Currently Colorado ranks third in the nation for the greatest number of college degree holders per capita. Yet only one in five Colorado ninth-grade students will graduate from college, ranking the state in the bottom quartile nationwide.
This is known as the Colorado Paradox. To eliminate the Colorado Paradox, the State of Colorado has initiated College In Colorado as a statewide effort to improve college access and break down the barriers for all Colorado students. The cornerstone of the campaign is http://www.collegeincolorado.org
Free services offered by College in Colodado Include: www.collegeincolorado.org a one-stop resource to help Colorado families plan, apply and pay for college as well as explore careers. Some of the resources on the Website include:
PLAN Explore career options
ACT/SAT/GRE test preparation
College planning timelines
High school coursework planners
APPLY Online college applications
Virtual tours of colleges in Colorado and nationwide
Programs and majors exploration
PAY Scholarships and grants
College Opportunity Fund
Financial aid calculators
Student, educator and parent Website training
Motivational presentations for students from Team College In Colorado
Pre-collegiate program information and coordination
Printed materials for Colorado families
Educator and parent resources
College In Colorado, 1560 Broadway, Suite 1700,Denver, CO 80202; 720-264-8560.
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