College Prep Program
Class of 2024: Are you ready for free college prep?
The College Prep Program provides supplementary college application assistance to incoming high school seniors within the Corona Norco Unified School District (CNUSD). This program begins in late June with the objective of giving students a head start to their senior year. The best part, it's FREE!
To apply to the 2023-2024 program, please fill out this form: https://forms.gle/m8uovqkR8qqHGnHaA
The College Prep Program is organized into three sections aligning with the CNUSD academic calendar: a summer section with four workshops, a Semester 1 section with 4 workshops, and a Semester 2 section with 3 workshops. The following topics will be covered:
Summer 2023
WORKSHOP 1: How to Select a Career Path & Apply to College
Saturday, June 24, 2023, from 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 pm
Topics Covered: Self-discovery, Picking a Major, Building a School List, CC/UC/CSU Systems, Private Schools, Costs, Application Portals, Fly-in Programs, Admission Types, How to Prep
WORKSHOP 2: How to Write College Essays
Saturday, July 8, 2023 from 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Topics Covered: Personal Story & Values, Personal Insight Q's, Personal Statement, Drafting
WORKSHOP 3: Financial Aid & Scholarships
Saturday, July 29, 2023 from 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Topics Covered: Cal A/B/C Grants, Pell Grant, FAFSA, How $ is Allocated, Financial Aid Package, EFC, Cost of Attendance, Institutional Grants, Scholarships, Reimbursements, Finding & Applying, Scholarship List, Tips for Essays, Disbursement Process
WORKSHOP 4: Guest Speakers + Essay Writing Workshop
Saturday, August 5, 2023 from 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Workshop to brainstorm and draft your PIQ's/ Common App Essays etc.
Semester 1: 2023
WORKSHOP 5: Guest Speaker & Application Portals Set-up
Friday, August 18, 2023: Career Panel (Optional)
Saturday, August 19, 2023 from 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Topics Covered: UC/ Common Application/ Coalition/ Scholarship Portals Set-Up & Data Entry
WORKSHOP 6: Financial Aid & Scholarships Part 2
Saturday, September 2, 2023, from 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Topics Covered: Part 2, creating a F.S.A. ID, Prepping for the FAFSA Application
WORKSHOP 7: Resumes, CV's & Application Supplemental Workshop
Saturday, September 30, 2023 from 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Learn how to develop application supplemental materials that stand out!
WORKSHOP 8: FAFSA Application Workshop
Saturday, October 7, 2023 from 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Complete and submit the FAFSA application
Semester 2: 2024
WORKSHOP 9: Selecting and Transitioning to a College or University
Saturday, March 30, 2024 from 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Topics Covered: How to Read & Compare Financial Aid Awards, COA, Financial Aid Appeals, Scholarships, Commitment Deadlines, Making a Decision, SIR, Declining Offers
WORKSHOP 10: Personal Finance
Saturday, April 27, 2024, from 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Topics Covered: Budgeting, credit cards, savings, school loans, creating financial goals, building habits, life insurance, retirement plans, investments - learn the basics to personal finance!
WORKSHOP 11: Transitioning & Succeeding in Higher Education
Saturday, June 18, 2024, from 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Topics Covered: Fees, Housing, Meal Plans, Parking, Emotional Transition, Transportation, Resources, Safety, Creating a 4-Year Academic Plan, Internships
Application Requirements
You MUST be:
Be an incoming senior
Be enrolled in a public, private, charter, or home school within the jurisdictions of Corona, Norco, Eastvale, Jurupa Valley, Home Gardens, Temescal Valley, Coronita, or El Cerrito.
Have reliable transportation to sessions
Class of 2024? To apply to the 2023-2024 program, please fill out this form: https://forms.gle/m8uovqkR8qqHGnHaA
Please direct any questions you may have to Ana P. Calvillo, at ana.calvillo@cnunitedway.org or (951) 736-0620 ext. 404