Who We Are
Our Roots
High school students who do not have immediate family members that went to a four-year undergraduate institution in the U.S. often have trouble navigating their way through the college application process. We here at Project COG want to close the institutional gap of students unable to pursue higher education due to constraints in resources and guidance. Our goal is to match disadvantaged high school students with current University of Maryland, College Park students who have successfully completed the application process and were admitted to UMD. These mentors will function as guides for the high school students throughout the entire college application process entirely for free.
Our Community Partner
International High School at Langley Park
At Project COG, we are dedicated to stepping up our efforts in addressing the issue of access to higher education. We are proud to be partnered with International High School at Langley Park for the 2020-2021 school year. We are always striving to make a difference, and invite you to join our team. Email projectcogumd@gmail.com to learn about available positions.
How Do Our Mentors Help?
College Essays
Filling Out Application Forms
Maximizing Your Candidacy
Students will get feedback and suggestions on their college essays
Students will be given guidance on how to fill out certain parts of the application and navigating the application system overall
Mentors will help students maximize their candidacy by highlighting the student's strongest qualities and tailoring their application to those strengths