Taking Initiative: My Spring Break with DGCA Ana Rodriguez Smyrna High School, Class of 2025
Spending my spring break in the Delaware Goes to College Academy (DGCA) was the best decision I could have made. The mentors and members at TeenSHARP really guide you in understanding how the college application process works. I recommend this program if you’re a high school student who feels lost about college applications; trust me, this program is the first step to preparing for college admissions.
DGCA not only offers key information on what criteria are important for a good college application but also provides online resources and lifetime networking opportunities. Because of DGCA, I got the opportunity to meet representatives from Ivy League colleges, and the best part is that the camp is free!
One of the most important things I learned from TeenSHARP is that initiative is key to success. So, I encourage you to take the initiative to take advantage of opportunities like this one.
For more information about TeenSHARP and the STRIVER program, visit TeenSHARP.org.
About TeenSHARP:
TeenSHARP is a national nonprofit that prepares Black, Latino, and low-income students to attend and thrive at America’s top colleges with little or no debt. Founded in 2009 by Atnre Alleyne and Tatiana Poladko, TeenSHARP has evolved into a leading provider of innovative, at-scale college access and leadership development. Year after year, 100 percent of TeenSHARP scholars successfully pursue a 4-year college education, with 95 percent admitted to the most selective colleges; and the majority graduating with $15,000 or less in college debt. TeenSHARP’s mission is in service of a bold vision that, one day, the diversity of our country’s top jobs and most influential leadership positions will reflect the country’s rich diversity.
