Excellence in Education
Ad Astra Scholars Chicago
High School Program
High School Program
We are dedicated to helping high school students from low-income backgrounds get to college, whether you enroll at a four-year university or community college. Students at our partner schools can receive support from Fellows right on campus, and attend financial aid and college readiness workshops and events all year.
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Our High School Program for high school students starts with the Ad Astra Scholars College Summit 2025, which kicks off with an amazing college immersion program in the summer before your high school senior year. We then provide you with informational, action-oriented workshops to help you learn about your college options, apply for free financial aid and the Ad Astra scholarship, apply to colleges, and more. We also provide broad college readiness support all senior year.
Our Fellows Support With:
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1-1 support to build list of colleges
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Supporting your transition to college
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College pathway exploration
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Submitting college applications timely
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Financial aid
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Workshops, such as Financial Aid Submit Process, Understanding Your Financial Aid Offer Letter, and Money Matters
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Identifying and applying for scholarships
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“Transition to College” programs to help you feel prepared to start your first fall in college/university!
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After-school and virtual events & family spaces
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Personal statement and college essay
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Coordinate campus tours
What is Ad Astra Scholars College Summit 2025?
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The Ad Astra Scholars College Summit is a summer college success program that focuses on supporting rising high school seniors to prepare for their senior year and post-secondary education through an in-person event filled with engaging workshops and fun activities led by recent college graduates. We firmly believe in helping students reach their full potential regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, documentation status, or socioeconomic background.
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The College Summit will help:
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Gain insight into why post secondary education is an option for you
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Explore your path to post-secondary education (CTE, Community College, Transfer, 4-year)
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Find out the importance of financial aid
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Learn how Ad Astra Scholars can support you throughout your college journey!
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Create a plan for your senior year
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And much more!
Program Eligibility
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Ad Astra High School Program Participants
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Completed the program during your senior year of high school
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Be enrolled in a college/university
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Continuous completion of the program requirements
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View Eligibility Criteria
