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College Success Program

(HIGH SCHOOL COMPONENT)

Our College Success Program provides students with high-quality, integrative, educational, and advisory services for career exploration, college preparation, admission, and college success. We do high-touch advising, supporting, mentoring, and guiding with students in Salem & Peabody from 11th grade until college graduation.

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STUDENTS

We begin recruiting in 10th grade to start the program in 11th grade. You must be on free or reduced lunch, interested in attending college and able to travel to our locations.

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PARENTS

Supporting a student through the College Preparation Process can be a challenge for many families. We offer free workshops to help you prepare for the process.


OUR MISSION

The mission of the College Success Program is to enable all of our students to complete post-secondary education so that they may continue independently on their journey to higher learning and rewarding careers.

LOCATIONS

Salem

Peabody

LEAP FOR EDUCATION
35 Congress St, Suite 102
Salem, MA 01970

PEABODY VETERANS MEMORIAL HIGH SCHOOL
485 Lowell Street
Peabody, MA 01960



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SERVICES

High School Juniors

High School Seniors

College Students

  • Self-exploration
  • Career exploration
  • Course advising and monitoring of grades
  • Resume writing and career readiness
  • SAT Prep classes
  • Scholarship search
  • College research
  • Visit college campuses
  • Financial Literacy and other life skills needed to be a successful college student

  • Assistance with filling out college applications (especially revising the college essay)
  • Assistance in completing all financial aid paperwork
  • Applying for scholarships
  • Understanding financial aid award letters
  • Selecting a college
  • Preparing for freshman year

  • Course advising
  • Identifying academic, health and/or financial services as needed
  • Encouragement and guidance to study abroad
  • Assistance in finding internships in a related field
  • Assisting in transfers
  • Career advising


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WHAT MAKES US UNIQUE?

Many college access programs begin to work with students as seniors. These students are usually already on track to graduating high school and self-select into the programs.

  1. We Work With All Students

    • Our program accepts all students, regardless of GPA and/or academic performance.

  2. We Encourage Parental and School Involvement

    • We work in tandem with parents and school staff to ensure the students are getting the academic and social services they need to succeed.

  3. We Offer College Career Follow Up

    • All of our students are followed through college to ensure successful graduation.

  4. We Take a Holistic Approach

    • College advisers work with students to identify all opportunities and challenges, be they academic, financial or health, and teach students how to advocate for themselves to reach their highest potential.