SCHOLAR SUPPORT
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THE PATH.edu EXPERIENCE
College Prep Introduction
Excited about college but haven’t mapped next steps? We’ve got you! Welcome to the PATH.edu Experience! Get ahead of the curve with expert coaching for college lists, Common App, Personal Statement, FAFSA, and more.
Shradha Patel (Boston Business Journal’s “Power 50 for 2020”) is an expert college access coach who supports youth and families from planning through admission. Get personalized, step-by-step coaching through the college prep process.
*Additional sessions will continue throughout 2023 -2025 to finalize applications, complete financial aid and respond to acceptance letters.
Shradha Patel
PATH SCHOLARS COACH
Shradha Patel comes to PATH with nearly 20 years of education experience as a teacher, college placement counselor, and former Principal. She was named one of Boston Business Journal’s “Power 50 for 2020” for her leadership in education. She works with PATH scholars and families to identify the schools that fit their individual needs and abilities, navigate the college prep process, and make the best possible educational decisions.
THE JUNIOR/SENIOR EXPERIENCE
Connect with other scholars and get step-by-step support with:
– SAT registration and preparation
– College list review
– Personal Statement
– College Application & Financial Aid
Fall 2023 – Graduation 2025
Location: PATH Zoom (RSVP for link)
- Be a high school junior or senior
- Have a commitment to apply and attend college
- Show up on on time for every commitment
- At least 4 hours/month from Fall 2023 – Graduation 2025
- Complete service learning commitment (you can earn up to 100 hours with PATH)
- Maintain ongoing communication with PATH staff
Sample Junior/Senior Schedule
Spring/Summer 2024: SAT Prep; Register, take and pass SAT
July – August 2024: PATH Summer Scholars Intensive; Community Service Projects
October 2024: Apply early action/early decision
January 2025: Apply for financial aid
Spring 2025: Get accepted and choose your best match; Graduate stress free
THE SCHOLARSHIPS
In the spring, PATH nominates qualified rising seniors for QuestBridge and/or POSSE, some of “the most comprehensive and renowned college access and youth leadership development programs in the United States.”
POSSE
Founded in 1989, Posse identifies public high school students with extraordinary academic and leadership potential who may be overlooked by traditional college selection processes. Posse extends to these students the opportunity to pursue personal and academic excellence by placing them in supportive, multicultural teams—Posses—of 10 students. Posse partner colleges and universities award Posse Scholars four-year, full-tuition leadership scholarships.
Learn more about the POSSE Scholarship.
Learn more about QuestBridge.
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