Welcome to SEO Scholars SF Recruitment Site!
Starting in the ninth grade, we provide rigorous academic instruction, quality mentorship, and individualized advising, to ensure that our Scholars are admitted to competitive colleges, and experience a rich and rewarding college education.
When a student joins SEO they must commit to the following:
Weekly, after-school, online classes and small-group tutoring is a vital component of our program model.
A full day of “school” is provided three Saturdays per month during the academic year. Experienced Instructors deliver a rigorous and comprehensive curriculum of reading, writing, grammar, and math. Classes are discussion-based and mimic college courses.
Our five-week-long Summer Academy features all-day classes, Monday through Friday. Monday through Thursday will be in-person at UC Law San Francisco. Fridays will be virtual classes via Zoom, specifically students will be taking community college courses.
*Summer Academy usually runs mid-June through mid-July of each summer.*
Scholars take college courses the summer of their 9th, 10th and 11th grade year and during the school year of 10th and 11th grade. SEO Scholars partners with local community colleges to provide specialized, private college classes specifically for our Scholars. Students have the opportunity to graduate with up to a semester worth college credits!
Additional Programming
Saturday Academy continues throughout the 11th grade, concluding in an SAT strategy course in the spring.
Scholars work one-on-one with volunteer mentors throughout the 11th grade.
Scholars participate in EPs that promote leadership and independence, including travel abroad, experiential programs, college courses, and professional internships, during the summer before 12th grade.
Interested in learning more? Visit our Summer Enrichment Program page now.
Under the guidance of our dedicated College Admissions team, SEO Scholars visit campuses, meet with admissions officers, and receive personalized essay writing assistance. They also get one-on-one counseling and support in applying for scholarships and financial aid so that, regardless of family income level, our Scholars can attend the best school to which they are accepted.