Summer Search Boston

Organization Name:
Summer Search Boston
Address:
3840 Washington Street
City, State, ZIP:
Jamacia Plain, MA 02130
Phone:
(617) 524-9911
Website:
http://summersearch.org

Contact Name:
Kara Komprathoum
Title:
Post-Secondary Program Coordinator
Email Address:
kkomprathoum@summersearch.org
Phone:
(617) 390-1958

Program Description

Through a combination of MENTORING AND TRANSFORMATIVE EXPERIENCES, our comprehensive program--which is grounded in current research on adolescence--capitalizes on the unique developmental opportunities present during this period for young people.

We partner with our students to support them in navigating and challenging systemic barriers to post-secondary education, workforce participation, and financial stability so that every Summer Searcher can thrive.

Services Provided

Career exploration and counseling/internships
College admissions guidance and counseling

College transition and retention support
Scholarships and last-dollar grants

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Demographics

Education Level and
Number of Students

High School: 440
Middle School: 0
Elementary School: 0
Post-secondary: 645
Non-traditional: 0

First-Generation

Less than 25%

Matriculation & Completion

4-yr College Matriculation: 91%
4-yr College Graduation: 69%