EDGE Advantage Summer Intensive
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EDGE Learning and Wellness Collegiate
Community consists of two interdependent
parts:
◦  A team of skilled (Master’s level) professionals who
are deeply invested in creating college success for
students who have struggled with mental health
problems or life skill deficits that have impeded
their ability to succeed academically in a consistent,
sustainable way
◦  A community of young adults committed to
learning the skills and creating the habits required
for success in college and beyond
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EDGE Learning and Wellness Collegiate
Community uses a clinically-integrated
coaching model to effect lasting, sustainable
change in the lives of our students. Our
experienced, dedicated staff members share
a passion for helping young adults achieve
their full potential.
An intensive summer program that immerses
graduating high school seniors in the EDGE
community to experience college life with
coaching support
}  Allows students a preview of college in order
to prepare them for the challenges of the
college transition and to give them a head
start on addressing academic and other
issues that frequently arise for first-year
college students
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Explore decision-making and learn the skills
of self-governance in order to set goals,
prioritize, and achieve
}  Get feedback from coaches and peers and
experiment with a variety of study skills and
emotional regulation techniques to begin
developing the habits necessary for their
transition to college
}  Create a success plan for the fall by going
through the EDGE transition planning process
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2015 High school graduates who have
selected a college or university and intend to
enroll in August or September 2015
}  Have been recommended by a therapist,
school counselor, or educational consultant
who believes that the student could benefit
but does not need a longer-term placement
at EDGE Learning and Wellness
}  Committed to living in our community, taking
classes at a Chicago college this summer and
to follow expectations of EDGE Students
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Enjoy challenging
academics and
explore Chicago.
u  Depaul’s
streamlined application process will allow
students to be accepted and start selecting classes
three business days after they apply.
u  Non-Degree Student Admission
u Summer I Session: June 15 - July 17
u Summer II Session: July 20 - August 21
u 10-week courses: June 15 - August 21
u Tuition per credit hour: $570 (this is DePaul’s tuition and will not be
included in the EDGE Advantage cost)
u (most summer classes are 4 credit hours)
u For complete list of summer classes click on link below.
u http://offices.depaul.edu/student-records/schedule-of-classes/
Pages/default.aspx
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Two session types to choose from
◦  5-week: June 12th-July 17th or July 17th-August 21st
◦  10-week: June 12th-August 21st
EDGE Advantage Students are housed
together (gender specific apartments)
}  A meal plan will be included
}  Fees include housing, meals, and all services
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◦  Please contact us to discuss enrollment options and
costs.
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Complete an application
Participate in a 30-minute phone interview
Choose session option & enrollment date
Sign an intent to enroll
Pay deposit
Confirm registration at a Chicago school
Arrive and pay balance