North Fork College-Bound
A Comprehensive, Local & Free College Advisory Service
https://northforkcollegebound.com
Target Audience
High Schoolers on Long Island’s North Fork and their parents
Specific Services Offered
Help becoming an informed participant in the college-going process;
Help identifying a range of colleges that match student interests and resources;
Help with course–selection and resume-building to match college aspirations;
Help preparing for SAT or ACT exams;
Help deciding where to apply;
Help preparing financial-aid forms (FAFSA and College Board CSS Profile);
Help completing college applications and college essay;
Help making sense among college offers after being acceptance;
Help making a right choice.
Bases of operations
At invitation of the respective guidance counselors, visits to the three high schools;
At invitation of the library directors, group/individual meetings at the three
local public libraries in Greenport, Southold, and Cutchogue-New Suffolk Library
Individual consultations at principal’s home office, 2860 Pine Tree Road, Cutchogue
(631 734 7504) Via e-mail currently : ram31@columbia.edu
Principals
Bob McCaughey, Professor of History and Dean of Faculty, Emeritus,
Barnard College, Columbia University
North Fork weekend resident of Greenport, 1986-2001
Weekend resident of Cutchogue, 2001-2020
Permanent resident of Cutchogue, 2020-
Kristie Korade, Teen Librarian, Cutchogue-New Suffolk Library
Discussion/Speaking Topics Currently Available
“When [and Why] Did College Start to Matter?”
“Is There a Case Against College?”
“The Costs [and Benefits] of College”
“Making Sense of College Financial Aid”
“What Makes Selective Colleges Selective – and Are They Worth It?
North Fork College Bound 