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Through challenging classes in the Elon Academy summer program and honors and AP classes in their high schools, scholars develop their reading, writing, critical thinking and quantitative analysis skills to provide a foundation for success in college-level classes. In addition, scholars learn to successfully navigate the college admissions process, secure financial aid and select the college or university that matches their interests and career goals.

Leadership

In the Elon Academy, scholars acquire the skills and confidence to take on leadership roles in their families, their schools and their communities. Whether a scholar is leading a book club discussion during the Saturday Program, interning in the local community, or working with a team of scholars to complete a project in the summer residential program, all scholars are learning critical leadership skills that will prepare them to become leaders of tomorrow.

Outreach

Academy scholars have opportunities to participate in community outreach projects. During the summer program, they regularly participate in service activities such as working in a community garden, volunteering at a senior citizen center, or building houses with Habitat for Humanity. These experiences help our scholars link classroom learning to out-of-school experiences, and instills in them a desire to make a positive difference in the world.

Now

The talented students who are enrolled in the Elon Academy are already in a position to provide leadership and give back to their communities. They are tremendous role models for younger students and for their high school peers. They are determined and eager to share what they have learned through the Academy experience. They not only have the capacity to make a difference now, they have a responsibility to do so.
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The Elon Academy is a college access and success program for academically promising high school students in Alamance County with a financial need and/or no family history of college. The Academy includes three consecutive summer residential experiences prior to the sophomore, junior and senior years, as well as year-round Saturday programs for students and families. The summer after high school graduation, scholars and families participate in the Elon Academy Transitions to College Program. Once on their respective college campuses, Elon Academy graduates and families are provided with continuing support through the Elon Academy College Success Program to ensure college completion. We invite you to explore our site and learn more about our program.
 
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Fast Facts

  • Elon Academy graduates have been accepted at almost 60 colleges and universities
  • 98%of program completers are enrolled in college
  • 100%of scholars are enrolled in honors and AP classes at their high schools
  • 100%of Academy scholars have engaged in community service

Elon Academy News

Reception honors graduating Elon Academy scholars
Elon University leaders celebrated on May 14 the achievement of every member of the Gamma Class attending college in the fall.
Elon Academy announces sixth class of scholars
The Eta class will spend parts of the next three summers on campus learning from Elon University faculty and preparing to apply to college.
Elon Academy holds 5th anniversary gala
A celebration of the university’s college access program brings together local students and community supporters who make their dreams possible.
Elon Academy Featured in the Pendulum
Elon Academy Ambassadors reach out to Alamance County youth
Elon Academy Staff and Scholars Present at State Conference
Two Elon Academy staff members and four Elon Academy scholars—two high school scholars and two college scholars—presented at the North Carolina College Access Conference in Durham Feb. 22.

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