Achieving Collegiate Excellence & Success - ACES

Organization Name:
Achieving Collegiate Excellence & Success - ACES
Address:
900 Hungerford Dr
#110
City, State, ZIP:
Rockville, MD 20850
Phone:
240-567-2022
Website:
acesmontgomery.org

Contact Name:
Karen Callender
Title:
Program Director
Email Address:
karen.callender@montgomerycollege.edu
Phone:
240-567-2022

Program Description

Achieving Collegiate Excellence and Success (ACES) is a collaborative effort between Montgomery College, Montgomery County Public Schools, and the Universities at Shady Grove to support students and provide a seamless path to a bachelor's degree.

The ACES student support program provides academic coaches to targeted high school students in ten Montgomery County Public High Schools; at all three Montgomery College campus locations; and at the Universities at Shady Grove. The coaches provide both academic and student support, using a case management approach.

Services Provided

Academic enrichment/tutoring/study skills
Arts and cultural
Career exploration and counseling/internships
College admissions guidance and counseling
College fairs/campus visits
College transition and retention support
Community service/service hours

Financial aid advising/FAFSA completion
Leadership development
Mentoring
Other
SAT/ACT and other test preparation
Scholarships and last-dollar grants

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Demographics

Race & Ethnicity

American Indian or Native Alaskan: 5%
White: 5%
Asian or Pacific Islander: 15%
Hispanic/Latino: 25%
Other: 25%
African American: 25%

Education Level and
Number of Students

High School: 2500
Middle School: 0
Elementary School: 0
Post-secondary: 600
Non-traditional: 0

Populations Served

Academically At-risk
ESL Students
Undocumented Students (20)

First-Generation

More than 75%

Representative
Colleges Attended
by Alumni

Montgomery College
University of Maryland-College Park

Matriculation & Completion

4-yr College Matriculation: 70%