The CPS graduating class of 2023 earned a record amount in college scholarships this year - more than $2 billion, compared to $1.5 billion last year. In another first, every high school reported earning some amount of scholarship money.
It’s welcome news for a graduating class whose high school experience was plagued by pandemic closures and remote learning. The district made extra efforts to hold informational sessions for seniors as well as trainings for schools looking to provide their students with added support.
Options to make college more affordable encourage students to not only attend college, but complete their degrees. Although the general trend in the last 10 years shows more CPS students enrolling in college, the percentage of students who actually earn their degrees has not increased dramatically. The district is thus focusing efforts on getting students through college, as well as encouraging students to consider technical and career options.
Anna Jordan, Tutoring Coordinator
anna@testprepchicago.com
(312) 848-1266