Self Assessment, College Prep, & More

Our curriculum features elements to help students better understand themselves, learn about the college application process, prepare for the SATs, and beyond.

College Readiness, Career Exploration, & More

In addition, our program features elements to help students prepare for the college environment, learning about the ins and outs of being a college student, and helping to choose a major that would be beneficial in choosing a career.

The Center's Curriculum

Our concept is to give students an opportunity to work collaboratively in teams. Teamwork is essential not only in the work environment, but many college classes also require group work. Students will be separated into four teams of approximately 15, depending on student schedules and availability. Each team will meet with the instructors every other week, either on Tuesday or Wednesday. All class sessions will be held from 3:30pm – 6:30pm during the months of November through May. The schedule accommodates school exams and breaks.

I. Skills Inventory Module
a. Identify students areas of strength
b. Utilize individual assessment to determine a good college fit
c. Tailored and cooperative curriculum

II. College Choice Module
a. Individual sessions
b. Insider’s guide to the First Year Experience
c. Racial diversity training
d. Ongoing connection to support from students in the same stage of life
e. FAFSA and other financial aid planning tools
f. Guided scholarship searches and applications
g. Personal College Tour Planning
h. Assisting with college choice

III. Career Advising Module
a. Occupational exposure
b. Speaker Series
c. Shadowing Tours

IV. Individual Assistance
a. Homework help and advancement
b. Academic schedule planning

A sample curriculum is listed below. However, actual class structure will be determined depending on grade level of student, class setting, needs of students, etc.

Session 1	Collaborative Curriculum Planning
Session 2	General Information College Options
Session 3	College Application Process
Session 4	Assess College Fit Personal Skills Inventory
Session 5	Resume Assistance
Session 6	Personal Statement Assistance
Session 7	Plan College Tours
Session 8	Financial Aid Process Guided Scholarship Search
Session 9	Preparation For First Year Experience
Session 10	Thriving In Diverse Environments
Session 11	Introduction To Career Advising/Major Assess Student Interests
Session 12	Speaker Series