LACOE’s College and Career Readiness (CCR)/Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) Unit provides customized support and resources to help educators, schools and districts prepare students for success in their college and career pathways.
The CCR/AVID Unit provides customized support, professional development, technical assistance, and coaching for teachers, counselors, Teachers On Special Assignment (TOSAs), and administrators at schools and districts. CCR/AVID is a resource for educators throughout Los Angeles County to address and integrate College and Career Readiness expectations and skills for all students and support the implementation of the AVID College Readiness System (ACRS).
Free Virtual Summer College Essay and Application Workshops for Your Students – College Essay Guy Live
College Essay Guy (CEG) is a nationally recognized organization that provides free college admissions and application resources, events and guidance to students embarking on the college admissions process.
CEG Live is a series of virtual, interactive summer college essay boot camps designed to help your students craft outstanding college essays and applications.
11th graders (rising seniors) who are college-bound — planning to attend either private colleges or the UCs.
This program is always FREE for students, and College Essay Guy is extending 2025 registration for free ($997 value) to all schools in California.
Just use this link to get $997 off (i.e., free for 2025).
Once your school is registered, you can provide your students with a self-register link to sign up for the workshops, or you can bulk register your students all at once.
After registering, you’ll also receive resources for promoting this program to your students, including this informational flyer.
Schools or students have the option to choose from a number of dates and times:
- 1-Week College Personal Statement Workshop
- June 16, 18, 20 (10 a.m. or 4 p.m. PT)
- University of California (UC) Application & Personal Insight Question Workshop
- July 14 and July 16 (3 - 5 p.m. PT)
- Supplemental Essays, Resume & Application Workshop
- September 21 (Noon - 2 p.m. PT)
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Tracy Adams
Project Director
adams_tracy@lacoe.edu
Gloria Martinez
Coordinator II
martinez_gloriam@lacoe.edu
Cesar Castellanos
Coordinator II
castellanos_cesar@lacoe.edu
Jasmine Martinez
Secretary
martinez_jasmine@lacoe.edu