The College Readiness branch grew out of our Summer Program’s mentoring community—students helping students navigate one of life’s most significant transitions. Many of our high school participants go on to become mentors themselves, returning to share what they’ve learned about college applications, purpose, and well-being.

This page is a home for that shared wisdom. It brings together reflections from alumni, guidance from mentors, and evidence-based resources on balance, decision-making, and finding your path after high school.

Here we aim to create a space for honest conversations about growth, challenge, and possibility—where motivated students can learn from those who have walked this road before them.

Team Lead: Chloe Lampros-Monroe, MA George Washington School of Public Health, Tobis Fellow UCI Ethics Center Summer Program

Chloe just completed her MPH at George Washington University, where she focused on maternal and child health and mental health. For the past few years, she has taught a module for the UCI Ethics Center Summer Internship program focused on mental health issues in teens. Chloe would like to continue to focus on these research interests as a Tobis Fellow, specifically focusing on researching mental health issues in women, children, and teens/young adults. She would also like to examine this topic from a global health perspective.

Who is this for: 9th–12th grade students seeking structured support for college planning

 

What This Is (and Is Not)

What this is:

• A curated hub of free resources on applications, well being, and college readiness.
• Insights from mentors and alumni who joined our Summer Program and now study at universities nationwide.
• A place to explore reflection, purpose, and ethical decision making through the lens of higher education.

What this is not:

• A private counseling or essay editing company.
• An enrollment based program
• A replacement for school counselors or family guidance.

• Normalizing stress & reframing perfectionism
• Healthy boundaries with school, family, and social media
• Sleep, attention, and study habits that actually work
• When and how to seek help (counseling, school resources, hotlines)

A one and -day event where high school participants meet-and-ask sessions with alumni of our program who are now university students (STEM, social sciences, arts, pre-health, business, and more). We are currently planning for 2026; a date will become available soon.