Welcome Students!

Welcome to SLI. The UR scholars, mentors, and faculty members are delighted that you, along with your parents or guardians, have elected to join us for our three-year journey. Your destination is higher education. Explore the general information about college admissions, aid opportunities, and testing in the website resources listed--it's never too early to begin gathering information and to build on the skills and determination that you already possess. As you work with your individual mentor, we encourage you to use these resources to assist in the college search and application process.

Prepare for College

College Board Online - SAT, SAT II, and AP testing information and resources.
ACT - Information regarding ACT test dates and testing services.
Princeton Review - Includes informational college profiles and test prep advice.
Common Application - Admissions application that can be submitted to more than 300 schools.
College Foundation of North Carolina - Plan, apply and pay for college in North Carolina.

Pay for College

Fastweb - Comprehensive scholarship search website.
Aspira Association - Non-profit dedicated to the leadership of Latino youth.
Hispanic Scholarship Fund - Scholarships for Latino students.
Mexican American Legal Defense and Education Fund - Scholarship lists for students regardless of documentation status.
Latino College Dollars - Scholarships for Latino Students.

What Happens after I graduate from high school?

SLI UNC-chapter graduates have gone on to attend various four-year institutions around the country. SLI graduates now attend the University of Richmond, The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, UNC-Charlotte, UNC-Greensboro, Harvard University, Roanoke College, the University of Miami, and North Carolina A&T, among others.