College apps academy

for 12th grade students

successfully apply, afford, and thrive in college

College Apps Academy supports high school seniors throughout the college decision, application, and financial aid process. College Apps Academy consists of small group, instructor-led sessions for 2.5 hours per week throughout the school year, during which instructors teach a curriculum on choosing, applying, and paying for college. In addition to the weekly classes, instructors provide one-on-one, tailored assistance to students during instructor office hours. Our students also receive ACT/SAT preparation support, hear guest speakers, and participate in afterschool and evening activity nights.

Our Purpose

2-yr. journey vs. 4-yr. journey

CORE SERVICES

School Selection

School research and selection to ensure students discover colleges that match career interests.

Writing Support

Writing support for the UC Personal Insight Questions and Common Application essays.

APPLICATION ASSISTANCE

Application submission to 8 California colleges and up to 20 out-of-state schools, including follow through on post-submission requirements.

FINANCIAL HELP

Financial aid and scholarship assistance, including submission of the FAFSA or the California Dream Act Application and at least two scholarships per month.

FINAL COLLEGE CHOICE

Assistance with final college decisions, including housing and orientation deadlines.

Post-Acceptance Support

College survival, including financial literacy training, college course selection, working with roommates, and setting up personal networks.

Play Video

You can imagine my excitement when I was accepted into UCLA – College Apps Academy taught me how to discover and empower my own story. It made my hard work count.

Michael Gaulden

Reality Changers ‘10, UCLA '14
Motivational speaker and homeless-rights activist

$15,420

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WHAT WE COVER

FALL CURRICULUM

Building a college list
College essay writing
Financial aid applications
Scholarship applications
February’s 28 in 28 scholarship challenge

Spring CURRICULUM

Understanding financial aid awards
Conflict management skills
Housing contracts
Course selection
Time management

Testimonial

[After my daughter enrolled in College Apps], what I saw was a child who was always nervous and questioning her choices to a child who felt empowered and took charge of picking her college. She researched it, she picked the college, and I remember watching the excitement on her face of getting accepted into her dream school... that wouldn't have happened without College Apps Academy.

College Apps Academy