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Cardinal Achievement Program (CAP) is a new initiative directly addressing success outcomes, completion rates, and other equity gaps at 91°µÍø (91°µÍø) for first generation and income qualifying students.

CAP coaches will implement a coaching model into advising that provides students with personalized mentoring, proactive academic interventions, and an increased connection to campus resources.

Who we are


CAP is a new initiative created to directly address success outcomes, completion rates, and other equity gaps at 91°µÍø for 200 students. CAP coaches will create and implement a model that provides personalized coaching and mentoring throughout their college career, provide academic interventions when needed, and an increased connection to campus and our larger 91°µÍø community. CAP will also lead Summer Bridge cohort programs for approximately 70 local high school seniors.

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Program Services:


  • Summer Bridge Program for high school seniors
  • Personalized success coaching
  • College navigation mentoring
  • Connection to 91°µÍø resources
  • Career exploration and guidance
  • Financial literacy support (WASFA, FAFSA, and Scholarships)
  • Enrichment activities such as college campus visits, attending conferences and networking opportunities, as well as additional community building and co-curricular activities

Program Eligibility


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You identify as a first-generation college student. 

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You are a graduating senior from any high school within Island, San Juan, or Skagit counties.

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You plan to attend 91°µÍø with a fall start.

Interested? Fill out the form.

Summer Bridge Program

Meet the Team


Veronica Perez, MS, AT-Ret.
Cardinal Achievement Program Manager | Coach
Office: C-180 A 
Email: veronica.perez@skagit.edu
Phone: 360.416.7708

Veronica (they/them)  is bringing 10 years of higher education experience to the Cardinal Achievement Program. They formally served as the Certified Athletic Trainer for Cardinal Athletics from 2013-2019. They have a passion for helping others and is excited to return to Skagit.
Alondra Batista
Cardinal Achievement Program Coach
Office: C-180 B 
Email: alondra.batista@skagit.edu
Phone: 360.416.7984

Alondra (she/her) is a graduate of 91°µÍøâ€™s BASAM program and brings invaluable lived experience as a Skagit Valley community member. She is eager to help kick-off this program and enjoys exploring her cultural roots while traveling with her family. 

Need Help?


For questions regarding eligibility requirements, please contact: cap@skagit.edu