OPP

College Planning Services

Services for enrolled participants usually begin following promotion from 8 th grade (or earlier) and continue through high school graduation. Services include:

  • Guidance and counseling on pre-college academic coursework selections in view of college entrance requirements
  • Preparation and practice for PSAT/SAT tests at OPP center computer labs
  • Assistance with preparation of College Essays, Scholarship Applications, and Letters
  • Academic tutoring provided after-school at youth centers by qualified teachers
  • Financial planning workshops for youth and families
  • Assistance with FAFSA applications
  • College campus tours to area colleges - quarterly
  • Verification and tracking of student academic performance in cooperation with Hartford Public Schools, youth and parents
  • Year round services that interface with Hartford Public School Career and Guidance Services