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About Us
CollegePath LA is a community organization of volunteers who help public high school students explore careers, apply to college and thrive once they get there. We are developing a model project at John Marshall High School, an urban school in the Los Angeles Unified School District. |
News & Events
Do you remember what you were doing on Tuesday afternoons in the fall of 2019? If you are a CollegePath LA volunteer, chances are you were in the Marshall High School library, peering with a student over a college admissions essay. Over 25 volunteer tutors ... more... |
Projects
March was SAT prep month at John Marshall High School. CollegePathLA’s mission was to introduce students to nonprofit education company Khan Academy’s online study tools. On four consecutive Saturday mornings, CollegePath LA volunteers oversaw ... more... |
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Plaudits
Seven years ago, Gregory Contreras was a senior at John Marshall High School, waiting to hear from dozens of colleges to which he had applied. Now, he is set to graduate from the University of Southern California with a Master of Arts degree in economics.
Looking back on his journey, Gregory attributes his success to a combination of both personal qualities and lessons he has learned along the way. He has always tried to give himself options... more... |
Volunteer Opportunities
Coming Up Next! Mark your Calendar! If you would like to share your career experiences with students—what you love, your challenges, your advice—here is your chance. On Friday morning, June 12, hundreds of Marshall High School students will gather at the annual fair for one-on-one chats with career professionals about jobs the students have only dreamed about. If you are interested in participating, or know others who might be, please contact Susan Philips for additional information. |