Apply to the College Access Program
EST is the smart pathway to college. Our students graduate from top schools with competitive degrees and little to no debt. Remember, college IS a dream you can achieve.
Your first step is to apply to our College Access Program. From there, we’re on your team. The deadline to apply is May 1 of every year.
What Our Students Say About EST
“Educating Students Together really changed the whole course of my life. I can honestly say that I would never have been at USC on a $350,000 scholarship without them. ”
“I would be so lost and behind in the college process without being in EST. Yes, it was a lot of work, but I am grateful I had the guidance to get it done. Thank you, EST!”
"EST was so incredibly helpful in guiding me through the college application process and finding money for school. Because EST assisted me with getting scholarships that helped me pay for school, I graduated with no student debt."
"Going on the college tour changed everything for me. Coming to North Carolina A&T was the best decision I ever made. I have a friend who also majored in math. She stayed in California and attended U.C. Riverside. Her experience was nothing like mine. I felt supported from the moment I stepped on campus. Unfortunately, she did not."
About the College Access Program (CAP)
How Our Program Works
Summer Institute
Make the most of your summer. Join EST at Cal State L.A. for a free week-long boot camp to learn more about our college programs.
The Summer Institute is a dynamic, week-long program designed to prepare high school students for success in college and beyond. Our comprehensive workshops and interactive sessions cover everything from SAT/ACT preparation to building a standout activities list through the creation of brag sheets. Students will craft elevator pitches, refine college essays, and participate in mock interviews for scholarships and admissions, gaining invaluable tools to stand out in the competitive college application process.
Beyond academic preparation, the Summer Institute focuses on personal growth and future planning. Sessions on social-emotional learning, financial literacy, and career development empower students to navigate challenges and make informed decisions about their futures. With opportunities to develop central passion scripts and videos, explore college options, and build confidence through hands-on activities, students leave the program equipped with the skills, knowledge, and mindset needed to start the college application process.
After the summer, EST provides continuous support through the Scholarship Club, offering year-round monthly support and ongoing standardized test preparation on weekends. This consistent support is designed to help scholars and their parents identify institutional and private scholarships to minimize student loan debt. The College Access Program’s success is further enhanced by the support of approximately 50 volunteer mentors who provide students with timely feedback on their college and scholarship essays.
Making it to Your Dream School
EST helps students to get scholarships and accepted to their Dream Schools. Our students have attended some of the top colleges and universities in the country. If you can dream it, EST can help you achieve it.
Apply for Scholarships
Below are our recommendations on how to get free money to go to college. Remember that before you take out any loans and find yourself owing thousands of dollars, you should apply for grants and scholarships first. It is a sad but true statement that many of these grants and scholarships go unused because students fail to apply for them or to send in the application by the deadline.
Don’t let that happen to you! Get organized, ensure you read the scholarship criteria, and send in all of the material requested on time. This oftentimes becomes the difference between those students who receive these scholarships and those who don’t. One of the best things about scholarships is that, for the most part, they reward the applicants who put forth the most effort. The financial assistance obtained through scholarships is worth it, even if you don’t receive money from each scholarship you apply to every year.