College Access Programs

AVID

AVID is a program for students who are interested in attending college but could use support to become a better student and navigate the college application process.  Grades 9 and 10 primarily focus on skills like writing, taking Cornell notes, asking good questions, organization and leadership while grades 11 and 12 are more focused on applying to college, preparing for the ACT, applying to scholarships, and narrowing the college search.  Complete the following application to be considered for an interview for North's AVID program.  Once applications are submitted, the AVID coordinator will reach out for an interview.

AVID: Program Coordinator: 
Sara Martinez  Rm 101 
smartinez@isd622.org  Rm 101 
651-748-6126

AVID 9: 
Elaine Simon
esimon@isd622.org  Rm 357 
651-748-6151

AVID 10: 
Rachel Myers Rm 153
rmyers@isd622.org 
651-748-6159

AVID 11: 
Patrick Leslie Rm 114 
pleslie@isd622.org  
651-748-6197

AVID 12: 
Dalton Pieske Rm 301  
dpieske@isd622.org 

Click here for the AVID Application

Upward Bound/Trio

Century College Upward Bound/Trio is a federally-funded TRIO program designed to help high school students reach college by providing academic guidance and in-person support.  Upward Bound serves students with the desire, potential and motivation to successfully complete school and go to the college of their choice.

Eligibility:

• Students who meet the minimum GPA requirement of 2.0 (as a ninth-grader) or 2.5 (as a tenth grader)
• Students from families who meet federal income guidelines and/or families where neither parent has a four-year college degree
• Students who are a U.S. citizen or permanent resident

North Upward Bound Advisors: 
Pather Lao  patherzong.lao@century.edu
Lydia Jagodzinski  lydia.jagodzinski@century.edu

College Possible

Want to earn a college degree?  Looking for FREE support and personalized coaching? College Possible Minnesota is coaching low-income students to and through college. College Possible is a national college access and success organization with over 20 years of experience supporting students as they earn their college degrees. Dedicated AmeriCorps members serve as guides, coaching students on their path to college graduation. We are proud to be serving more than 2,500 high school students attending 56 high schools across the state, and 5,500 college students on 249 campuses across the country.

Click here for the College Possible Application

If you have any questions, reach out to Lindsay from College Possible at lpluger@collegepossible.org