Program History
What year was PEOPLE founded?
1999
At what grade can you apply for PEOPLE?
8th Grade
What are you eligible for if you complete PEOPLE and get into UW-Madison?
Full Tuition Scholarship and support from the College Scholars Program
What’s the name of the residential summer program?
PEOPLE Summer University
What is the name of the after-school services every PEOPLE student must go to?
Academic Centers for Enrichment (ACE) Sites
In what city did PEOPLE originate in?
Milwaukee
What’s the minimum GPA requirement?
a GPA of 2.7
What is the name of the person who will guide you through high school?
Your Precollege Advisor
How long is the residential summer program?
2 weeks
What are the visits called where you have a PEOPLE staff check-in with you on your academic performance?
Quarterly Advising Sessions
What are the two programs in PEOPLE?
Precollege students and College Scholars attending UW-Madison
Name two of the targeted populations?
African American
American Indian
Asian American
Chicano/a
Latino/a
Low-Income
What is the percentage of students who complete our program and go on to college?
94%
Name the evening activity during the summer?
Social Emotional Learning classes are held in the evening to help support self-management skills.
What is one resource that the afterschool services provides?
tutoring
enrichment
college going culture
What population is the program designed for?
Low-income and potential first generation college students
How many schools does PEOPLE partner with in Milwaukee?
PEOPLE partners with 17 schools from MPS
Where do you go to school if you get the PEOPLE scholarship?
UW-Madison
What are the test preps you experience during the summer programs?
ACT exams
Who do you meet for quarterly advising sessions?
Precollege Advisor
What are the two school districts PEOPLE services?
Madison Metropolitan School Districts (MMSD) and Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS)
Is every 8th grader in Wisconsin eligible to apply for the PEOPLE Program? Yes or No?
No, PEOPLE only accepts students in the 8th grade who plan to attend one of our participating schools
How many years does the tuition scholarship cover?
4 years
During the summers at PEOPLE Summer University, how many ACT exams will you take?
2 exams
What are the 5 core subject areas you can get help with after-school?
Math
Science
English
World Languages
Social Studies