Welcome to the Consortium Newsletter!

 

We’re excited to bring you exclusive resources and updates designed to support first-generation, lower-income (FLI) students as they navigate the selective college admissions process. Our Consortium, in partnership with member institutions Colgate University, Dartmouth College, Macalester College, University of Pennsylvania, University of Southern California and Tufts University is dedicated to empowering educators and students in TRIO and GEAR UP programs with tailored guidance and opportunities.

COMING TO A TOWN NEAR YOU: COLLEGE TRAVEL HIGHLIGHTS

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Member Colleges On the Road:

This fall, Consortium colleges will be traveling nationwide to visit schools, attend college fairs, and meet with educators, students, and other stakeholders. Here are some travel highlights for September:


Atlanta + Arizona + Bay Area + Chicago + Jackson MS + Missouri + New Mexico + New Orleans + Ohio + Oregon + North Carolina + Seattle + South Carolina + Tennessee + Wisconsin + Florida


Stay up-to-date with each week’s travel schedule through the following links:

September 8-14 / September 15-21 / September 22-28 / September 29 - Oct 5


Connect with College Admissions Reps!

Interested in meeting with admissions representatives while they’re in your area? Don’t see your region but want to to request a visit or invite a member college to an event? Reach out directly using the contact information below. Here’s a sample email that you can send to college representatives.

College

Contact

Email

Colgate University

Gabriela Marrero

gmarerro@colgate.edu

Dartmouth College

Christina Moreland

christina.r.moreland@dartmouth.edu

Macalester College

Aisha Gonzalez

agonzal3@macalester.edu

Univ. Pennsylvania

Jordan Pascucci

jordanpa@upenn.edu

Univ. Southern California

Maria Rodriguez - AZ

mariadro@usc.edu


Nancy Ohia - DC/MD

nohia@usc.edu


Leslie Escobedo - TX

lesliees@usc.edu

Tufts University

Sean Ashburn

sean.ashburn@tufts.edu

EXCLUSIVE VIRTUAL WORKSHOP SERIES

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Everything you need to know and more!


Led by admissions experts from Consortium colleges, this 6-part series will cover topics like selective college opportunities, the application process, financial aid, and resources for FLI students. All workshops are open to students, families, and educators and will take place at 7:30 PM EST. Use the links below to register for the first three events.


Tuesday, September 17: Selective Colleges 101: What, Why, and How? Register Here


Tuesday, September 24: Small Classes, Big Ideas: The Small Liberal Arts College Advantage Register Here


Tuesday, October 1: Selective College Application and Admissions Process Register Here


GET LOCAL: EVENTS ON CAMPUS

University of Southern California (USC) - Los Angeles, CA: On September 24th, USC is hosting an on-campus open house for first-year and transfer counselors. Register here for this informative event. Event details can be found here.



Macalester College - St. Paul, MN:

Join Macalester on October 4th or 16th for a full-day Meet Macalester event. Experience the campus,

with students and faculty, and learn about life at Macalester. Register Here

For more information about the Consortium for College Opportunity or for questions about any of the opportunities above, please email Tina Fernandez, CBO Lead, at tina_fernandez@harvard.edu.