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Admission Requirements
High school and college students with a GPA above 2.0 should consider applying.
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CAGD Student Models Success for Those Underserved in Her Field
First-generation student of color finds inspiration in close-knit family and campus CAGD community as she sets off for a new adventure after graduation.