How We Can Help

Pre-K2BA bridges knowledge gaps between 1st Generation College Goers and educational opportunities.

We aspire to build leadership capacity within families so that every child has a chance to pursue a quality education.

Our core service is a seminar program that teaches parents of 1st Generation College Goers how to harnerss resources and navigate the school system.

Pre-K2BA program participants have access to seminars and personal academic advisers that will help answer questions related to powerful topics:

  • Choosing the right schools for your child
  • Conducting meaningful conversations within schools
  • Developing the “Habits of Mind” for college success
  • Creating parent support networks
  • Effectively navigating school policies
  • Choosing colleges and college majors
  • Understanding and applying for financial aid for college

Contact us to be matched with an advisor and talk with your school’s principal about bringing the program to your child's campus!

Sophomores! Applying for college is just two years away. Continue taking college preparatory classes to be ready for college-level work.

  • Take the most challenging courses you can this year.
  • Discuss your future dreams with your high school counselor at least once this semester.
  • Explore your options for TechPrep courses - you can get college credit for technical classes you take in high school.
  • Plan to take the Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT). It's the key to some scholarships.
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Juniors!! It's only one more year until you begin the college application process. Keep making progress on being prepared.

  • Seek out your high school counselor for information and advice.
  • If your standardized testing scores in the 10th grade indicated you're not ready for college work, meet with your counselor to create a plan so that you will be prepared when you graduate.
  • Take the most challenging courses possible and sign up for summer enrichment programs.
  • Earn college credit in high school by taking Advanced Placement (AP), International Baccalaureate (IB), Dual or Concurrent Credi, and TechPrep courses.
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Seniors!!! It?s time to apply to colleges you?d like to attend and to make sure you?re ready for college-level work.

  • Review your class schedule with your counselor to ensure you meet all college-preparatory requirements.
  • Earn college credit in high school by taking Advanced Placement (AP), Internationl Baccalaureate (IB), Dual or Concurrent Credit, and TechPrep courses.
  • Attend college nights, college fairs, and other informative events.
  • Begin the college application process in September. Submit admissions applications no later than December. Call to verify that the college or university received your materials.
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