Graduate SUCCESS

The Graduate Success Program provides a wide range of services to support the continued growth and development of San Miguel Academy students beyond middle school. High school placement and guidance through the college process, along with exploration of other post-secondary pathways, form the foundation of the Program. Students receive individualized support as they consider a variety of options, including college, military service, trade schools, and certification programs that offer strong career opportunities.

School visits, test preparation, tutoring, mentoring, wellness support, career counseling, and internship assistance are all integral components of the Graduate Success Program.

In addition to these ongoing services, the Program provides up to $5,000 in financial support to all San Miguel Academy graduates enrolled in secondary education programs. While many graduates receive substantial tuition assistance through scholarships and financial aid, gaps often remain in tuition and related expenses. This support helps ensure students have access to the opportunities they have worked hard to achieve.

Through the Graduate Success Program, San Miguel Academy remains actively involved in students’ lives long after graduation. The Program supports first-generation learners and their families by helping them navigate the high school and college admissions process, including conversations about financial planning, the value of education, and setting realistic goals for the future.

Learn more about the Graduate Success Program by seeing it in action: watch the video.

ISEE Preparation Classes

San Miguel Academy students participate in review classes for the ISEE (Independent School Entrance Examination), a requirement for admission to many independent day and boarding schools. Students across all grade levels engage in ongoing test preparation with the support of Test Innovators, an online learning platform.

Through Test Innovators, students complete practice exams that are analyzed to create individualized preparation plans tailored to each student’s strengths and areas for growth. Students are provided dedicated time during the school day to work on preparation and also have access to the program outside of school for continued practice and support.

Partner Schools

Where our students go to high school:

Blue Ridge School 

Boys Town High School

Canterbury School

Church Farm School

Deerfield Academy

Emma Willard School

Excelsior Academy

Fordham Preparatory School

Loomis Chaffee School

Marvelwood School

Millbrook School

Milton Hershey School

Newburgh Free Academy

Newburgh Free Academy West & Big Picture Learning

Northern Academy

Northfield Mount Hermon School

Salisbury School

St. Benedict’s Preparatory School

Suffield Academy

Taft School

The Harvey School

The Mount Academy

The Storm King School

The Woodhall School

Trinity Pawling School

Wasatch Academy

Westover School

Where our students go to college:

Alfred State College

Boston College

College of the Holy Cross

Cornell University

Culinary Institute of America

Dominican University

Dutchess Community College

Fairfield University

Kean University

Marist College

Mercy University

Mount Saint Mary College

New York Institute of Technology

Nichols College

Niagara University

Princeton University

Providence College

St. Bonaventure University

San Diego County Community College

Siena College

SUNY Maritime College

SUNY Morrisville

SUNY New Paltz

SUNY Orange Community College

University at Albany–State University of New York

United States Naval Academy

Virginia Military Academy

Internships

Mentorship and internship opportunities offer students invaluable real-world experience while connecting them with caring professionals who provide guidance, encouragement, and insight into future career paths. These experiences are a cornerstone of our Graduate Success Program, helping students build confidence, develop practical skills, and make informed decisions about their academic and professional futures.

San Miguel Academy and St. Benedict’s Prep have a longstanding partnership rooted in shared values and a commitment to supporting young men on their educational journeys. Read more.