Imagine a world where college applications are no longer an insurmountable challenge, where every aspiring student receives professional guidance to stand equally at life's starting line. This vision is becoming reality through the work of the USC College Advising Corps (CAC), which has spent ten years demonstrating its commitment to educational equity.
The organization recently marked its tenth anniversary with a grand celebration at Dodger Stadium, commemorating a decade of service while looking ahead to future initiatives promoting fair access to higher education. Throughout its existence, CAC has focused on addressing the practical difficulties students face with college applications and financial aid.
For many students, the complex application process and prohibitive tuition costs represent the greatest barriers to higher education. CAC addresses these challenges through personalized, hands-on advising that helps students successfully navigate applications and secure necessary financial support.
Over the past decade, CAC has assisted more than 88,000 students in successfully applying to college. These numbers represent countless transformed lives and changed family trajectories. The organization's work has not only increased college enrollment rates but, more significantly, has reignited students' hope for the future, proving that through dedication, everyone can achieve their academic aspirations.
CAC's decade of success demonstrates that educational equity is not an unattainable ideal. With sustained effort and commitment, it's possible to create fair educational opportunities for all students regardless of their background or circumstances.