cpp recruitment 2021-22 - fairfax county public schools
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2021-22
CPP Recruitment
The College Partnership Program (CPP) assist
students who are traditionally
underrepresented in higher education; explore, apply
and enroll in college.
• Academic counseling• College experiences
• Assistance with completing college and scholarship applications
• Monthly meetings
• Family Information Sessions
• A summer overnight experience on a college campus
• News and information related to colleges and careers via FCPS 24-7 (Blackboard) site
What is CPP? What does CPP offer?
Pre-COVID College Visits & Events ● Becoming with Michelle
Obama● Virginia Tech Sneak Peek● Virginia Tech Uplifting Black
Male Conference● Coppin State University ● Dickinson College● Elon University● Johns Hopkins University● Juniata College● North Carolina A&T
● University of Mary Washington Open House
● Radford University● University of Maryland
Baltimore County● American University● Howard University● Morgan State University● Georgetown University
CPP COLLEGE VISITS!!
Virginia TechFall Visitation Weekend
Go Hokies!!VIRTUAL
2019 2020
CPP SUMMER EXPERIENCE
Over the past 6 years our Summer Experience students have visited:
• James Madison University,
• Hampton University, • North Carolina A and T,• Duke University,• West Virginia University,• Radford University • Indiana University of
Pennsylvania• Old Dominion University
‘I enjoyed myself and everything I did...thank you!”
-CPP Student
CPP and COVID-19
SCHOOL BASEDMONTHLY MEETINGS
School based Advocates lead
monthly meetings that help you explore your
strengths, learn about colleges and find scholarships!
College Partnership Program Overview
and Expectations
● Approximately 2000 students participate in the College Partnership Program. We are in 25 high schools in Fairfax County.
● Students/Families must apply for membership in CPP via the College Success Program office.
● Once admitted CPP, students DO NOT have to reapply. Students remain active by attending monthly meetings and maintaining the program standards.
● Active CPP students gain access to county-sponsored experiences, family information sessions and other resources.
● CPP students will need to maintain a 2.5, be willing to take advanced coursework and apply to colleges.
• Traditionally Underrepresented Students: – First-generation (the first to attend
college in the US)– Black or African-American, American
Indian, Alaska Native, Hispanic, Other Pacific Islander
– English learners – Students with disabilities or– Economically disadvantaged
• Demonstrates the ability to achieve and maintain a minimum 2.5 GPA
• Demonstrates a willingness to pursue advanced coursework
• Demonstrates leadership in school or community activities
• Demonstrates a desire to attend college
Factors for Consideration
The Application Process• Applications Due March 19th at 11:59 PM• Applications will be submitted online • Completed Application includes:
– Section 1- Student Information– Section 2- Parent Information – Section 3- Parent permission to release information – Section 4- Student Writing Sample– Transcripts- The College Success Programs staff will
retrieve a copy of middle school 2nd quarter report cards and high school transcripts.
http://tinyurl.com/CPPapp2021
College Success Programs Staff• Lakeyta Smith 571-423-4413 Educational Specialist [email protected]
• Bridget Wright 571-423-4416Resource Teacher [email protected]
• Dr. Lynette Henry 571-423-4415 Manager [email protected]
Address: 8270 Willow Oaks Corporate Drive, 5th Floor Fairfax, VA 22031
