The Science and Technology Entry Program (STEP)

The Science and Technology Entry Program (STEP) increases the number of historically underrepresented and *economically disadvantaged students pursuing careers leading to professional licensure or professions in mathematics, science, technology and health-related fields.

STEP Programs provides students with academic enrichment and research experience in science, mathematics and technology content areas. Programs consist of summer and academic year components including:

• Core subject instruction/Regents exam preparation
• Supervised training in research methods
• Internships
• High School and College admissions counseling
• Standardized test preparation
• Career awareness/development activities

There are more than fifty STEP Programs housed at institutions of higher education and/or professional schools across New York State. Admission to a STEP program is competitive and requires students to participate in an application process. Please refer to the listing of regional programs by town/county (on the left) to locate a program near you.

*Economic eligibility guidelines are determined by the state of New York. Students who are not underrepresented (e.g., Black/African American, Hispanic/Latino, Alaskan Native, or American Indian) must meet these income guidelines. Please click here for an economic eligibility chart.

Impact and Accomplishments:

STEP Results:

• STEP Students perform better than their non-STEP peers in Regents mathematics and science courses
  
  
• Grade 12 STEP students graduate at a higher rate with Regents diplomas than their non-STEP peers
  
  
• More STEP graduates pursue postsecondary education than their non-STEP peers
  
  
• 93% of Grade 12 students graduate
  
  
• 85% of STEP graduates enroll in college
  
  
• 67% of college going grads purse MST
  
  
• 62% of STEP high school graduates receive Regents diplomas
  

Additional Information About STEP:

NYSED Website:
http://www.highered.nysed.gov/kiap/step/