"I graduated from high school in Owatonna, and choose this university because I want to be successful. I think the College Access Program is a good opportunity for me. I selected this university because the people that work here want to help students and they are not racist."
-Isabel Pool
"I signed on to this program because of my family, so that I could say that I would be the first to graduate from college in my family. CAP has given me the opportunity to collaborate with different diverse teens that feel the same way I do. CAP makes Dreams Come True!"
-Benigno A. Cruz Cano
"I loved being in CAP. It gave me an opportunity to go to college. I also made a lot of friends and next summer I'm sure I will come back."
"I am in CAP because I feel that this program will be of great help to me with my transition from high school to college. Also I think that being here with the summer program will allow me to make good connections that will help me in college and life."
-Bianca Scott
-Carbondale, Illinois Sr.
"I decided to come here because I heard that the College Access Program would be a good pre-college experience. I also wanted to earn 6 college credits before I start school this fall. I also like it because it seems like it would be fun."
-Sady Lanza
"Because it's a good opportunity to know how life in college is going to be, you can meet new people while having fun."
-Xouhitl Espinozo
"The College Access Program has taught me a lot about being responsible and time management. It is an awesome program that gives minorities a second chance in education. I will miss everyone because they all care about my success."