Early and ongoing intervention is known to be a critical element in
increasing the likelihood that students in underserved communities will
attend college and then thrive there and beyond. Crucially,
intervention is most effective when it starts at an early age--planting
the seeds in young minds that college is a realistic option for
them--and continues from elementary school through high school.
The Leadership U. program provides grade-appropriate preparation
scaffolded through four curriculum manuals, each tailored to a specific
stage of learning, and includes a supplement to guide high school
students through the college application process.
The Leadership Program's High School Supplement: Your Passport to
College: Practical Support for the College Application Process supports
students through the nuts and bolts of the college application process.
Building on our proven-effective approach to enrichment and social and
emotional learning, this supplement uses interactive activities to
examine the why, where, and how of applying to college, identify
pertinent requirements and deadlines, further develop problem-solving
skills, and help students envision a realistic college experience
tailored to their needs, skill level, and interests. With these factors
in mind, students will be guided through the process of completing
college applications and FAFSA financial aid forms and writing their
application essays with confidence and clarity.
