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Summer Fellowship Program

Applications for the Class of 2026 will open in Spring 2025. 

 

 This FREE 8-week program focuses on enriching low-income and first-generation high school students who are applying to college through workshops and one-on-one mentorship. We will also be providing career prep  and laptops/wifi hotspots as needed. We will be meeting every Monday from June 17 to August 5 for 2 hours. Students will walk away with a completed personal statement, knowledge about creating a college list, and an understanding of paying for college through financial aid and scholarships. Click the link below to apply to be one of the 15 students in our fourth annual cohort!

 

Have questions? Contact us at [email protected]!  
Este es un programa gratuito y virtual de siete semanas que se enfoca en el enriquecimiento de los estudiantes de bajos ingresos que se identifican como primera generación y que están aplicando para ingresar a la universidad. Esta ayuda se dará a través de talleres y tutoría individual. También proporcionaremos preparación profesional y cualquier otra tecnología que sea necesaria (puntos de acceso WiFi, computadoras portátiles, etc.). Nos reuniremos virtualmente todos los lunes por 120 minutos cada día empezando el 17 de junio hasta el 5 de agosto. Los estudiantes se irán con una declaración personal completa, conocimiento sobre cómo crear una lista de universidades y una comprensión de cómo pagar por la universidad a través de ayuda financiera y becas. 
 

Requirements

  • Be a current high school senior
  • Be a first-generation college student (meaning neither of your parents has graduated with a four-year degree)
  • Qualify for free and/or reduced lunch (contact your school counselor if you are unsure, or take a look at the Federal Income Eligibility Guidelines)
  • Be a resident of the United States or US Territories
  • Be able to attend weekly Monday meetings from 2-4pm PT from 6/17-8/5
Apply Here

Workshop Topics

  • Making a College List
  • Coalition/Common App 101
  • SAT/ACT Testing
  • Writing Supplemental Essays
  • Paying for College and Financial Tips
  • Recommendation Letters
  • Finding and Applying to Scholarships
  • Creating a Resume
  • College Interviews
  • Q&A Sessions

What We Provide

  • One-on-One Mentoring
  • Guest Speakers
  • Laptops (as needed)
  • WIFI hotspots (as needed)

Important Dates

March 15

Applications Open

April 15

Applications Close

April 22

Interview Decisions

April 29 – May 8

Interview Conducted

May 10

Final Decisions

June 17

First Day of Program

August 15

Last Day of Program
"Take on College prioritizes YOU. The more effort you place in, the more you get out. Connected to a community of high driven, like minded individuals, I am connected to a long term support system this 2023 college application year and for the future to come!"
-Endy
"The Take on College SFP is an advisement program that I believe every student should be able to have. Especially First-Generation Low income students. Without this program not only was I able to get the resources and information needed to apply and get ready for college but also I was able to have a support system to fall back upon. With it being in the summer it allows you to give a huge step ahead before those college apps open. I can’t thank this program enough."
-Nick
"These past few weeks with Take On college have profoundly accelerated my understanding and confidence in the college application process by providing us all a significant stepping stone. During both the SFP meetings and the pod time, there was never a moment where I didn't feel genuinely supported and cared for. All the TOC board members are so amazing and kind, and I am grateful to be able to continue my affiliation with this organization by joining the Grant Writing Committee."
-Arunima
"I honestly went into the fellowship barely knowing anything about college. Coming out of this fellowship, I learned a lot about the college process, life on campus and tips for writing. I was able to ask a bunch of questions and was able to listen to personal experiences from other mentors and mentees."
-Angel
"I honestly went into the fellowship barely knowing anything about college. Coming out of this fellowship, I learned a lot about the college process, life on campus and tips for writing. I was able to ask a bunch of questions and was able to listen to personal experiences from other mentors and mentees."
-Sara
"Take on College taught me so much and not just about college but also gave me the confidence I was missing for applying to college. I have learned great things through out this program that I will carry on even after college."
-Aya
"I loved my experience with Take on College! I felt like I came in thinking I knew enough information, just to figure out there was loads more that I needed to know, and now I do! So it was overall super helpful!"
-Amera
"My experience with Take on College was very positive and have a lot of helpful information regarding the whole application process. Most importantly, helped me decide what my personal statement would be about and helped me narrow down my college list to what would best fit me."
-Gween

Take on College is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit connecting undergraduate mentors with high school peers to remove the barriers to higher education.

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