What is it?US Empowered is a three-year program designed to support students committed to attending – and succeeding in – a four-year college.

The three years are your Junior year, Senior year, and your first year in college.

Introducing . . . US Empowered

Who is it for?All sophomores are welcome to apply.

US Empowered particularly encourages applications from students who would most benefit from the structure and support of the program.

CAHS currently offers:

Junior SeminarACT preparation with different teachers in different subject areas (Math, Science, Reading, English)Preliminary exposure to college and career options

Senior SeminarCollege and Career Prep viaAcademic skillsCollege and scholarship application supportInternships in professional settings

What US Empowered brings to Chicago Academy

US Empowered adds:

Junior SeminarACT preparation via computer-based, individualized tutorials

Senior SeminarEnhanced college visit opportunitiesAdditional scholarship application assistance

First year in collegeOnline supportIndividual check-ins with US Empowered teacherNetworking with other US Empowered alumni

Benefits of being an US Empowered Fellow

at Chicago Academy High School

Significant likelihood of increased ACT scores*Significant likelihood of increased GPA*Specially arranged visits to college campusesExtra support with college and scholarship applicationsSupport from the same group of classmates and the same teacher two years in a row (both Junior and Senior Seminars)Membership in a group of students from all across the city dedicated to college successSpecial follow-up support during your first year in college

* based on results from previous US Empowered students at other schools in Chicago

Results of previous US Empowered Fellows

at other schools in Chicago

Commitments ofUS Empowered Fellows

at Chicago Academy High School

Relentless pursuit of college preparation and admission to a 4-year college or universityAttendance at several out-of school US Empowered events per yearParticipation in all 3 years of the program: Junior Seminar, Senior Seminar, and freshman year in college*Enrollment with the same group of classmates and the same teacher for both Junior and Senior Seminars

* Pending successful completion of the first semester of the program during your junior year

The Application Process

Completed applicationCompleted essayinterview

Early Admissions deadline: March 15Final deadline: March 25

* Preference will be given to those students who submit an application by the early deadline

All applications should be submitted to Mr. Johnson, the US Empowered Program Director at Chicago Academy High School, in Room 252.