College Advising Corps - Chicago

Organization Name:
College Advising Corps - Chicago
Address:
422 W. Melrose St. #1104
City, State, ZIP:
Chicago, IL 60657
Website:
http://advisingcorps.org/

Contact Name:
Kevin Wasielewski
Title:
Program Director
Email Address:
kevin@advisingcorps.org

Program Description

The College Advising Corps- Chicago (CACC) seeks to increase post-secondary attainment for low-income, underrepresented first-generation students. By providing individually tailored, 1-on-1 and group advising, our near-peer advising model fosters a college-going culture in collaboration with our partner high schools, staff, and communities.

Services Provided

Academic enrichment/tutoring/study skills
College admissions guidance and counseling
College fairs/campus visits
College transition and retention support
Financial aid advising/FAFSA completion

Leadership development
Mentoring
SAT/ACT and other test preparation
Scholarships and last-dollar grants

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Demographics

Race & Ethnicity

American Indian or Native Alaskan: 20%
White: 20%
Asian or Pacific Islander: 20%
Hispanic/Latino: 20%
African American: 20%

Education Level and
Number of Students

High School: 3500
Middle School: 0
Elementary School: 0
Post-secondary: 0
Non-traditional: 0

Populations Served

Academically At-risk
Academically High-performing
ESL Students
Undocumented Students (100)

First-Generation

Between 50% and 75%