Overview

The mission of College Clinic is to transition students and parents into college and beyond through financial literacy, academic preparedness, and basic life skills. As to date, College Clinic has provided educational and college preparatory workshops to middle and high school families. Our program objectives provide college access to all ranges of students from top scholars and those needing extra encouragement to continue their education after high school. College Clinic provides college planning services by mobilizing high school counselors, college representatives, financial advisors, and career advisors to help graduating seniors navigate through the college application process. Students will be provided will individualized counseling, start planning for their future, and have access to other college resources to get students prepared for their lives after graduation. College Clinic has three signature programs: 1) Classroom Programs 2) Community Programs 2) College Camp celebrating National College Signing Day All programs use our customized curriculum, called the “10 Things You Need to Complete Your College Application” (10 Things). This is a 10-step guide to help students planning for their futures to include the college and career application process. Students enrolled in the 10 Things workshops receive access to their College Toolkit including documents such as the “10 Things” curriculum, high school transcript, college applications, fee waiver form, and other digital college resources. The “10 Things” textbook chapter topics are: 1) Official High School Transcript 2) Standardized Tests & State Graduation Requirements 3) College Tuition, Application Fees, and Deposits 4) High School Counselor and School Evaluations 5) Letters of Recommendation 6) Student Autobiography 7) The College Essay 8) Community Service Requirements 9) Financial Aid & Scholarship Documents 10) College Application Submission Process