Juniors
Kickstart U College Application Workshop
Do you need a “Kickstart” on Your College Application Essay? The
KICKSTART U College Application Workshop is an innovative program designed to help students tell their unique stories to the colleges they aspire to attend. Our program employs proven strategies for developing a winning application packet. Our workshop size is limited to 12 or fewer participants to ensure that all students receive the attention they deserve. Our program is designed to meet the needs of students who intend to apply to out-of-state schools and competitive universities and programs.
Here’s what former Kickstart U students said:
The essay reader told me my essay was not a "cookie cutter" essay which made me stand out from the beginning. -Gabbi Borboa ‘12
"I enjoyed the time spent with my tight-knit class. Bouncing ideas off one another through group discussions, brainstorms, and editing advice really helped me gain a vision for my college essay. Kickstart was an amazing, easy way to set my college essay on the right path." - N. Dyson, Class of 2024
"My son left Kickstart U with the tools to be highly competitive in the college application process. Most of the hard work and heavy lifting of the process was completed, or at least in order, before July." -Kristi Balserak; Mother of J.C. ‘13
Upon completion of the Kickstart U College Application Workshop, Students Will Have:
-Multiple Application Essay Drafts
-Toolkit for Polishing Successful Application Essays
-Personal Feedback on Essay Drafts
-Brag sheet and Academic Resume Support
-The Common App Preparation Support
-Tools for Finding the Right Schools and Scholarship Opportunities
Workshops are first come, first served, so sign up soon!
Session I: Class of '25 Kickstart U College Application Workshop - May 28-May 31; 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. - $385.00
Back-to-School Session: Class of '25 Kickstart U College Application Workshop - July 22-July 25; 9:00 a.m. -1:00 p.m. - $385.00
Financial Aid
Financial Aid Independent Review (FAIR) - 24/25 School year - Applications now open!
You can apply to FAIR at
www.fairapp.com using Salpointe's School Code: 800 and School Password: ctso800.
The deadline to apply is April 20, 2024. Please note: although applications are submitted through FAIR, all funds come from Catholic Tuition Support Organization (CTSO). Please be sure to select the correct school year when applying.
Arizona Leadership Foundation (ALF) - now accepting applications for 24/25!
Arizona Leadership Foundation offers Low Income and Disabled/Displaced tax credit scholarships.
Please utilize the
ALF Online Portal to submit your scholarship application. 2023 Federal Income Taxes (IRS Form 1040) are required with each application. If filing an IRS extension, please view the tip sheet for additional directions. Incomplete applications for both programs will be rejected. The
Tip Sheet and
Scholarship Flyer provide additional information.
Supplemental Forms can be found on the ALF website, click HERE. If eligible for both Low Income and Disabled/Displaced, an application must be completed for each program. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact ALF:
A new application must be completed each school year. Deadline to apply is June 17, 2024.
View more Financial Aid
information here.