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Area Students Take First Step Towards College
CBO scholars participate at the Seventh Annual Onsite College Admissions Forum. They took part in 150 interviews with over 80 colleges, received 55 offers of admission, and were offered more than $300,000 in merit aid.
College Bound Opportunities Assists Deserving Scholars
This is a very exciting time for high school seniors as they begin the application process for colleges and anxiously await the response. Over the last several years, they have worked diligently to be successful in their pursuit of a college degree. Students in the College Bound Opportunities' (CBO) program recently took a major step in this direction. On October 28th, CBO's twenty-five high school scholars participated in the Chicago Scholars Seventh Annual College Onsite Admissions Forum, and spoke directly to these colleges about their desire to earn a college degree.
The event brings together hundreds of Chicago area students and more than 80 colleges from across the country. CBO scholars worked with their mentors prior to the Onsite to complete five or more college applications which are read by the colleges in advance. On the day of the event, scholars participate in face-to-face interviews with the admission officers with many receiving offers. CBO scholars took part in more than 150 interviews and received 55 offers of admission. In addition, over $300,000 in scholarships and grant aid over four years were offered to these scholars. Several CBO mentors were also there to encourage and celebrate with their students. Janet Lipner, a CBO mentor, said, "This is one of my favorite times of the year. Our scholars really see how their hard work has paid off, and that college is a reality for them."
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College Bound Opportunities begins working with these students in their junior year of high school to prepare them for the college application process. Through resources like ACT Prep classes, interviewing workshops, and assistance with college applications, 100% of CBO scholars gain admission to college each year. The Onsite Forum is a major stepping stone in this journey. "Each year, we come to this event like a family, and celebrate our successes together," said Bonnie Shlensky, CBO Board President. "When one of our scholars is accepted to a college, it's like all of us have succeeded." Needless to say, there were smiles all around. Students and mentors alike were hugging and high fiving each other. To learn more about CBO, go to http://cbo4success.org.
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