Seminary and College Guidance
High school is a bridge from childhood to adulthood, and preparing students for the future is an important focus at KTA. A structured guidance process provides each student with the tools and information she and her parents need to make the best possible decisions to further her education Jewishly, academically, and professionally.
KTA College Board School Code 390107
- The Seminary and College Admissions Handbook is an excellent resource and explains every step of the process in detail.
- KTA communicates regularly with parents and students regarding the admissions process. Click here to access recent communications. Click here for information on the SAT School Day.
Dates and Timelines
Seminary Guidance is provided by Mrs. Rachael Biberfeld, Director of Seminary and College Guidance, in conjunction with Mrs. Cheryl Epstein and the limudei kodesh faculty. Mrs. Biberfeld and Mrs. Epstein meet with the senior class and with their parents to discuss options and address questions and concerns about seminary programs in Israel, the United States and elsewhere. Mrs. Biberfeld works individually with each student to help her identify seminary programs that best match her interests, aptitude, and priorities and to guide her through the seminary application and interview process.
Each year, representatives of many Israeli seminaries visit KTA to present their programs and to recruit students. KTA students attend a broad range of seminary programs, and we are proud that our alumnae have earned our school an excellent reputation for their thorough and advanced preparation for higher learning, their motivation and enthusiasm, and their sterling midos tovos.
The objective of the College Guidance process at KTA is to help each student clarify her personal and professional goals and to assist her in applying to institutions of higher education that can best help her achieve these goals. The college guidance process is directed by Mrs. Brendy Siev, Assistant Principal, General Studies, with support from Mrs. Epstein, Mrs. Ettie Wachs and the General Studies faculty. Preparation for college begins early in high school; all students take the PSAT exam in grades nine, ten, and eleven to prepare them for the SAT and ACT exams that most elect to take in grades 11 and 12. Honors and Advanced Placement level courses prepare students for SAT subject tests that are required by the most competitive colleges and universities. KTA’s membership in the National Honor Society, participation in the National Merit Competition, and promotion of extensive opportunities for student leadership all serve to give students a competitive edge in college admissions.
Financial Aid for College and Seminary Study in Israel
- FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)
- Golden Slipper Scholarship
- MASA Israel (Jewish Agency scholarships for Seminary/Yeshiva study)
- Lander College for Women Israel Option Program
- Stern College for Women Israel Option Program
- Morton Stein Scholarship (Philadelphia Jewish Federation)
Forms and Documents
Please print copies of these forms and submit them to the applicable parties when complete. Forms are also available from Mrs. Biberfeld’s office, Mrs. Siev’s office, and the main office.