Roaring Fork PreCollegiate is a college access program for motivated first-generation students in the Roaring Fork School District who have been selected based on a demonstrated commitment to pursuing education after high school.
The mission of Roaring Fork PreCollegiate is to partner with our students to choose the post-secondary path that is best for them. To accomplish this we provide comprehensive high school and college advising and mentoring, access to relevant resources, and experiential opportunities.
PreCollegiate’s vision is for all of our students to be inspired by new opportunities and perspectives, build lasting relationships, better understand themselves in order to tell their story, and believe in and achieve whatever future they envision.
Who We AreEarly College Exploration
High School Preparation
Goal Setting and Self Exploration
School and Community Involvement
College and Career Exploration
Applications, Future Options, and Planning
Transitioning to the Next Step
To me, PreCollegiate was like a second home that I shared with other classmates from similar backgrounds.
- Luis Venegas Martínez
PreCollegiate to me means united. We were all united by being first generation and supporting each other through the process. It was very helpful to me junior and senior year!.
- Fernanda Ruiz
PreCollegiate was an amazing opportunity that guided me through a confusing process. If it weren't for this program I would be very lost and behind. I am very grateful for everything it has offered and all the experiences that it brought.
- Alison Torres
Precollegiate has become almost like a family, I feel so comfortable and happy with the people in my group, I would not be where I am today without the help of you guys, thank you.
- Jordy Gonzalez
PreCollegiate means hope and support from mentors that want to help you reach your goal of going to college. It was very helpful due to mentors helping with scholarships, FAFSA, going on college tours and preparing us for SATs.
- Sulema Santiago Nieves
PreCollegiate made a big impact navigating me towards college. When I was accepted into the program in seventh grade, I knew I wanted to go to college, but wasn’t aware of anything else. PreCollegiate guided me a lot of the way. This program helped me by expanding my horizons. [...]
- Rubi Ariza
Bill is not only my mentor, but my best friend. I can always count on him for advice and support…he has encouraged me to set goals for myself…now I know I want to become someone important in this life.
- Giovanny Anaya
PreCollegiate has allowed me to hold myself to the highest standards of performance while being cognizant of my education. The program stimulates student’s determinations to continue to pursue a higher education while challenging them academically.
- Kimberly Vega Terrazas
Our mentors are volunteers throughout our community that wish to aid students looking to aim for higher education. Mentors help Staff work to set a college-going expectation by identifying resources, sharing experiences, and providing insight and support.
VIEW OUR OPPORTUNITIESIf you or your child are a student attending a Roaring Fork School District middle or high school, Roaring Fork PreCollegiate may be right for you! We aid students who would be first-generation college graduates in growing their educational pathways to help them reach for higher education.
LEARN MORERoaring Fork PreCollegiate operates as a not-for-profit organization focused on helping our community prosper. We partner with students to access higher education opportunities with our programing. If you would like to help us on our mission, we have a donation option available and we are thankful for any contributions, monetary or otherwise.
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