College Graduation Office (CGO)

Mission Statement

The mission of the College Graduation Office at the University of Chicago Charter School will be a student centered, data-driven, collaborative team focused on ensuring all students have access to post-secondary opportunities, all seniors have an individualized post-secondary plan, and supporting all alumni on their collegiate and career journeys.

Whether you're a 9th, 10th, or 11th grader (or the family member of one), there are many steps you can take to prepare for life after high school. Each month, we'll reach out with opportunities and resources to prepare you for your postsecondary goals.

College Graduation Office Team

Charles Alexander

Charles Alexander

Senior Director of CGO

calexander@uchicagocharter.org

Bryce Holmes

Bryce Holmes

Director of College Counseling

bholmes@uchicagocharter.org 

Jonte Banks

Jonte Banks

College & Career Coach  11th grade Team Lead

jbanks@uchicagocharter.org

CGO Newsletter

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Class of 2023 Enrollments

 

CGO Highlights

  • 100% college acceptance rate
  • Class of 2023 scholarships total
    • 18.5 million earned in scholarships & grants
  • 100% Graduation Rate of Class of 2023
  • Early College (Dual Credit):
    • 20-60% of our seniors are enrolled in a college course that will transfer to the college of their choice.
  • Alumni persistence
    • 60% of all alumni are currently persisting
    • 74% of Class of 2023 are currently enrolled in college
  • A Dream Deferred Conference Presentation
  • Full tuition paid - Tuskegee University (3 seniors)
  • Top institutions - NYU, ISU, Harvey-Mudd College, Colgate College, Otis College of Art & Design, Carlton College, UofI
  • College Visits- Whitman College, Central State, Ohio State, Indiana University
  • Week long College Tour- Howard University, Hampton University, Norfolk State University, College of Wooster, Georgetown University, & Denison University.
  • FAFSA Workshops
  • Senior Signing Day
  • Financial Literacy
  • Alumni Day