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A Community Investment in Student Success

Achieving Collegiate Excellence and Success (ACES) is a collaborative effort among Montgomery County Public Schools, Montgomery College and the Universities at Shady Grove, designed to provide students with a seamless and supportive pathway to a bachelor’s degree.

ACES by the Numbers

2,500+

Students supported with critical education and coaching services each year

99%

Nearly all ACES students receive their high school diploma and enter into higher education

2X

ACES students are twice as likely to receive financial aid than their peers

HEAR FROM STUDENTS HOW ACES IS SHAPING A BRIGHTER FUTURE

The Promise of Public Education

We work together, with our students, to create equitable opportunities for students to succeed in college and into a career.

Our Approach

Powering the Future of Montgomery County, MD

Our students work towards their bachelor’s degree and contribute directly back into our community.

Our Impact
Naing Oak

My parents–they’re immigrants. They don’t really know how the college process works. So having a program like this is really beneficial to someone who is completely in the dark.

Naing Oak
ACES student, Montgomery College, Business Major

I like to think of ACES as my second family. I am thankful for the support and guidance of my mentors and the friendships I have made. Choosing the USG campus to complete my bachelor’s degree is one of the best decisions I have made. Students leave the USG campus with the academic skills and real-world experiences needed for successful careers.

Jathselle Pierre-Louis
ACES student, University of Maryland University College, Digital Media and Web Technology

Creating a Seamless Pathway from High School to a Bachelor’s Degree

Our Partners

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