Minds Matter Boston

Organization Name:
Minds Matter Boston
Address:
P.O. Box 51066
City, State, ZIP:
Boston, MA 02205
Website:
http://www.mindsmatterboston.org/

Contact Name:
Mollie Barnard
Title:
Program Director
Email Address:
mbarnard1@gmail.com

Program Description

Minds Matter Boston is three-year program that supports low-income, high achieving high school students as they reach their goal of attending a four year college with a robust financial aid package. During weekly sessions students receive one-on-one mentoring, professional ACT tutoring, and writing instruction. Additionally, all Minds Matter students attend academic summer programs for two consecutive summers.

Services Provided

Academic enrichment/tutoring/study skills
College admissions guidance and counseling
College fairs/campus visits
Community service/service hours

Financial aid advising/FAFSA completion
Leadership development
Mentoring
SAT/ACT and other test preparation

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Demographics

Race & Ethnicity

White: 8%
Asian or Pacific Islander: 23%
Hispanic/Latino: 30%
Other: 9%
African American: 30%

Education Level and
Number of Students

High School: 80
Middle School: 0
Elementary School: 0
Post-secondary: 0
Non-traditional: 0

Populations Served

Academically High-performing
ESL Students

First-Generation

Between 50% and 75%

Representative
Colleges Attended
by Alumni

Boston College
Boston University
Brandeis University
Brown University
Bucknell University
College of the Holy Cross
Dartmouth College
MCPHS University
Northeastern University
Providence College
Simmons College
Stonehill College
University of Massachusetts-Amherst
University of Massachusetts-Boston
Wellesley College
Wesleyan University
Williams College

Matriculation & Completion

4-yr College Matriculation: 99%