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SOAR X

SOAR X is �ؾ���’s flagship pre-college program. Dr. J.W. Carmichael established the SOAR (Stress On Analytical Reasoning) program nearly 50 years ago, in 1977, with the goal of preparing high school students for the rigorous mathematical and scientific scholarship that would be expected of them as undergraduates.

Students will be asked to engage with advanced texts on complex ideas, work with partners and in groups to elucidate those ideas and present their findings to the class in the form of papers, projects, and discussions. Each course offered in SOAR X is fundamentally student-driven—instructors work hard to ensure that students are invested in their learning by empowering them to select topics for research and discussion that they find compelling.

Beyond the Classroom

Although scholarship forms the core of the SOAR X experience, there is far more to the program than academics. We recognize that the transition from high school to college levels far more challenges than thicker textbooks and harder tests—many college freshmen struggle to navigate life away from home and to make meaningful relationships, all while keeping up with their academic obligations. For this reason, SOAR X places a great deal of emphasis on opportunities for participants to develop socially and emotionally.

SOAR X participants live with a roommate on Xavier’s campus for four weeks. They take their meals at the campus dining hall, wash their clothes in the residence hall laundry room, and exercise at the campus fitness center. As a result, participants are able to adapt to the demands (and perks) of being away from home before leaving for college. They are guided through this simulation of the college experience by an incredible team of mentors—current students and recent graduates of Xavier who have devoted their summers to inspiring a new generation of scholars. These mentors are intimately familiar with the challenges that college presents, and the combination of their lived experience and their specialized training equips them to assist participants with any challenge they might face during the program.

Cultural Excursions

SOAR X also places emphasis on building cultural connections between participants and the surrounding area. �ؾ��� is not located in a “college town,” where little to nothing of consequence happens off campus. Instead, we are blessed to learn and reside in New Orleans, a city whose history, diversity, and legendary cuisine make it one of the culturally richest places in the United States. SOAR X participants take full advantage of this cultural wealth by exploring the city on regular off-campus excursions.

 

SOAR X Amenities and Inclusions

Here are just a few of the perks program participants receive:

• 28 nights room and board in a residence hall on Xavier’s campus
• 19 meals per week at Xavier’s cafeteria, plus the occasional meal out
• A full slate of classes taught by experienced instructors
• Access to Xavier’s library, fitness center, and other campus amenities
• A myriad of excursions to exciting destinations around New Orleans

These amenities and inclusions make SOAR X an excellent value for the cost of tuition. Moreover, your child may be eligible to receive a scholarship to attend SOAR X—click the link below for more information.

 

Financial Assistance

We offer need-based assistance to qualified students. If you are a local student and you require financial assistance, please follow the link below. We do not offer merit-based financial aid.

 

 

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