Question by Aveeno: what’s the “Educational Preparation Programs” from the UC application?

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According to the UC application:

These programs may help students prepare for college by providing information, counseling, tutoring and other service or offer academic enrichment, research opportunities or special study opportunities, such as study abroad.

Below is a list of the educational preparation programs that are sponsored by the UCs.

ATDP (Academic Talent Development Program) – through Berkeley

Cal-SOAP – available throughout California

CBOP (Career Based Outreach Program) – through UCLA

COSMOS (The California State Summer School for Mathematics and Science) – available from several UC campuses

EAOP (Early Academic Outreach Program) – through all UC campuses

EGC (Educational Guidance Center) – through Berkeley

Educational Talent Search – available at most UC and CSU campuses, search for “trio talent search” or “educational talent search” at a UC/CSU campus near you

GEAR UP (Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs) – available throughout California

MESA (Mathematics, Engineering, Science Achievement), including MESA Schools Programs, SUCCESS Through Collaboration and California Community College Program – available throughout California

PDP (Professional Development Program) – through Berkeley

Puente Program – students are identified for the program at the end of their 8th grade year

UCCP (UC College Prep Initiative) – check with your high school

UCSC SAGE (Students Acquiring “A-G” Expectations) – check with your high school

Upward Bound – available from all UC campuses; check with your high school

Young Entrepreneurs at Haas – through Berkeley

Other educational preparation programs that may be available to you:

AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) – check with your high school

College Bound – check with your high school

UC Berkeley Incentive Awards Program (IAP) and Pre-Collegiate Academy (PCA) – limited to students nominated by participating Los Angeles Unified School District high schools; see a list of participating IAP high schools here and a list of participating PCA high schools here

Summer Search is a national leadership development program that helps low-income young people graduate high school, go to college, gain successful careers, and give back to society

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