Be Your Best Summer Academy
Summer Academy Dates: July 6 - August 14, 2020
BE YOUR BEST IS BACK!
The Be Your Best Prep Academy will run Summer 2020 with revised dates of July 6 - August 14. We will meet Mondays through Fridays, from 8:30 - 3:30. The classes will start live on ZOOM, with the possibility of eventual face-to-face interaction if allowed.
The Be Your Best Summer Academy is a free program for teens and young adults between the ages of 16 and 22. At Be Your Best, students have the opportunity to prepare for college by taking pre-college Math, Reading, and Writing.
Students receive guidance and support through dedicated instructors, advisors, counselors, and tutors. Students will also benefit from the educational seminars designed for college success and participate in leadership, volunteer and educational activities, and field trips throughout the summer.
In order to be considered to participate with the Be Your Best Summer Academy you must:
- Complete the Online Application
- Submit a Letter of Recommendation
- Take the Accuplacer test
What We Do:
- We establish a learning community where students learn, study and explore together
- We provide support through dedicated instructors, advisors, counselors and tutors
- We enjoy fun out-of-class activities and events to reinforce learning
- We engage in volunteer activities to benefit students and the community
- We work together to set personal and career goals
Graduates of Be Your Best will:
- Improve reading, writing, math, communication, and study skills
- Increase confidence, leadership skills and motivation for college
- Identify their learning style
- Develop education and career plans
- Experience college life and are able to access campus resources
- Become involved in their community