CPS LAUNCH
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College Power Networking - A Different College Fair
On July 10, 2010 approximately 400 Chicago Scholars (including students from our CPS LAUNCH program, Shore Bank and World Sport Chicago) attended our annual College Power Networking Event. Students meet with individuals representing 33 colleges and universities. College Power Networking is different than the typical college fair, since the Scholars will meet these representatives again in October at the Annual Onsite College Admissions Forum.
Chicago Scholars is excited to welcome its newest partners: Harvard University, Albion College, Boston University & Cornell University
Thanks to all the university representatives and alumni members for taking the time to make this a meaningful day for our scholars. It was a productive day for our scholars to explore their college options, focus their college search, and proceed on their journey of finding a university that matches their academic abilities and fits their socioemotional needs.
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1-on-1 Counseling Session are Underway
Over 300 first generation and low-income students participated in individualized advising sessions with experts in college access counseling as part of a new initiative, Launch, to help high schools match students with appropriate colleges thereby increasing the probability that these talented students will persist in college and earn their college degrees. In addition to the counseling sessions, students from Chicago Public High Schools, World Sport Chicago and those selected directly by Chicago Scholars, will participate in workshops over the summer to complete five or more of their college applications - launching them on the first part of a successful college application journey. Hear what the students have to say...
Orientation Photos
Over 320 scholars and about 200 parents, counselors and mentors gathered June 17th at Illinois Institute of Technology's Hermann Hall Auditorium. This is Chicago Scholars' biggest class and the event was truly inspiring. Click on the image below to view more photos:
LAUNCH: Professional Development, Session #1 Feedback
