ABOUT US

THE COLLEGE PREP MODEL

• Transition to College is designed after the National College Transition Network College Prep Model. The program also includes mentoring, career exploration, and case management. (http://www.collegetransition.org/home.html)

• The goal is to enable students to transition successfully into college-level courses, or at the very least, begin their college careers at the upper tier of developmental education.

KEY FEATURES OF THIS MODEL

• Learning communities include direct instruction to address the gaps between the knowledge and skills required to complete the GED and those needed for success in college.

• Learning environment that teaches college success skills by simulating a college atmosphere in terms of class format, expectations, scheduling, etc.

• Counseling and case management.

• Financial aid and college application assistance.

• Academic advising.

A TYPICAL TRANSITION TO COLLEGE STUDENT

• Needs to build person, social, and academic skills for college.

• Needs to improve English language skills.

• Needs to develop time management, organization, and learning strategies.

• Needs guidance and mentoring to build confidence and self-efficacy.

• Needs to understand and set realistic goals for academics, career, and life.