For Applicants, Parents, and Middle Schools:

• How can I be a part of the Oliver Scholars Program?
  In order to be a part of the Oliver Scholars Program, candidates are nominated by their seventh grade guidance counselor, or community based organization representative during the fall of seventh grade.
  
• Am I a good fit for the Oliver Scholars Program?
  A candidate that excels academically, who is involved in a range of extracurricular activities, is eager to be a leader, and understands the value of community service, is the perfect fit for the Oliver Scholars Program.
  
• When and how should I apply?
  The guidance counselor or community based organization representative should begin the nomination process in the fall of the candidate’s seventh grade year. The nomination forms are due in early January of each year for current seventh graders.
  
• Are there entry tests, exams or interviews?
  Each candidate will have the opportunity to take the preliminary Secondary School Admissions Test (SSAT), and to attend Oliver’s Interview weekend to participate in individual interview and group interviews. These steps are integral to the process of becoming an Oliver Scholar.
  
• Does the Oliver Scholars Program give financial aid or scholarships?
  The Oliver Scholars Program does not provide financial aid or scholarships; rather, the independent school where each Scholar is admitted provides a substantial financial aid package.
  
• Who can I contact with additional questions? 
  If you have any additional questions regarding the application/nomination process or want to learn how your middle school can partner with Oliver, please contact us at This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it or (212) 430-5980. 

For Current Oliver Students and their Parents:

• Who can I contact if I’m having problems?
  We are an organization that is built upon the nurturing component of our counseling program, so please contact the Oliver Counselor assigned to your child to address any immediate issues. For further assistance, feel free to contact Cindy Molina-Howell, Director of Scholar Services, at This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it or (212) 430-5980 x 1102. 

For Independent Schools:

• Who can I contact to get more information about joining Oliver’s Consortium Schools?  Please contact Lorenley Baez, Program Director for Pre-Scholar Services, at This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it or 212-430-5985 to discuss the benefits and process of partnership with the Oliver Scholars Program.

For Volunteers:

• Does the Oliver Scholars Program accept volunteers?
  The Oliver Scholars Program is eager to build relationships with volunteers and to identify ways for them to get involved.
  
• What do Oliver volunteers do?
  Volunteers get involved in a myriad of ways: by becoming mentors, aiding in the preparation and the overall flow of Oliver events, and assisting Oliver staff in and out of the office.
  
• Who can I contact about volunteer opportunities?
  Please contact Juan Carlos Rodriguez, Director of Administration and Operations, at (212) 430-5980 x 1108 for more details about becoming an Oliver Volunteer.
  

For Donors:

• How can I make a gift of donation to the Oliver Scholars Program?
  Thank you for your interest in making a donation to the Oliver Scholars Program! For more information please contact Amy Reinharz, Director of Development, at (212) 430-5980 x 1107. For more donation options click here.
  
• Where will my gift or donation go?
  Your unrestricted gift will support the cost of preparing each of our Scholars for admission to an independent school where the rigorous education they receive will help them gain access to the most competitive colleges in the US. The average cost of supporting an Oliver Scholar pursuing the three-fold tenets of our Program -Scholarship, Leadership, and Service - is approximately $7,500 per year. However, gifts of any size make a difference to our Scholars and the Program.

For Alumni:

• What does the Oliver Scholars Program do for its alumni Scholars?
  The Oliver Scholars Program strives to keep alumni Scholars connected with Oliver and with other alumni, via phone/mail/email correspondence. The Oliver Scholars Program also provides methods for alumni to have a direct impact on the life of a younger Scholar and/or alum thus furthering Oliver’s mission.
  
• How can Alums get involved?
  Two key ways for alumni to get involved with the Oliver Scholars Program is to become a mentor to a current Scholar or to become an advisor to younger Oliver alumni. Please contact Cindy Molina-Howell, Director of Scholar Services, at This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it or (212) 430-5980 x 1102 to discuss how you would like to get involved.
  
• Who can I contact about alumni activities?
  Please contact Amy Reinharz, Director of Development, at (212) 430-5980 x 1107 for more information about alumni activities and areas where alumni can get involved.
  

For Employers:

• Does the Oliver Scholars Program match students and alumni with potential employers?
  Yes, the Oliver Scholars Program does match current Scholars and alumni Scholars with employers and we are eager to discuss ways that we can help an employer identify the top candidates who are qualified for summer internships and full time employment.
  
• Who can I contact to get more information?
  Please contact Cindy Molina-Howell, Director of Scholar Services, at This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it or (212) 430-5980 x 1102 for more information about partnering with the Oliver Scholars Program.
  

For Media and other Inquiries:

• Who can I contact with general questions about the Oliver Scholars Program?
  For general questions, please send an email to This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it , call our general line at (212) 430-5980, or write to us at the Oliver Scholars Program, 80 Maiden Lane, Suite 706, New York, New York 10038-4872.