Student Testimonials

“I have been in College Project since it’s been available at our school…College Project has taught me to reach for the stars.” M. Siers – 9 th grade, Colcord

 “I really enjoy attending these workshops because they give me insightful information about colleges in my area. They also give me valuable information about grants, scholarships and other sources of financial aid.” C. Riddick – 10 th grade, Colcord

 “I have been in College Project for 3 years now and have always enjoyed the program. It seems to have helped me with understanding the many steps it takes to get into and through college. I can sincerely say that without College Project, I would be ignorant to how much is involved in the process.” J Garton – 12 th grade, Fort Smith

 “I joined College Project because I knew that as graduation became more of a reality I would need help with college affairs. For the past three years College Project has been a vital tool that helped me choose the best college for me!” B. Williams – 12 th grade, Fort Smith

 “If it wasn’t for CP I would have never though about going to college. CP is really important to me because it will help me be ready.” J. Norris – 9 th grade, Fort Smith

 “College Project has helped me plan for my future. They made learning about and preparing for college fun. In 9 th grade there were many games and activities that directly taught us about our careers…This program helped me discover that I wanted to be a teacher.” J. Jones – Fort Smith

 “I joined College Project because I need to find a way to get ideas and facts about college life…Now that I’ve been to every meeting, my college future doesn’t see so scary. College Project is important for anyone who wants to go to college.” S. DeVire – 10 grade, Fort Smith

 “I joined College Project because I felt as if I needed help when they first visited our school. I knew that this was the program for me. Since then, I‘ve learned all about time and money management, as well as ways to prepare for college…In my opinion, College Project is important because of all the educational programs and help they have to offer!” J. Gragg – 10 th grade, Van Buren

 “College Project has discussed my choices in life and helped me to see which one is best for me…I joined two years ago because I thought it might be a fun thing to do, but it turned out to be the highlight of my month, each and every month. College Project has also taught me good study habits and improved my grades. College Project Talent Search is a wonderful program that can help anyone involved and requires no sacrifice.” A. Sweatham – 9 th grade, Van Buren

 “They teach us about colleges…I want to be the first in my family to go to college. That’s my dream – to finally graduate and go to college, and my degree.” S. Martinez – Fort Smith

 “It has helped me so much. From the start of our high school years there has been so much confusion and pressure about joining a college and figuring everything out…College Project is like a light switch in a dark tunnel. I joined and the switch was turned on and now learning about college is fun, not frightening.” A. Frix – 10 th grade, Fort Smith

 “I joined College Project so I could get on the right track to college and make sure nothing was left behind…College Project has helped me see college and the career I want more clearly, and that is important because it keeps me going for my goals.” T. Carpenter – 12 th grade, Fort Smith

 “College Project has helped me because I have obtained information about the college I want to attend. College Project is important to me because I feel like it is my link to the college world.” M. Sucut – Van Buren

 “College Project has helped me open my eyes to new, bright ideas that I would have never even known about…Also, they have helped motivate me to make technological advances that will help me tremendously while attending college.” R. Tibbit – 10 th grade, Van Buren

 “I joined CP because it helps me prepare for college and my future. CP has helped me to know how to get into the college of my dreams and achieve my goals. It has given me skills essential to school, including study tips and time management…I would recommend CP to anyone considering it.” A. Johnson, 10 th grade, Van Buren

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