JC Admissions

Jersey City Free Public Library

If you don’t already have a library card, sign up now for one now to get hundreds of dollars’ worth of test prep (both online and in person) and other resources to beef up a high school application–for free!

  • PSAT test prep
    • Sign up for ASCEND Academy’s free Pilot PSAT 8/9 Program in partnership with Jersey City Free Public Library.  This initiative is designed to help younger and underrepresented students strengthen their skills in PSAT 8/9 Math and English, as well as explore introductory coding and app/web development.
    • Prep pack, practice tests, vocabulary flash cards through JobNow’s SkillSurfer (requires a Jersey City Public Library Card).
    • Online test prep and downloadable study guide from Gale/Peterson’s Test & Career Prep (requires a Jersey City Public Library Card and creation of login/password for Gale/Peterson’s Test Prep).
  • HSPT test prep (requires a Jersey City Public Library Card and creation of login/password for Gale/Peterson’s Test Prep).
  • Portfolio-building Resources for High Tech and County Prep admissions
    • Impressive project ideas in the art and science magazines available through PressReader.
    • Audio production studio at the Communipaw Branch.
    • Learn coding in Scratch, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Python, and SQL with Fiero Code.
    • Language learning through Rosetta Stone.
    • Google Career Certificates in Cybersecurity, Data Analytics, Digital Marketing & E-commerce, IT Support, Project Management, UX Design, and IT Automation with Python. Multiple languages available.
    • Software skills-building through Udemy–learn the software that CTE programs use!
    • Contests: write a poem, create artwork, and more. Check the library homepage for up-to-date contest listings.
  • Equipment checkout
    • Technology kits including: Laptop Bag, Chromebook with Built in LTE, Charger, and Quick Start Guide.
    • Mobile Internet Hotspots–call your branch to check availability and reserve.
  • Library branches offer print/fax solutions–call your branch to ask about availability.
  • Join the Teen Advisory Board (grades 6 – 12). Gain leadership experience while helping to plan and run events, and suggest improvements. Contact your local branch to find out how to join!