College Access Plan
In the Press
CAP’s Middle School Program Resumes Onsite & Includes Pilot Program for 5th Graders
Interactive nine-week courses focused on high school preparation and college and career exploration Pasadena Now – 04/27/2023
CAP’s Spring Fever Event Returns
CAP celebrates helping students navigate a course to and through college Pasadena Now – 03/27/2023
CAP Named 41st Assembly District’s Nonprofit of the Year
The California Association of Nonprofits hosted a ceremony where 109 legislators recognized a nonprofit from their district. Pasadena Now –
Colleges Should Admit Students Without the ACT or SAT
It’s time for a new way to judge applicants by Vincent Pan, co-executive director of Chinese for Affirmative Action, and
College Access Plan Pushes for Equity, One Student at a Time
After more than a year of living under a pandemic cloud, CAP founder and Executive Director Mo Hyman has found
College Access Plan Names Laura Zachar Board Chair
Zachar succeeds LaWayne Williams, who presided over the development of CAP’s recently announced five-year strategic plan and participation since 2019
UC System can’t use SAT and ACT tests for admissions, judge rules
CAP participates as one of several litigants in a successful civil action lawsuit urging that the UC end its use
COVID & Colleges
What an interrupted school year means for college students. CAP Board Member Michael Ocon on PBS NewsHour PBS NewsHour – 04/15/2020
Admissions Tests are a Poor Indicator of College Readiness
My nonprofit organization is dedicated to supporting low-income, of color, and first-generation college-going students to successfully attain their Bachelor’s degree
UC sued over use of SAT, ACT scores in its admissions process
CAP participates as a plaintiff in lawsuit against the UC arguing that the use of standardized testing in undergraduate admissions
CAP Hosts First Annual All CAP No Gown Benefit
Philanthropic and community leaders gathered for an evening of gourmet carnival-style appetizers by Chef Claud Beltran, handcrafted pizzas from Pasadena’s
CAP Participates in LevelUp3 Youth Conference
College Access Plan alum and Stanford student Michael Ocon kicked off the conference with a powerful discussion about reaching your
Introducing PCF Scholars
PCF Scholars Grant Initiative Brings Together CAP and PCC Pathways to Provide Financial and Social-Emotional Support for Pasadena College Students
CAP Founder Mo Hyman Has Plenty of Great Advice…
Hyman recommends that students and families employ strategic decisions in their choices for extracurriculars, noting that “it’s better to have