Become a Breakthrough SJC Student

Applying to Breakthrough SJC is a very selective process. The program is free to students, but we expect all students to work hard and fully commit to Breakthrough all the way through college graduation.

2020-2021 Key Dates

Application Deadline

Friday, February 12th, 2021

Student Interviews

Monday, March 1st, 2021 by Zoom

Breakthrough SJC applicants should:

• Have grades that show skills proficiency at or above grade level.
• Have grades that show strong academic growth in the past year.
• Want to attend a four-year college/university.
• Be excited to attend summer sessions for three years and Breakthrough programming for 10+ years.
• Attend Marco Forster Middle School.
• Be in the 6th grade (few spots may be available for 7th or 8th grade students – please inquire with specific questions).

How to apply?

1. Submit an online application with transcripts.
2. Attend a virtual interview.

Apply here: https://uci.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_eCDVk957W8zyMp7

If you want to work on a word doc, feel free to download one here:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/11UBQUPejTZmdxVa6WPeeMMrybnMQU96x/view?usp=sharing

If you have any questions about applying to Breakthrough SJC, send your message to breakthroughsjc@gmail.com