EOP
The Office of Educational Opportunity Programs and Ethnic Affairs
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BEST (Building Essential Skills and Talents)
Each Summer a select group of new EOP freshmen students are given an opportunity to get a head start on their college education and experience life at SDSU. Students participate in five weeks of intensive academic studies designed to earn up to six academic units or to develop needed writing, math, and study skills focused toward meeting SDSU’s writing and math competency requirements.
Participants in the residential program live on campus, and those in the commuter program live at home, but still participate in all activities. All students get a chance to familiarize themselves with the university and explore the city of San Diego. This is a great way to begin at SDSU. You will meet students like yourself from throughout California, develop essential educational skills, and participate in social and recreational activities. The program is free, except for a $35 activity fee. With your enthusiasm and a five-week commitment, you can become one of EOP’s BEST students at SDSU. Just complete the BEST Interest Form and return it to the EOP office post-marked by April 1, 2008. The BEST program will begin in early July.
EOP’s BEST Summer Bridge Program at San Diego State University is regarded as one of the nation’s finest summer transitional programs. BEST students generally have higher grade-point averages and lower academic probation rates than other SDSU students. BEST alumni have gone on to graduate school or successful employment as professionals in varied fields.
BEST Criteria
BEST accepts a selected number of students from those who have academic need and have:
- been admitted to SDSU and EOP;
- turned in the Intent to Enroll packet;
- submitted a current BEST application (applications available in March).
Click here to download the BEST Interest Form