Terrell Rosetti is a freshman pursuing studies in business and law at the University of Washington. When he was a junior at Cleveland High School, he was named an Achievers scholar through the Washington State Achievers Program. “Knowing that you will be going to college, do something with your life, it’s a good feeling,” he reflects. Rosetti is a member of the Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe and a graduate of the OMA&D 2007 Summer Transition Program.
College Planning and Preparation
Students in grades 6-12 find programs that inspire them to pursue higher education, prepare for college and explore careers, and gain admission to the University of Washington.*
Educational Talent Search
A U.S. Department of Education TRIO program- Serves students in 6th–12th grade in Skagit, Snohomish, and Yakima counties
- College readiness activities including academic, career, and financial counseling
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Ida B. Wells High School
- Alternative high school instruction on the UW campus for up to 40 students
- Diverse, multicultural curriculum uses a coordinated studies approach to learning
- Contact 206-685-3476
Recruitment and Outreach
- Connects with students and families on-site at high schools, college fairs, and community gatherings throughout Washington state
- Sponsors UW campus visits and events
- Meets with students about admissions procedures, scholarships and financial aid
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Two-Valleys—One Vision Yakima Valley GEAR UP
- Serves middle and high school students in Skagit and Yakima counties and the city of Goldendale
- Educational and career planning
- Mentoring, tutoring, and test preparation
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Upward Bound
A U.S. Department of Education TRIO program- Serves high school students at Seattle’s Cleveland, Franklin, and Nathan Hale high schools
- College planning, financial aid and scholarship applications
- WASL, PSAT, SAT, and ACT test preparation workshops
- Six-week summer program on the UW campus for qualified high school students
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*These programs serve students who are from low-income families or who have experienced hardships, students who will be the first in their family to graduate from a four-year college, underrepresented minority students, and students who were deprived of an adequate education due to poverty or discrimination.