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College Readiness InitiativeOperated by: University of Texas–DallasDate of visit: November 1, 2010Partner institutions: Dallas Independent School District (ISD) high schoolsLocation: University of Texas–DallasProgram type: College knowledge–focused and academic-focusedresidential summer programParticipants: The program targets ninth-grade students from Dallas ISD highschools who are interested in attending college. There are no other admissionscriteria.Length/duration: Two weeksFunding: Funding is made up of university resources and private donations.Goals and components: The program, which focuses on college knowledgeand SAT preparation, works to teach students how to think critically abouttheir academic experience and how to utilize campus resources. Studentsspend two weeks living on campus and attending workshops on topics such asself-advocacy, focus, and motivation. Some examples of workshop themesinclude “how to speak in groups” and “how to create a general academicphilosophy/take control of your academic experience.” Students also attendSAT test preparation sessions.Destination CollegeOperated by: Collin CollegeDate of visit: November 1, 2010Location: Six Collin College campusesPartner institutions: Several local high schools assist with recruitment (thereare 14 independent school districts in the area).Program type: College knowledge–focused workshopsParticipants: All students from Collin County and their parents are welcometo attend sessions.36
Length/duration: Approximately 20 sessions are offered throughout theschool year.Funding: The program is funded through college resources.Goals and components: The program offers an array of information aroundcollege-going to students and parents. Approximately 20 workshops areoffered each year for students and their parents. Workshops, which take placeon evenings and weekends, cover topics such as college entrance exampreparation, college and scholarship essay writing, financial aid applicationsupport, and college-life skills. Destination College also offers a yearlyupdated parent resource guide, which includes information on collegeapplications, FAFSA, scholarships, and special programs.Southern Service Sector InitiativeOperated by: Brookhaven College, Dallas Community College DistrictDate of visit: November 3, 2010Partner institutions: Thomas Jefferson High School (TJHS), DallasIndependent School DistrictLocation: TJHSProgram type: College knowledge–focused school-year programmingParticipants: All students at TJHS are welcome to participate.Length/duration: Key outreach services are offered during the school year.Funding: Brookhaven College funds these services.Goals and components: TJHS has been designated by the state as a highschool with a particularly low college enrollment rate. Brookhaven Collegesponsors an array of outreach services targeted at TJHS students in an effortto encourage students to apply to college and to inform students aboutprogram options and financial aid. Program services include a collegeadmissions day, during which college representatives present information tostudents and help students apply to college; a financial aid workshop, whichincludes hands-on assistance completing the FAFSA; and a campus visit andorientation. Brookhaven College schedules and administers early collegeplacement testing on the high school campus. Finally, the college participates37
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