Description

Program designed to make college admission and success possible for students from low-income backgrounds by providing the tools, strategies and support needed to navigate and overcome challenges to college graduation.

Uses a near-peer coaching model, powered by AmeriCorps, to provide intensive mentorships and role-model support to students. AmeriCorps coaches are recent college graduates who provide direct service and guidance to students through every stage of the college process from college admission to enrollment and persistence, starting from a student's junior year of high school and continuing through college graduation.

Provides the following coaching services to eligible students:

-- College search and application guidance;

-- Financial literacy and financial aid consulting;

-- Enrollment and high school-to-college transition coaching, including identifying academic interests and majors;

-- Building social-emotional learning skills;

-- Professional communications and mentorship;

-- Academic expectations and responsibilities;

-- Connection to campus resources and opportunities.

All services are provided at no cost to students or their families.

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