Students at all grade levels greatly benefit from academic support outside of the classroom. According to the 2005 ACT Policy Report, the U.S. Department of Education recommend that students begin planning for college as early as the sixth grade. (National Association for College Admission Counseling, 1999; National Association of Secondary School Principals, 1996; U.S. Department of Education, 1999)
At most schools, the time in the classroom must be spent on teaching the required state’s standards leaving little time for test taking skills, organization and time management preparation, development of reading skills and so much more.
Students at the middle and high school levels are often focused on academic success while other components necessary to flourish in college are overlooked. Furthermore, students who are involved in a number of outside activities including sports, community service and employment have little time for college readiness and retention pieces.
The ACT report recommendations include that students begin college readiness activities in middle school so students meet their:
• Postsecondary and career goals
• High school graduation requirements
• Middle and high school courses needed to prepare for higher education
• Standardized assessments needed in middle and high school
This can all be achieved through our program that balances the necessary preparation with success inside and outside of the classroom.
During the school year, each grade level package includes:
Individual Conferences
• geared toward each student’s specific needs
• arrange a challenging school schedule
• ongoing review of grades
• help each child reach his/her established college goals
• interpret standardized test scores
• provide individualized scholarships
Parent Information Sessions
• focus on successful student strategies
• obtain financial aid information
• deliver up-to-date information on college entrance requirements
Group Meetings
• focus on college preparatory components
• provide test preparation sessions for the ACT, SAT and subject tests
• develop critical life-long skills
Initial Consultation
Cost: $100.00 (if student joins CBC program within 30 days, the amount will be applied to the first month’s cost).