A Letter from Admissions

January 10, 2008:

Riverland Community College is pleased to announce that nominations are now being accepted for the 2008 Be Your Best ĦExito! Summer College Prep Academy. The Academy is a grant funded program created to provide support and resources for under-served, under-participating and under-represented students to develop the academic skills necessary for higher education. Summer courses in college prep English (Reading and Writing) Math, Computer and Study Skills will be offered. In addition to the college-prep curriculum, students will participate in extra-curricular activities designed to increase academic and personal confidence, explore potential career areas, and learn to navigate the college experience.

Riverland is currently accepting nominations for the Be Your Best ĦExito! Summer College Prep Academy. This year's program will run from June 5 through August 15, 2008. Courses, mandatory study sessions, and workshops will be offered between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. on Monday through Thursday. There is no cost to the student for classes, fees or books. Additionally, transportation from Austin and Albert Lea is available. A selection committee will review all nominations and choose students to participate in the program.

If you are a student who is interested in attending the program, you must find someone to nominate you. Can you think of any teachers or other adults who would be willing to tell us that YOU would be a good choice for the program? Give them an application and ask them to nominate you!

If you know of a student who is interested and willing to commit to the Be Your Best Summer College Prep Academy, Please share the attached document, "About the Summer College Prep Academy" with the student. If the student is still interested in the program, please complete a nomination form (enclosed) and forward it to me, Deb Vang, at Riverland Community College Admissions.

Nominations must be received by Tuesday, April 1, 2008.

Feel free to contact me if you have any questions at 507/433-03688 or 800-247-5039 extension 0688.

Sincerely,

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