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These resources are targeted to help sites implement college bound programming for the first time or to support the evolution of existing services. These are not meant to be inclusive but to provide a baseline of services to support all Breakthrough students to be college ready and college eligible. All users should begin with the Strategy Guide and reference the Recommended Services document.
Note: these resources are in the process of being updated on a rolling basis, but were last fully updated in 2018.
This is a guide to walk through the rationale for high school programming and the decision points and options available for setting up or examining your program model.
A spreadsheet that contains the baseline services that all sites should be implementing (or working towards implementing) for their college bound students.
Tools to support internal data collection and tracking for the college application process and a spreadsheet that all CB staff should be tracking to submit to the National Office on an annual basis in September.
Example staffing models and job descriptions for CB staffing
Sample MOU for data sharing purposes
01. CBinaB Expansion Rationale and User Guide
Start here to understand the history, rationale and scope and sequence of the CBinaB 9th grade expansion curriculum.
02. Intro to BT HS Program and Recommitment
Resources to help introduce MS students to the requirements of HS/CB programming and recommitment contract. Last updated December, 2023.
This workshop is two parts and teaches students how GPA works and the potential impact it can have on future merit aid for college. It also introduces the concept of the net price calculator and gives concrete examples of the relationship between academic performance and scholarship.
This workshop is designed to support students to think strategically about their goals and how to achieve them.
This workshop guides students to make informed course choices and understand the difference between high school graduation requirements and college entrance requirements.
This workshop guides students through a Myers Briggs assessment and helps them use their learning to help maximize strengths and support their growth areas.
This workshop guides students through the onejump.org web search to find meaningful summer opportunities and practice their research skills. This can be adapted to other search engines as well.
This workshop is a 2 part exploration of interests and priorities to help identify potential career interests and paths of study.
This workshop explains the different standardized tests required for college entry, the timeline and implications of standardized testing on college admission.
10. College Affordability- Scholarships
This workshop is geared to support early HS students and explains the role of scholarships and ways to begin early to find money to support their college educations.
11. Additional HS Success Skills Workshops
Additional resources to support students in early high school. Workshops include : cognitive development, stress management, understanding social media presence, self care, and personal goal setting.
12. Additional Resources -Expanding Your Resume
Additional resources for career exploration and job readiness
Tools to plan and execute meaningful college visits.
2. College Application Process
Resources to support effective and organized online college searches on the search engine of your choosing. Additional resources and guides to support students, families and directors through the college application process.
3. National College Essay Writing Curriculum
A series of 5 lessons to teach students the components of a successful college essay.
Timelines, resources and tools to support students and families to understand the requirements of the financial aid process and resources for directors to provide comprehensive support.
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