Urban League College Track (ULCT) is an afterschool college preparatory program that works to increase high school graduation, college eligibility, college enrollment and graduation rates in under-resourced communities.  ULCT firmly believes that access to higher education is a sustainable form of community development and economic empowerment.  The harsh reality is that low-income students of color in our communities are seldom prepared to go to college. In fact, only 50% of African American students in New Orleans finish high school.  ULCT students are defying these odds and becoming a legacy to inspire and empower future generations of college bound students.

Enroll in Urban League College Track

ULCT is an after-school and summer program that provides academic support and financial incentives to motivated students to achieve their dream of a college education. Urban League College Track guides students’ success in high school and through four years of college.  Our program also provides opportunities for leadership development, enrichment, and guidance through the college application and selection processes.

To be considered students should submit a completed Urban League College Track application package:

• Student Application
• Parent/Guardian Information and release and consent form
• Two letters of recommendation (at least one from a teacher)
• Report card (most recent) and high school transcript
• 8^th grade LEAP scores and/or 9th grade ILEAP scores (ELA and Math Strand scores)
• ACT EXPLORE/ ACT PLAN scores
• Student interview

Recruitment Schedule

Application Deadline	March 25, 2011
Student Interviews	April 9, 2011
Notification of admission	April 25, 2011
ACT PLAN/EXPLORE Testing	May 21 & 28, 2011
New Family Orientation	June 2011(TBA)
Academic Summer Advancement Program	July 5 -29, 2011

Program Benefits & Services

Starting from the summer before high school through college graduation, ULCT actively engages students over the course of eight years. Ensuring each student is college ready ULCT provides support that many students do not have at home or school.

Core Service Areas

In a culture of high expectation ULCT cultivates student success empowering them to achieve their dreams.

• Academic Affairs reinforces high standards and accountability that enable our students to enter college and succeed in life.
• Student Life provides students opportunities, resources, and tools to explore their passions and constructively engage in their communities.
• College Affairs guides students in all aspects related to college admissions.
• College Success provides support to our college students through academic and financial advice.

• Transportation to and from centers
• College tours
• Summer internship placement
• Summer Institute for incoming 9^th graders
• Summer backpacking
• Assistance to participate in other summer and study abroad programs.

For each student we have established a set of clearly defined goals and expectations.  These expectations are structured to best prepare each student for the academic and social success in college and life.