FSU, CARE/Academic Retention & Enchancement
*College Reach-Out Program (CROP): summer residential program that exposes 6th to 12th grade students to college life; housed in a residence hall; introduced to the realities of campus life
*Attend workshops on admissions process, financial aid and career decision-making; tours of museums and cultural sites; learn standardized test-taking strategies; take special administration of SAT
*Upward Bound Program: East Gadsden High School students prepare for higher education through academic instruction, counseling, tutoring and variety of fun and educational activities
*Student receives extensive after school test preparation workshops for standardized tests such as the SAT, ACT, FCAT
*Summer Bridge Program (SBP): alternative admission program for first-generation college students, and students with disadvantaged economic, cultural or educational circumstances; designed to help ease high school students adjustment to college life and build foundation for academic success
*Students required to apply for financial aid; may have 100% of their need for summer term met from non-loan sources
*Students who do not qualify for financial aid may participate in program at regular summer-term rates on limited, first come, first-served basis
*Advantages: living in campus housing with other participants, orientation to campus and other requirements, placement tests if needed
*FSU staff and upperclassmen: advisors and mentors to students during program
Services: College/University Entrance Support, Mentoring Programs, Summer School Programs, Youth Enrichment Programs