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Project Discovery - Alexandria

  • Project Discovery - Alexandria
  • 2525 Mt. Vernon Ave.
  • Alexandria, VA 22301
  • (703) 746-5700
  • http://alexandriava.gov/PDWalkathon

Program Description

Based at T.C. Williams High School and the Minnie Howard 9th Grade Center, Project Discovery prepares and motivates low income and first generation college-eligible students to access opportunities in higher education. Through workshops and trips to college campuses, Project Discovery provides vital information about how to set and achieve educational goals. This program is supported by a Project Discover Advisory Board whose mission is to raise funds, promote community involvement and foster positive public relations.

Services Provided

  • Academic enrichment/tutoring/study skills
  • Arts and cultural
  • College admissions guidance and counseling
  • College fairs/campus visits
  • Community service/service hours
  • Financial aid advising/FAFSA completion
  • Leadership development
  • Mentoring
  • Parent/family services
  • SAT/ACT and other test preparation
  • Scholarships and last-dollar grants
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Demographics

Populations Served

  • Academically At-risk

First-Generation

  • Between 50% and 75%