CSLAP

CSLAP is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that provides one-on-one mentoring sessions and teaches college access lessons to high school students. We expand opportunities, enhance applications, and individualize every session and lesson to ensure student success. cslapofficial.com

High school students: Get a head start on college admissions with CSLAP! This June, we will host free workshops on college discovery, essay writing, financial aid, scholarships, and career readiness. Register: cslapofficial.com/headstart

We are launching our 2024 scholarship cycle! This year, we are awarding five $500 scholarships with differing eligibility requirements. The applications are due before midnight on May 22nd, 2024: cslapofficial.com/cslapscholarsh…

The college admissions essay is an opportunity to share your story. At CSLAP, we brainstorm essay topics, transform moments into scenes, and revise drafts. Visit our website for more college essay resources: cslapofficial.com

Class of 2025: Get a head start on ACT and SAT test prep using the vetted resources and practice tests on our website: cslapofficial.com/testprep

What matters when choosing which college is the right fit? Use these guiding questions while comparing colleges. Access more college research tools on our website: cslapofficial.com/discovercolleg…

Mentors are key to success. But how do you get the most out of your mentor relationship? ⏩️ Mentorship is a two-way street. Often, the mentor wants to grow and learn from the mentorship as much as you do. The better mentee you can be, the better mentor they can be.

Have you ever received a list of scholarships and thought, "But which ones should I do first?" We recommend qualifying RGV students apply to these scholarships every January. 📣 Undergrad and graduate students can also apply to the Hispanic Scholarship Fund & Stars Scholarship!

Our CSLAP community wishes you a happy new year full of new college and career opportunities! Here's to new beginnings as we enter 2024.

As we prepare for 2024, let's rewind with a few CSLAP highlights from 2023 🔙 (2/2)

As we prepare for 2024, let's rewind with a few CSLAP highlights from 2023 🔙 (1/2)

Created by a CSLAP student and mentor, Medical Spanish Oasis helps healthcare students and professionals improve their Medical Spanish through free online resources. CSLAP is a proud sponsor! medicalspanishoasis.com

We're a quarter of the way through our Giving Tuesday goal! To achieve our mission of college access for all, we are fundraising to offer more free college access classes and college coaching sessions for students in the Rio Grande Valley: bit.ly/cslapgivingtue…

CSLAP is participating in Giving Tuesday, a day of global giving to worthy causes. To achieve our mission of college access for all, we are fundraising to offer more free college access classes and college coaching sessions for students in the RGV: bit.ly/cslapgivingtue…

The Dr. Juan Andrade Jr. Scholarship for Young Hispanic Leaders is open to high school seniors and college undergraduates attending 2- or 4-year colleges in the 2023-2024 academic year. The application deadline is November 30th. ushli.org/dr-juan-andrad…

We are happy to see our students from our spring 2023 after school program receive college acceptances to their top choice universities. Congratulations, Cristian!

Thank you Princeton University chapter of Rem and Company for meeting with CSLAP! This social impact initiative offers free consulting services and online resources to small businesses. We are excited to join the fall 2023 cohort and receive your support over the next two months.

Have you been to office hours this semester? Office hours are an opportunity to get help now and then build relationships for the future. cslapofficial.com

From application to graduation, CSLAP mentors students to and through college. Once a CSLAP student and scholarship awardee, Alex Hernandez is now a dedicated CSLAP mentor who sponsors our Alex Hernandez Continuing Scholars Scholarship for college students in Hidalgo County.

College underclassmen interested in technology, finance, corporate work, & real estate are invited to apply to SEO Career! In this program, students from underserved backgrounds receive career prep, training, coaching, and access to paid internships. career.seo-usa.org/our-program/

Verb choice is key in resumes. Avoid weak descriptors like "helped" or "volunteered." How about managed, coordinated, developed, planned, or led?​ Visit our website to access more resume tips and a strong template for your use: cslapofficial.com/resumes