Students
College Opportunities Summit 2024
Your Roadmap to College
The 10,000 Degrees College Opportunities Summit is a summer college success program that focuses on supporting rising high school seniors in Sonoma County, Napa County, Lake County, and West Marin prepare for their senior year and post-secondary education through a FREE one-day in-person event filled with engaging workshops and fun activities led by recent college graduates.
College Opportunities Summit 2024
July 22, 2024
8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
San Jose State University
What is the application timeline and process?
Priority Deadline: Friday, April 5, 2024
Students who apply for priority will receive an “acceptance” or “waitlist” decision by Friday, April 19, 2024
Final Deadline: Friday, May 17, 2024
Students who apply before or on the final deadline will receive an “acceptance” or “waitlist” decision by Friday, May 24, 2024 based on program space
Final Waitlist decisions:
All students placed on a waitlist will be notified no later than one week before your program date
Who is eligible to attend?
This program is designed for first-generation, low-income, and underrepresented students who will be rising high school seniors this summer 2024.
What school do I need to attend to participate in 10,000 Degrees Summer Program?
Sonoma County:
- Archbishop Hanna High School
- Casa Grande High School
- Creekside High School
- Elsie Allen High School
- Healdsburg High School
- Laguna High School
- Petaluma High School
- Piner High School
- Santa Rosa High School
- Sonoma Valley High School
- Rancho Cotate High School
West Marin:
- Tomales High School
Napa County:
- American Canyon High School
- Calistoga High School
- Napa High School
- New Tech High School
- Palisades High School
- Valley Oak High School
- Vintage High School
Lake County:
- Lower Lake High School
What if I don't attend any of the above schools?
If you do not attend one of the schools above you will be placed on a waitlist for the event taking place in your county based on program space availability. Students will be notified by Friday, June 21 if they have been assigned a program session.
Will transportation be provided?
Will there be any information for parents?
There will be a virtual Parent Night in English and Spanish on Wednesday, May 29 from 6:30–7:30 PM. Zoom information will be sent to all parents and guardians of students who are accepted to the program. Parents and Guardians are invited to learn…
- What their student’s senior year will look like
- What their student’s options are post-high school and their respective admission requirements
- How 10,000 Degrees can support their student during their senior year and beyond
- Get more information on the College Opportunities Summit
Can I participate in other "College Access" Programs at the same time?
What happens after the 10,000 Degrees College Opportunities Summit?
Students attending a partner high school site will have access to FREE year-round workshops and support from a near-peer 10,000 Degrees Fellow. Students will receive email and text updates for upcoming financial aid workshops, college application workshops, and other events to support their matriculation to college. In addition, all students will receive support in completing a 10,000 Degrees Scholarship application!
