The Be Your Best College Prep Academy will celebrate their graduation at 4:30 p.m. today at Riverland’s Austin campus cafeteria in the West Building. The Be Your Best College Prep Academy has served over 180 students during the past nine years. The program runs for eight weeks and includes 23 participants representing Austin, Albert Lea, Medford, Kasson, Northfield and Owatonna high schools. Guests in attendance will commend the Be Your Best students for their achievements.

The Be Your Best College Prep Academy is a free program for teens and young adults between the ages of 16 and 22. During Be Your Best, students have the opportunity to prepare for college by taking pre-college math, reading, writing and career planning. Students receive guidance and support through dedicated instructors, advisers, counselors and tutors. Students also benefit from the educational seminars designed for college success and participate in leadership, volunteer activities and field trips throughout the summer.