Academic Support at Fordham Prep

At Fordham Prep, we take a holistic approach to student success, offering comprehensive counseling, academic support, and specialized test prep to ensure every young man thrives academically, socially, and emotionally.

School Counseling

Fordham Prep offers one of the most comprehensive School Counseling programs in the tri-state area.

School Counselors support their students academically, socially, emotionally, and behaviorally. The broad topics covered in group guidance include:

Academic Skills
Strategies and Habits
Connection and Community Building
Mental Health and Well-Being
Prevention Education
Positive Psychology (the science of human flourishing)
Character Development
College and Career Readiness

Evidenced-based programs are delivered on suicide and depression. Research on grit, growth mindset, motivation, optimism, and gratitude are explored and made relevant. In addition, the students engage in an in-depth look at anxiety and practice a variety of mindfulness activities with their classmates.

Learn More about our Extensive School Counseling Program HERE

Academic Support Center

The Prep's Academic Support Center is open for a limited amount of sessions each semester. Teachers, counselors, and peer tutors offer support in specific academic subjects as well as study skills and habits. Peer tutors are members of Fordham Prep's chapter of the National Honor Society (NHS).

Attendance is voluntary or can be required of a student by a faculty member or School Counselor.

Students With Learning Differences

Students with documented learning differences (a current 504 or IEP) can appeal to receive extended time on mid-term and final exams only.

All students, even those without a documented learning challenge, receive support both in group and individual settings through our School Counseling program.

Students can also access support from our dedicated clinicians including our Social Workers.