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College Success
Common Ground is  committed to preparing our students for college success. Each year, more than 93% of our students are admitted to college. Here are some of the supports that Common Ground offers its students as they make successful transitions to higher education: 

Guidance Groups
Every Common Ground student is part of a small guidance group; starting in 9th grade, college exploration is a core part of our guidance curriculum.

Junior College Experience Class
This course -- which all students take during their junior year -- helps students to set college and career goals and explore options for higher education. They leave the course with a list of colleges to which they plan to apply, improved presentation and writing skills, and a clear post-high school plan.

Senior Writing (12th Grade)
In this class, students have the opportunity to work on their college essay, an essential piece of the college application.

Creating a College Going Culture
Common Ground creates a college going culture through visits to colleges, college admissions officer visits to Common Ground and the opportunity speak to representatives from a large range of schools at a local college fair.

The College Application Process
For more information or to set up a meeting, contact Jane Kovel, College Advisor, at (203) 389-0823