Project Discovery - Alexandria

Organization Name:
Project Discovery - Alexandria
Address:
2525 Mt. Vernon Ave.
City, State, ZIP:
Alexandria, VA 22301
Phone:
(703) 746-5700
Website:
http://alexandriava.gov/PDWalkathon

Contact Name:
Annette Bridges
Email Address:
annette.bridges@alexandriava.gov

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%

Representative
Colleges Attended
by Alumni

Princeton University
University of Pennsylvania

Matriculation & Completion

4-yr College Matriculation: 91%