Description:

Provides academic advising, support, and guidance to help first-generation college-bound students succeed. Works with students in 5th-11th grades, and their families. Provides long-term, comprehensive college-readiness services, including:
- College Access Program (SAT test prep, and help navigating college applications and financial aid)
- Mentoring (offers one-on-one help navigating college applications and scholarships)
- Tutoring
- Reading and Math Enrichment
- College Visits
- Career Exploration Visits

Eligibility:

- Must be a student in the Waukegan Public School District (public or private) in 5th - 11th grade
- Must be a first-generation college student (first-generation meaning the parents of the student did not obtain a bachelor's degree from the United States in a traditional path, or completed their higher education outside of the United States)
- Must be a family committed to having the student attend a four-year college/university

Languages:

Spanish

Program Fees:

No fee

Intake Process:

Visit website to apply. Applications accepted in Fall and Spring (see website for deadlines). All candidates will be interviewed.

Documents Required:
- Application
- Student Essay
- Parent Essay
- Most recent grade report or transcript

Contacts

Phone Numbers

Address Listings

Handicap Accessible?

Yes

Wishlist:

Computer laptops
Copier
Desktops
Miscellaneous Office Supplies
Printers
Scanner
Non-perishable snacks

Volunteer Opportunities:

1. Tutoring - Work with specific student(s) on subject specific homework and other class materials every Saturday from 9:00 AM - Noon.
2. Read to Achieve Tutor - Read with a student(s) one day a week for 45 minutes on Monday, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, or Thursday afternoons and/or evenings.
3. Mentoring - Work with a specific student over the course of their high school and college careers to stay on track with achieving academic and life goals.
4. Other - Grant writing, financial advising for families, computer repair, event organizing, marketing/PR

Contact Name for Volunteer Opportunities: Elyse Danckers at 630-306-5512 or edanckers.w2c@gmail.com

Legal Status:

Non-Profit

Date of Official Change:

May 6, 2025

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