Summer Search
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Target demographics: Summer Search students must demonstrate 1) reflection, an interest in learning about themselves, 2) altruism, a care and desire to help others and give back and 3) performance, a commitment to doing their best in school, in their family and community. We believe these three characteristics define leadership.
Direct beneficiaries per year: In 2010, we served 1696 students (including 1216 high school students and 480 Bridge students).
Geographic areas served: Boston, New York City, Philadelphia, Seattle, San Francisco Bay Area
Mission:
The mission of Summer Search is to find resilient low-income high school students and inspire them to become responsible and altruistic leaders by providing year-round mentoring, life-changing summer experiences, college advising, and a lasting support network.
Results:
In 2010, 995 of our seniors graduated high school and 95% went on to post-secondary school (including 92% to college).
91% were first-generation college students, and 369 of our seniors secured $8.98 Million in financial aid.
85% of our alumni are persisting in college.
91% were first-generation college students, and 369 of our seniors secured $8.98 Million in financial aid.
85% of our alumni are persisting in college.
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Kate Hudson
08/07/08
I must first answer the question of who I am for you to better understand my essay, but it is who I have become that is important. I believe things happen for a reason. Any obstacles I have faced somehow always turned into a blessing or learning experience, the building blocks for who I am today. In...
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Mirjola Adhami
08/05/08
Summer Search has expanded my horizons well beyond my own. It allowed me to see the potential in me and what I could achieve...
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Samantha Roberts
08/05/08
After having 2 interviews to become a Summer Search student I am no longer afraid of the unknown and I am no longer intimidated by uncomfortable situations. Rather I have learned to value them as it has allowed me to grow as a person...
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