Bright Prospect is a program that supports students in our area in their quest for college. Students apply to the program in fall of their sophomore year and work with the program throughout their sophomore, junior, and senior years. Bright Prospect Mission: Bright Prospect aims to break the cycle of poverty in our service area … Continue reading Bright Prospect
Chaffey’s 2018 Dell Scholars
Blog Post by Jose Quintero, AVID Coordinator Greetings Everyone: It is my distinguished honor and pleasure to share some incredible news with you all! For the first time in Chaffey's history both locally here at our high school and within our district, we have TWO students who were selected as DELL SCHOLAR RECIPIENTS for the class … Continue reading Chaffey’s 2018 Dell Scholars
Searching for the perfect college? Go visit!
There are so many colleges and universities to choose from, that it can be a huge task to find the one that is right for you. Fortunately, there are many online tools to help you get started, some of which you can see below. When looking for the perfect school, you should consider location, size, … Continue reading Searching for the perfect college? Go visit!
College-Bound Reading Lists
The more we read, the more we know! It sounds like a catch-phrase on a silly public service announcement, but it's true. Students who read widely and deeply are better prepared for college and life. Though it can be difficult to find the time to read for pleasure, once you get in the habit of … Continue reading College-Bound Reading Lists
Scripps College Academy (SCA)
Scripps College in Claremont offers an excellent college-mentoring program. The program supports young women who are the first in their families to attend college. Through intensive mentoring, a summer on-campus program, and enrichment activities, SCA students become well-prepared college applicants. Applicants must be in 10th grade. Check out the website and video below for more information. … Continue reading Scripps College Academy (SCA)
Pomona College Academy for Youth Success (PAYS)
Pomona College Academy for Youth Success (PAYS) is another amazing opportunity for excellent students to get ready for college. The program supports competitive students in preparation for and applications to highly competitive colleges and universities. Applicants must be in 9th grade and demonstrate dedication to academics through course selection and outstanding grades. The applications open … Continue reading Pomona College Academy for Youth Success (PAYS)
SAT I and SAT II Fees and Fee Waivers
All College Board tests involve testing fees. These fees cover the development, administration, and scoring of the exams. Fortunately, there are fee waivers available for many students. For those who do not qualify, pay careful attention to the fees and start saving up! Thought they may seem pricy now, the investment will pay off if … Continue reading SAT I and SAT II Fees and Fee Waivers
SAT I and SAT II Resources
The SAT I (Reasoning Test) and the SAT II (Subject Tests) are your first steps to college. Colleges review your test scores to determine your readiness for college-level work. Practicing for these tests can improve your scores, and higher scores means more opportunities. Suggested testing timeline: 9th and 10th May or JuneSAT II Subject Tests … Continue reading SAT I and SAT II Resources
Chaffey GATE Program 