• Why Students Choose CA!

  • Makahla Charles

    Name: Makahla Charles

    College Attending: Davidson College

    Major: Double Major in Sociology and Chemistry on Pre-medicine pathway

     

    Scholarships/Awards:

    Posse Scholarship

    Florida Bright Futures

    Link to the Future Scholarship

     

    5 Benefits of CA:

    · Because it is a small school, you have a more personal connection with professors.

    · Since CA students attend Broward College, you are better prepared for the college experience.

    · Student’s level of independence grows exponentially as they navigate both a high school and college education.

    · The students have a much bigger voice at CA than public high schools. Many of the school activities, such as pep rallies, are led by the student body.

    · There are more opportunities available for everyone, and there are no class rankings, so competition between students is low to nonexistent.

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    Name: Elizabeth Wright

    College Attending: Boston College

    Major: Biology

     

    Scholarships/Awards: QuestBridge National College Match Scholarship Winner

     

    5 Benefits of CA:

    • Personalized scheduling.

    • Exposes students to the college experience.

    • Students graduate with a high school diploma and AA degree simultaneously!

    • Students get to challenge themselves with upper-level classes not found at their traditional high school.

    • CA students get access to Broward College events and resources!

     

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    Amanda Czubkowski

     

    Name: Amanda Czubkowski 

    College Attending: University of Florida 

    Major: PreMed 

     

    Scholarships/Awards: 

    - 100% Bright Futures 

    - Over $260,000 from combined scholarships from different universities 

    - National Hispanic Recognition Award 

     

    5 Benefits of CA: 

    • One of the greatest benefits of CA is the many opportunities brought to my attention every day. Two major opportunities that I got to experience were the Summer Scholars Cleveland Clinic Program and a free class to become a certified nurse assistant in just one summer.

     

    •  The second benefit of CA is how welcoming and supportive all of the staff are. They are always willing to help you and find every tool to help you become more successful and succeed. The CA staff would have free tutoring for college classes and SAT/ACT testing, sessions to help you apply for college and write your college essay, and just so much help overall with whatever you may need. They are always there for you and always want the best for everyone. 

     

    • The third benefit of CA is the atmosphere of the school. The students and staff are amazing and everyone is there for the same reason, which is to graduate with your Associate’s Degree while also having the most amazing 2 years of high school.

     

    • The fourth benefit of CA is the organization and communication. Dr. Weinstein, the academic advisor, would meet with all the students in class at least once a month. She would make sure everyone was on the same page and that we knew the most important information at the moment. On top of that, specific CA teachers would constantly be sending out reminders, sending emails, or posting announcements on anything that may be going on at CA or anything that the students need to know about. In addition, Ms. Haygood, the principal of CA, knew everyone by name…that alone is amazing. 

     

    • The last benefit of CA was the freedom. I absolutely loved not having to sit in a classroom from 8am to 3pm and being able to choose my classes. Being able to choose classes specific to my career interests and the time I want to take them is amazing, and all the CA staff are there to make sure you're led down the right path. 

     

     I absolutely loved my experience at CA and I wouldn't change my experience, my friends, or the CA staff for anything! I couldn't have had a better last two years of high school. 

  • Name: Yewande Shitta-Bey

    College Attending: University of Miami

    Major: Psychology (and Pre-med)

     

    Scholarships/Awards:

    Ryan Abreu Memorial Scholarship (CA exclusive scholarship); Charity Hackathon ($500k grand prize winner for our team’s proposal and a $15k individual scholarship); published in P’an Ku, Broward College’s literary magazine; National Merit Commended Scholar; College Board African American Recognition Award

     

    5 Benefits of CA:

    • Broad range of courses in diverse academic subjects not available in an average high school

    • More free time; there's fewer classes to take each day and often lots of time between classes and throughout the day

    • The opportunity to start clubs and organizations on campus due to the level of funding and personalized support available from Broward College and College Academy

    • Close-knit community of passionate, driven students and faculty that inspires you to pursue greatness

    • The college prep from being on a college campus taking college classes with real professors and college students

     

  • Paola Bechalani

     

    Name: Paola Bechalani

    College Attending: University of Florida

    Major: Computer science, minoring in sociology with a focus on education

     

    Scholarships/Awards:

    LINKS scholarship, UF merit scholarship, Questbridge Finalist and Questbridge Prep Scholar

     

    5 Benefits of CA:

    · Get a real college experience

    · Work with like-minded people

    · Discover yourself in a new environment

    · AMAZING professors

    · AA degree for free!

     

     

     

     

     

  • Herbert Ferreira

    Name: Herbert Ferreira

    College Attending: Williams College

    Major: Computer Science and Geosciences

     

    Scholarships/Awards: Close to $400,000 in total grants awarded between the colleges I was admitted to (excluding Bright Futures).

     

    5 Benefits of CA:

    • Life-long friendships with people who share great ambitions

    • Invaluable faculty and staff who actually care to see you succeed and chase your dreams

    • Invaluable access to resources that are scarce at other high schools such as being able to speak to a staff member any time

    • College readiness in terms of classes at BC and a leg up in building resumes with BC clubs/CA activities

    • The work-hard play hard attitude with all our general assemblies

     

  • Harry Ferreira

    Name: Harry Ferreira

    College Attending: Williams College

    Major: Computer Science and Africana Studies

     

    Scholarships/Awards: $300,000 + in Scholarships

     

    5 Benefits of CA:

    • Expert faculty and staff

    • Life-long relationships

    • Small campus

    • Personalized college prep

    • Strong community

     

  • Sofia Ayala

    Name: Sofia Ayala

    College Attending: University of Southern California

    Major: Biology

     

    Scholarships/Awards: Questbridge 

     

    5 Benefits of CA: 

    · Learn how to advocate for yourself in an academic setting

    · Guaranteed to graduate with your associate degree

    · Provides you with a support team to connect you with resources to better your future

    · Freedom to make your own schedule and go through your classes without being micromanaged

    · Build a more intimate connection with faculty and staff

    · Still have the ability to participate in high school events with the structure of being in college

  • Melaina Lawrence

    Name: Melaina Lawrence

    College Attending: New York University

    Major: Physics/Astronomy

     

    Scholarships/Awards: Full ride from NYU; presidential honors program student at NYU (top 10% of class); Jack Kent Cooke Semi-finalist, Questbridge Match Scholarship Semi-finalist

     

    5 Benefits of CA:

    • Having a smaller class size meant we could get individualized care and attention from our faculty. This was especially useful when requesting letters of recommendation, or in general, seeking advice from counselors.

    • Had the opportunity to get a job on campus in the physical sciences lab! This helped me learn important science skills that will help me in my college classes and internships, but also as I pursue a career in the STEM  field. (Plus, I got to save money for living in the city and drinking iced lattes in coffee shops)

    • Access to excellent professors was also a major factor in my choice. Having taken so many college courses by BC professors, I am now prepared to enter my years at NYU with experience and knowledge that will help me accelerate my studies and have the time for other endeavors.

    • Lots of opportunity for leadership and service.

    • I met some of my best friends here at CA. Our class was small, but close knit and so, I enjoyed the opportunity to not only cry over classes, but laugh about life with some really great friends.

     

    P.S. Join the book club, you won't regret it!

     

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    Name: Sofia Guarisma

     

    College Attending: Brown University

     

    Major: Computer Science and Sociology 

     

    Scholarships/Awards:

    Questbridge National College Match Scholar; Thrive Scholar; Amazon Future Engineers Scholar; National Merit Scholarship Finalist

     

     

    5 Benefits of CA:

    • CA allows you to design your schedule around your own passions and ambitions.

     

    • You have access to all BC courses, so you can take a variety of subjects in a manageable way.

     

    • CA staff is always available and committed to helping you with academic and personal mentorship opportunities.

     

    • With access to CA and BC clubs, you have so many chances for impactful leadership positions, both for growth and exploration.

     

    • You earn an AA degree and your high school diploma at once while having to do less busy work than in a normal high school.