U.S.EmbassyenticedFilipinos totheCollegePrepProgram

The U.S. Embassy invites Filipino Grade 11 Senior High students to apply for the College Prep Program which provides mentorship to help them grow in their chosenfieldbyaccessingalinkonorbeforeFebruary11.

“The College Prep Program offers extensive advising and resources for prospective students, including an in-person summer application boot camp, Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) and American College Test (ACT) training, and guidance on selecting college programs and scholarships,” explained the Embassy The said program will last for 18 months

The Embassy considers Filipino Senior High school students eligible for this program if they have excellent grades, active involvement in extracurricular activities, leadership potential, and a family annual income of Php 125 million

The College Prep Program was initiated in 2022 with a group of 11 students

One of the 11 students from the first batch was Carl Audric Guia, who received admission and a full tuition scholarship He studied at the University of Notre Dame, his top-choice school

“I started to take an interest in studying in the United States when I was in the 10th grade, but as a public high school student, I did not have a lot of opportunities to become familiar with the application process, the College Prep Program came at the right time I met hands-on advisers who helped me choose best-fit colleges, prepare for standardized tests, edit essays, and much more,” Guia stated

"I think it will be a huge help for my parents, at the same time it is an achievement for me because it means Iʼm doing well with my studies! So definitely I will be going to take and grab it I will hold onto it for as long as I can"

Pia Dimayuga, a Grade 7 Bridgetine said upon being asked what will be her action if she will be given the chance to qualify for the scholarship