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Applying to colleges is both an exciting and overwhelming time for high school students and their families — this is especially true for minority and first-generation college students. To aid you in the process, Drexel presents the College Access Academy.



This one-week program is designed to assist rising high school juniors and seniors within these populations through the college selection and admissions processes. Interactive workshops will be offered on topics including selecting a right-fit college, choosing a major, SAT preparation, essay writing, interviewing skills, financing a college education, and more. Each student will be paired with a College Access Academy faculty member who will guide them throughout the week and provide individualized counseling. The capstone of the week is for students to leave with a list of right-fit schools to visit and apply to in their senior year.
In-person, residential
Underrepresented students of color and/or first-generation college students who are rising high school juniors and seniors.
Photocopies of your academic work may be scanned and uploaded.
One letter of recommendation is required.
For the letter to be considered as a part of your application, it is your responsibility to:
Ensure your recommender receives your recommendation request — they may need to check their junk mail folder.
Confirm that your recommender will submit their letter by your application deadline.
Follow up with recommenders who have not completed their recommendation.
With 250-300 words, explain why you are interested in participating in the College Access Academy at Drexel University and how the program can help you achieve your college goals.
The Program is Free

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