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The College Achievement Program (CAP) is an integral part of student success at Santa Fe College. It is a six-week summer enrichment experience that is designed for diverse and underrepresented graduating high school seniors from Alachua and Bradford counties. A significant number of students who successfully complete the program go on to enroll at Santa Fe College. The transition from high school to college progresses much smoother for most CAP participants. CAP’s success is due in part to the holistic instruction that is intended to strengthen academic and college readiness skills. Planning and persistence are strongly emphasized and play a major role in the program's design and success. Students accepted into the program have FUN learning. They are expected to work diligently and cooperatively with peers to improve competencies that will contribute to academic, professional and personal success. CAP gives disciplined and hardworking students an EDGE. It also has the potential to transform the lives of students and to turn dreams into reality.
The program typically runs from the first week of July to the second week of August.
CAP is conducted in a student-centered environment with a friendly and supportive staff. Each member of the staff is committed to going the "extra mile" in helping students to succeed. This commitment starts from the first day when students and parents attend CAP, and continues until the students graduate. Included in the classes, are instructions on topics such as test anxiety, note-taking, study skills, career planning, campus resources, time management, etiquette, financial literacy/management and setting and achieving goals. Our educators recognize that learning includes a process of active engagement, discovery and reflection. Therefore, academic coaches/facilitators are expected to work collaboratively toward positively changing students’ attitude toward learning. The long-term goal is for each student to become empowered by the beautiful experience of being educated and intelligent.
"If you can dream it, you can do it." -Walt Disney
Summary of Benefits
- CAP Certificate of Completion
- Dedicated and supportive instructors
- Etiquette and other social skills training
- FREE tutoring services
- General advisement
- Guidance in setting and achieving goals
- Help whenever its needed
- Individualized attention
- Instruction to strengthen English writing, reading, math and overall college readiness skills
- Mentoring
- Ongoing review of academic progress
- Opportunity to make new friends and meet students from diverse backgrounds
- Professional, dedicated, supportive and friendly staff
- Registration guidance
- Scholarship opportunity
- Staff’s professionalism, friendly attitude, and deep commitment to students’ success
Application Requirements
Students interested in applying for the CAP summer experience must:
- Be a graduating high school senior from Alachua or Bradford County;
- Submit a completed CAP application to Guidance Counselor and participate in an interview;
- Satisfy all requirements to receive a High School Diploma;
- Submit copy of transcript with PERT scores, along with available ACT and/or SAT scores to the College Achievement Office by May of senior year; and
- Enroll at SF by completing an Admissions Application online.
Reminder: Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) online on our Financial Aid page.
