How would your life change if you could go to college? Your first step is to get a great high school education – go to the right school, work hard, and plan for your future. It won’t be easy to take on the responsibility, but you’re not the first to do it. Hundreds of CPE alumni have gone to college. If you think you’re up to the challenge, we can help make it happen.

You’re the driving force, but CPE is here to help. You’ll need to be accepted by CPE and to one of our partner private high schools on your own. CPE will provide up to $4,500 per year to help pay your way at your new high school. And we’ll give you lots of academic enrichment and support:

• A summer readiness program to help you prepare for ninth grade and summer enrichment programs before each new school year
• Study skills workshops to keep you on track during all four years
• College prep programs, including campus visits
• SAT prep classes through our partnership with The Princeton Review
• Career awareness programs to help you envision and plan for your future.

You won’t be on your own. CPE connects you to people who support your success.

• A caring adult mentor who will keep in regular contact — to talk to, do things with, and help you plan for college
• A CPE coordinator who will maintain contact with you, your family, your mentor, and your school to follow your progress and create personalized action plans to address your needs