HIGH SCHOOL COLLEGE ACCESS PROGRAMS

Within each high school there exist programs to assist students in the college planning process. Many of these  programs have specific criteria for participation; please see the school counselor for more information on any of these programs.

College Possible 

College Possible is a nonprofit organization in the Twin Cities that is dedicated to helping low-income high school students prepare for and earn admission to college. Admission Possible identifies students with the motivation and potential for college, then provides them with (1) ACT/SAT test preparation; (2) intensive guidance in preparing college applications; (3) help in obtaining financial aid, and (4) guidance in transition to college.  

https://www.collegepossible.org/

Educational Talent Search

Talent Search identifies qualified students with potential for higher education and encourages them to complete secondary school and undertake a program of post-secondary education. The program publicizes the availability of student financial assistance and provides support in the areas of personal/social development, educational achievement, and career exploration.

Upward Bound

The Upward Bound/TRIO Program is designed to assist high school students who have the ability to go to college. This is a year-round program providing enrichment to prepare students for college through academic tutoring, social and cultural activities, personal and academic advising. Students accepted into this program must be from limited income families or whose parents have not completed four-year college degrees. 

http://trioprograms.org  

Breakthrough Twin Cities 

Breakthrough Twin Cities provides a six-year college access program to support highly motivated, yet under-resourced students and families in the Twin Cities. In middle school we provide academic enrichment programming during the summer in which college and high-school students become Teaching Fellows and inspire youth to grow and reach their goals. During the school-year and throughout high school, Breakthrough students attend monthly Saturday programming and work on preparing for and applying to college.

https://www.breakthroughtwincities.org/