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THE PURPOSE OF THE ENTITY IS TO IDENTIFY AND ASSIST INDIVIDUALS FROM DISADVANTAGED BACKGROUNDS WHO HAVE THE POTENTIAL TO SUCCEED IN HIGHER EDUCATION. TO PROVIDE ACADEMIC, CAREER, AND FINANCIAL ADVISING TO THESE INDIVIDUALS AND TO ENCOURAGE THEM TO GRADUATE FROM HIGH SCHOOL AND CONTINUE ON TO THE POSTSECONDARY EDUACTION LEVELS. THE ENTITY ALSO SERVES DROPOUTS BY ENCOURAGING THEM TO REENTER THE EDUCATION SYSTEM AND COMPLETE THEIR EDUCATION. THE PRIMARY GOAL OF THE ENTITY'S PROGRAMS IS TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF INDIVIDUALS FROM DISADVANTAGED BACKGROUNDS TO COMPLETE HIGH SCHOOL AND ENROLL IN A POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION INSTITUTION OF THEIR CHOICE. SERVICES PROVIDED INCLUDE TUTORIAL SERVICES, CAREER EXPLORATION, APTITUDE ASSESSMENTS,ADVISING, MENTORING PROGRAMS, WORKSHOPS, EXPOSURE TO COLLEGE CAMPUSES AND INFORMATION ON POSTSECONDARY INSTITUTIONS. ACADEMIC, FINANCIAL, CAREER, OR PERSONAL COUNSELING INCLUDING ADVICE ON ENTRY OR RE- ENTRY TO SECONDARY OR POSTSECONDARY PROGRAMS. SPECIFIC AREAS O