College Application Education Project Inc.

Arthur Akers, President

16 Union St.

Lynn, MA 01902

781-595-1022

CAEPINC@verizon.net

Program Overview:

            The mission of the College Application Education Project, Inc. is to set up an institutional mechanism and a community structure whereby parents, middle school, and high school students of all cultures can receive direct college preparation. This training assists them with career development, college preparation, admissions, and financial applications. The College Application Project, Inc. offers many resources to help middle school and high school students succeed. CAEP cares about students holistically, and through its mentoring program, students build confidence, identify gifts, and engage in healthy relationships. Students receive tutoring in subjects with identified skill gaps determined through consultation with parents and teachers. Students also receive training in how to apply to college through workshops with admissions personnel, as well as receive career counseling in partnership with the Massachusetts Employment Commission. Finally, CAEP offers students opportunities for enrichment as they plan activities for peers and participate in service projects.*

Best Practices:

            -High school seniors receive one-on-one tutoring throughout the college application process.

            -The College Application Education Project, Inc. focuses on producing attitude changes through a mentoring component.

Areas of college access it addresses:

            Academic Readiness: Homework help and tutoring provide academic assistance to participants, helping them succeed academically.

            College Information Awareness: Senior high school students involved in College Application Education Project, Inc. are given one-on-one support for applying to college. Participants also visit Harvard University in order to be given exposure to a college campus and college life.