College access organization to change name next spring
PROVIDENCE, R.I.: The College Crusade of Rhode Island, the state’s most comprehensive college readiness program, will change its name and
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Students
College Crusade prepares students for postsecondary education, from middle school all the way through their early years of college.
Families
We engage, empower and educate College Crusade parents so they can support their child’s readiness for postsecondary education.
Admissions
First-generation students from six urban communities in Rhode Island can apply for the College Crusade program.
Rhode Island’s most comprehensive college readiness program
The mission of the College Crusade is to prepare and inspire young people in Rhode Island to become the first in their families to attend and complete college. From the time they join through their early years of college, Crusaders experience the steady, nurturing presence of caring adults and participate in programs that focus on academic enrichment, personal development, career exploration and preparation for college.
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We support approximately 4,200 students with 29 advisors in 43 middle schools, high schools and colleges each year.
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Ninety-one percent of College Crusaders graduate from high school in four years, compared to 74 percent of their peers in urban districts.
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Since 2001, we have awarded over $43 million in college scholarships to more than 5,000 Rhode Island students.
Q&A with Accelerate graduate Jason Rodriguez Taveras, who heads to PC this fall
The Accelerate Program offers Providence high school students an enhanced senior year experience that allows students to jump-start their postsecondary career while completing their high school requirements.
Q&A with Accelerate grad Ashley Asencio, who will attend URI
The Accelerate Program offers Providence high school students an enhanced senior year experience that allows students to jump-start their postsecondary career while completing their high school requirements.