By Monica Lewis, Teacher

Yonkers Montessori Academy alumni from the school’s first three graduating classes returned on January 6^th to meet with current YMA students and talk about their experiences transitioning to college life. 

Representing a wide variety of colleges including Syracuse University, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and SUNY Albany, the 20 alumni panelists, answered questions and offered advice to students who will be transitioning to college themselves over the next few years. YMA students’ questions related to college admissions such as “What made you stand out when you applied to college?” and “Who helped you with the college admission and application process?”

YMA students were also interested in college life. They asked panelists the cost of one year of college and how they financed those expenses. They also asked about class size, weekly schedules, and the benefits and challenges of living on campus or commuting.    

Following the presentation. students met with the college alumni individually to ask additional questions.  

Advisor(s): Assistant Principal Donald DeMatteo, Teachers Monica Lewis, Dijon Lindsey, and Donna Bayliff                    

MBK philosophy: We Are Better Together 

Partners: Westchester Community College, InRoads Inc., Eagle Academy for Young Men