COLLEGE PREPARATION AND READINESS
We seek to help high school prepare for college and be ready to respond to the challenges of college in a holistic way.
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We provide opportunities to help high school students develop and grow social and communication skills along with academic habits needed to be successful in the future.
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Throughout the year, High School students are welcome to complete as many volunteer service hours as interested. Volunteer service teaches high school students to be mentors to younger students and the importance of helping others in the community.
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In the summer, high school students are offered opportunities for paid internships at UCA. In addition to support and guidance with college applications and study groups for SAT exam preparation, high school interns learn and develop important habits needed in college.
Programs
High School Intern Program
June 22 – August 7
Make the summer count and prepare for high school and college
- Volunteer and help others
- Build interpersonal skills and make new friends
- Be in a mentoring group
- Plan for college and personal goals
Freshman Program (Cost: $75 per week)
Week
One
Two
Three
Four
Five
Six
Seven
High School Prep Topic
Interest Profiler, Career Planning
Extracurricular Activities
Exploring AP and Honors Courses
Building Friendships in High School
The Four Steps to College Research Project
Setting up a Portfolio
Volunteering
Social/Emotional Topic
Teambuilding
Setting Goals
Managing Your Emotions
Building Confidence & Professionalism
Managing Your Time
Relationships
Leadership
Sophomore Program (Stipend)
Week
One
Two
Three
Four
Five
Six
Seven
High School Prep Topic
Interest Portfolio
Exploring Colleges
Extracurricular Plan
Finding a Mentor
Researching Scholarships
Creating Portfolios
Volunteering
Social/Emotional Topic
Teambuilding
Setting Goals
Managing Your Emotions
Building Confidence & Professionalism
Managing Your Time
Relationships
Leadership
Junior Program (Stipend)
Week
One
Two
Three
Four
Five
Six
Seven
College Prep Topic
Exploring Colleges
SAT Prep
Contacting Colleges
SAT Prep
Scholarship Research
SAT Prep
Volunteering
Social/Emotional Topic
Teambuilding
Setting Goals
Managing Your Emotions
Building Confidence & Professionalism
Managing Your Time
Relationships
Leadership
Senior Program (Stipend)
Week
One
Two
Three
Four
Five
Six
Seven
College Prep Topic
Researching Colleges
Developing a Portfolio/Resume
Applying for Colleges
Planning Visits
SAT Prep for Fall Test
SAT Prep for Fall Test
Volunteering
Social/Emotional Topic
Teambuilding
Setting Goals
Managing Your Emotions
Building Confidence & Professionalism
Managing Your Time
Relationships
Leadership