Access Program

“Higher Edge guided me through the process of applying for college. Helping me find colleges, writing my college essay, and applying for aid/scholarships are just a few of the things they did. I also felt safe and comfortable enough to talk about my struggles, which were always met with kindness and understanding. I’m very thankful for Higher Edge for making me and so many others feel ready for life after high school.”

Shariena Green

New London High School 2020
University of Connecticut 2024 (Bachelors)

CAP is the first step towards putting our students on a path to success. The Higher Edge team is trained on all aspects of the college admissions process and aims to match students to a school where they can be successful. This includes:

Summer Orientation
College List Building
Exploring the Right College “Fit”
College Tours
Common App Support
College Essay Editing
Financial Aid & FAFSA Guidance
Scholarship Application Completion
Helping families make the right decision

HOW

CAP is a one year program designed to navigate high school seniors through the college application process. Advisors focus on four key areas:
1) Building the college list
2) Hitting submit
3) Applying for financial aid & scholarships
4) Making a final decision

WHERE

Programming (beginning in the summer of a student’s senior year) is completed in bi-weekly 1:1 advising sessions. Higher Edge utilizes a hybrid schedule, with students having the option to meet in person or virtually.

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