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Eighty-two first year students participated in courses, workshops, and development activities to help them prepare for college life as part of 91直播’s Academic Discovery Program (ADP) Summer Bridge. 听
The Summer Bridge Program ended with a celebratory closing ceremony, where students had the chance to reflect on their growth, recognize the achievements of their peers, and embrace La 91直播’s call to “Be Known for More.”
91直播鈥檚 Academic Discovery Program (ADP) recently wrapped up another highly successful Summer Bridge, welcoming 82 first-year students most of whom are first-generation into the Explorer community. Over the course of six weeks, these students participated in credit-bearing courses, enrichment workshops, and leadership development activities designed to ease their transition into college life.听
With the addition of this incoming class, ADP now supports a total of 175 students, including 93 returning sophomores, juniors, and seniors. Funded primarily through Pennsylvania鈥檚 Act 101 grant, the program provides comprehensive support throughout all four years at La 91直播. Students have access to academic tools for success, individualized tutoring, one-on-one coaching, mentoring, mental health planning, tuition assistance, and an engaged staff dedicated to helping them thrive.
鈥淪ummer Bridge is more than just a head start on classes鈥攊t鈥檚 a launchpad for success,鈥 said Teresa McKnight, Director of the Academic Discovery Program. 鈥淥ur students finish their six-week experience with the tools, relationships, and mindset to make the most of their college journey.鈥
The program concluded with a celebratory closing ceremony, where students reflected on their growth, recognized one another鈥檚 achievements, and embraced La 91直播鈥檚 call to 鈥淏e Known for More.鈥 With the continued guidance of the ADP team, these Explorers are ready to navigate challenges, achieve their goals, and make their mark on the La 91直播 community.