Greetings from the Chair

Congratulations on taking the next step of your educational career! The fact that you are visiting this website shows that you are an individual who cares about your future. You realize the value of a college education, but also know that there is much more to going to college than just going to class. Selecting and attending the right college or university will help shape you into adulthood. This is not a decision to be taken lightly, and that is why CESDA is here to help you make an informed decision.

CESDA provides information on pre-college programs, a time-line for college admissions and valuable scholarship and financial aid resources. In addition, we have listed contacts for two-year and four-year institutions in Colorado and encourage students to call upon our CESDA members for assistance. I highly recommend that you share this information with your parents, so they can understand and move through the college planning process with you.

Applying to college can be an intimidating process for anyone, but this can be especially true for students whose parents did not go to college. These students are referred to as "first generation students." Whether or not you fall into this category, you should take advantage of the knowledge of those around you. Your counselors, teachers, coaches, pastors and older friends want to see you succeed. Ask them to help you get accurate information and make informed decisions.

I sincerely hope you take full advantage of the CESDA website. I believe the information it contains will help to not only prove that high school graduation is a viable option for us all, but that a successful college career can be a reality as well.

Sincerely,

Judi A. Diaz-Bonacquisti
Past-Chair Colorado Educational Services & Development Association
Colorado School of Mines

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