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College Access Program

The mission of College Access Program is to provide the opportunity for students in Northeast Ohio who have the desire and have developed the requisite skills to obtain education beyond high school.

You CAN Go To College!

As a High School Junior, we can help make sure you reach your goal of being College Bound.

Did you know that by earning a college degree, you will earn over a million dollars more in your lifetime than you would with only a high school diploma?

Adults without a college degree are twice as likely to be unemployed. And get this: people with a college degree live longer than those who don't graduate from college - that's a fact!

What It Takes To Become College Bound

  • Make a list of your expectations of a college to help find the right school for you.
  • Visit at least five college campuses to see first hand what appeals to you.
  • Take the PSAT - great practice for the SAT and you could earn a scholarship if you score well!

Step By Step Through Your Junior Year

  • August: meet with your access advisor for a coursework/grades checkup. Get involved in activities at school and the community. Make your list of what is important to you in a college.
  • September: Enroll in a PSAT practice program. Identify schools you may be interested in. Take the Early Math Placement Test (EMPT).
  • October: Attend college fairs. Take the PSAT. Search for scholarships.
  • November: Visit college web sites and take their virtual tours. Talk to teachers and others about writing letters of recommendation to colleges. Use available tools to identify a career path and major.
  • December: Learn about Advanced Placement courses at your school. Consider which test - SAT or ACT - is the best option for you.
  • January: Schedule visits to colleges. Attend financial aid events. Evaluate your finances and get an idea of your likely education expenses.
  • February: Meet with admissions and financial aid secialists at schools you visit. Pick up books about how to fund your education. Write practice application essays and have them reviewed.
  • March: Register for the SAT or ACT. Work on a resume you can use for job applications, college admissions, and scholarship applications. Research potential careers.
  • April: Enroll in an SAT or ACT practice program. Apply for summer jobs. Visit more college campuses.
  • May: Finalize your senior schedule to line up with your college's requirements. Take the ACT or SAT. Take the Advanced Placement Test.
  • June: Work and volunteer to gain experience and skills. Talk to alumni and students attending schools you're considering. Work on calculating your family's expected contribution toward your education expenses.
  • July: Study for the fall SAT. Narrow down your college list - request catalogs and admissions packets. Compare your test scores and GPAs to requirements of colleges that still interest you.

 

 

College Access Program
1320 Madison Avenue
Suite 100
Toledo , Ohio 43604

Phone
(419) 242-2122

Fax
(419) 242-2239

Email
ekerner@partnerstoledo.org

Web Address
http://www.partnerstoledo.org