University of Success
At The University of Scranton
March 9, 2018
The University of Success is a pre-college program designed to provide academic, social, and cultural enrichment to high school students. Since the program is funded almost entirely by corporate and foundation grants, there is no charge to students and their families. The ultimate goal of this program is to assist participating students to successfully complete high school and gain entrance into a college or university. The University of Success helps students achieve this goal through a variety of activities and services from their current grade until they graduate from high school. Many Success students choose to apply and continue their education at The University of Scranton!
This is a special program available for 8th-grade students who meet at least 3 of the following qualifications:
- The student's family is economically disadvantaged.
- The student's cultural background is typically underrepresented in higher education.
- The student possesses average to high academic ability and is academically motivated.
- The student is a potential first-generation college student in his/her family.
- The student must attend a public school.
The student must:
- Complete The Student Information Form.
- Write an essay about why he/she wants to be in the program.
- Obtain a letter of recommendation about his/her character.
- Have the parent/guardian's complete the Parent/Guardian Information Form and sign a permission for grade release form.
Application Deadline: April 1, 2018
Lakeland School Counseling Office
Mrs. Valonis - classes of 2019, 2021, 2023
Miss Halpin - classes of 2019, 2021, 2023
Email: ddequevedo@lakelandsd.org
Website: http://lakelandsd.schoolwires.net/Page/73
Location: 1355 Lakeland Drive, Jermyn, PA, United States
Phone: 570-254-9485
Twitter: @chiefsguidance