For more than 26 years, Barrio Logan College Institute (BLCI) has been serving students and their families in our communities in an effort to break the cycle of poverty by preparing underserved students to be the first in their families to go to college through after school programs that begin in third grade. BLCI’s programs focus on the ABCs of College Success: Academics, Behavior, and College and Career Readiness.
BLCI’s elementary students primarily focus on the “A” of the ABC’s – Academics. Students work alongside tutors and the elementary school specialist to build a solid academic foundation. In middle school, they shift to “B” – Behavior. This pivotal time allows students to learn more about themselves and their community.
In high school, students begin to focus on college applications and examine the “C” – College and Career Readiness. Specialists work with the students to ensure they have what they need to complete admission requirements, write strong admission essays and have a general idea about what they may want to study or do for a career. After spring break of their 11th grade year, students transition to the College Success Program, where they receive increased individual supports as they submit their college applications and apply for scholarships.
While 95% of the families that they serve are considered low-income, their only pre-requisite to be admitted to the program is that the student is a first-generation college student. Parents also are required to “volunteer” 30 hours per year with BLCI, with opportunities ranging from actual volunteer assistance, to participating in workshops to help them learn new skills.
BLCI is proud to announce another successful year! Their Class of 2022 has recently graduated, and 100% will be going to college this fall.
Students will be heading to CSU San Marcos, UC San Diego, Grand Canyon University, CSU Los Angeles, Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, San Diego State University, San Diego Mesa College, University of San Diego, CSU Fullerton, St. Mary’s College of California, San Diego City College, UC Riverside, University of Southern California, UC Merced, CSU Bakersfield, Southwestern College and UC Berkeley. Congratulations!