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Connecticut Collegiate Awareness and
Preparation Program (ConnCAP)
"Preparing Today’s Scholars and Tomorrows Leaders!"
What is
ConnCAP?
Established in 1987 under the Connecticut Board of Governors for Higher
Education, the Collegiate Awareness and Preparation Program (ConnCAP) was designed
to increase the number of graduating high school students from
disadvantaged backgrounds and prepare them with the necessary skills and
motivation for success in college.
Now, in its second decade, Central Connecticut State University’s
ConnCAP program is one of the oldest and largest in the state. The
program serves 120 students in grades 7 – 12, annually. Over 400
students have participated in CCSU’s ConnCAP program, which has an
average program retention rate of 84% and a college-going rate well
above the national average.
What services are provided to ConnCAP participants?
A challenging six-week summer academic instruction held
on CCSU’s campus
9th
grade “Study Skills” course
Academic advising and enrichment
Career development
College admission information and campus visits
Assist with the college and scholarship applications, and financial aid
forms
Financial aid advising
SAT preparation and fee waivers
Tutoring
Computer technology training
Cultural and educational enrichment activities
College tracking and follow-up
ConnCAP personnel work with a network of invested partners – parents,
teachers, school counselors, community service personnel, and CCSU
employees - to ensure every student is successful.
How are ConnCAP Students Selected?
Interested students are required to complete an application, and provide
three letters of reference, test scores and transcripts, a personal
essay, and financial documentation.
Student selection is dependant on many factors, including but not
limited to a student’s written application, parental involvement,
letters of recommendation, a personal interview, academic records,
potential, and motivation to succeed.
Under-represented youth from modest family incomes, in which neither
parent has earned a four-year college degree, are strongly encouraged to
apply.
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