolution skills to thrive in personal and professional relationships.

  4. Customized Pathways for Individual Success
    We recognize that every scholar’s goals are unique. Whether it’s a gap year, military service, starting a business, or exploring other paths, we support individualized post-high school plans by:

    • Offering personalized guidance and resources tailored to each student’s ambitions and needs.
    • Helping students identify their strengths, passions, and values to align their goals with their future aspirations.
    • Fostering a mindset of lifelong learning and resilience, empowering students to adapt to changing interests and opportunities.

Through these goals, Millennium Art Academy High School is committed to nurturing confident, capable, and well-rounded graduates ready to thrive in whatever path they choose.

Respectfully, 

Dr. Herman Guy

Principal

College Pathway

At Millennium Art Academy,  Over $500,000 in scholarship money was awarded to the Class of 2024!

100% of our students have a post secondary plan:

42% enrolled in CUNY Institutions

33% enrolled in SUNY and Private Institutions

7 % of our scholars enrolled in Co-op Technical School. 

18% of our scholars enrolled in Vocational Training.

CUNY: 

Scholars have enrolled in:

Lehman College, John Jay, Manhattan College, SUNY Potsdam, Montclair State, SUNY Oswego, Brooklyn College, Hunter, Baruch, City College, City Tech, Borough of Manhattan Community College, St. John’s, SUNY Albany, Barry University, Dartmouth College, FIT, York College, Trinity College, Mercy University, College of Mount St. Vincent, Penn State, SUNY Morrisville, SUNY Plattsburgh, SUNY Purchase, Wesleyan University, Fordham University, SUNY Broome, University at Buffalo, SUNY Oneonta, Virginia State University.

Essentially CUNYs are 18 colleges located within New York City that are home to four year for Bachelor Degrees and two year colleges for Associate Degrees. Each college has a different GPA acceptance and offer various relevant majors. 

SUNYs + Private Colleges

CUNY Academic Support Programs

  • ASAP: This is a program that offers a lot of support to students including to participating students like OMNY Metrocards, tuition assistance, priority registration, stipends for textbooks, personal advisor, academic support. 
  • SEEK/CD: It’s a program that offers academic, financial, and social support. Along with that, it assists in providing equity to students pursuing higher education who might have not been afforded the opportunity before. 
  • ACE: Similar to ASAP, this program provides academic advisement, career development, tuition scholarships, textbook, and transportation support. It’s shaped to help students graduate with their bachelor’s degree on time. 
  • CLIP: It’s a low cost program where students enroll in a 14-16 week course about learning English. This is for individuals who have difficulty with the English language.
  • CUNYStart: Essentially, this assists students in developing their English and math needs to meet CUNY’s proficiency. 
  • MathStart: Another program offered by CUNY to support students who have math needs and need to strengthen their skills in math.  

SUNY Academic Support Programs 

  • EOP: Offered at SUNY, this program provides hands-on academic support with career advising. It also gives financial support to reduce the cost for textbooks and supplies. Additionally, there is a pre-freshman summer program to help students assimilate in the college. 
  • HEOP: Very similar to EOP, but this is only offered at some private colleges. The list is linked here.

  

    

 

Vocational Pathways

Millennium Family,

As our scholar approaches a pivotal time in their life, it’s natural to think about the future and what opportunities will best support their growth and success. Traditionally, college has been seen as the primary route to achieving success, but it's important to acknowledge that this pathway is not the best fit for everyone. In today’s world, there are many alternatives that offer just as much potential for personal and economic growth—one of the most promising being vocational and technical education.

Vocational education offers students the opportunity to acquire practical, hands-on skills that are directly applicable to a wide range of high-demand careers. These careers span industries such as healthcare, information technology, skilled trades (like plumbing, electrical work, and carpentry), automotive technology, and much more. By focusing on a specific trade or skill, students can enter the workforce quickly, without the burden of long-term student debt.

While college can be an excellent option for some students, it’s important to recognize that it is not the only path to a successful and fulfilling career. Vocational education offers a practical, affordable, and effective way for students to achieve their goals while addressing the growing demand for skilled workers in the modern economy.

Programs: Automotive, welding, plumbing, carpentry, electrical / commercial, solar electrical installation, computer repair, cisco networking, web design, culinary arts, vision technology, natural hair styling, barbering, drafting and blueprinting.