Who Are Our Students?
Students selected to join Minds Matter as mentees are those who have demonstrated strong academic potential, high motivation and maturity, and a commitment to pursue a college education. All Minds Matter mentees are students in Grades 10, 11, & 12 and first year college students.
In the recently-completed 2022-2023 program year, our Minds Matter Boston student cohort:
had an average 3.75 GPA;
identified as 98% youth of color;
were 88% first-generation or immigrant Americans;
had an average annual household income of $32K, with four individuals in the home;
were 63% first-generation to college.
What are the requirements TO BE A MINDS MATTER BOSTON STUDENT?
An eligible student:
is enrolled in Grade 10 or 11 in the Greater Boston Area;
qualifies for free or reduced lunch under the federal guidelines;
maintains an overall grade point average of 3.0 or higher;
and commits to attend Saturday sessions from 9:00am to 2:15pm throughout the school year.
Student Testimonials
“I couldn’t do it all by myself as a first generation, low-income student. Minds Matter did more than just provide test prep or college application support, it gave me the resources for success in college and beyond.”
“Minds Matter changed my life. If it wasn’t for the program and my mentors, I would still be that shy, insecure student that was afraid to share his voice. ”
“My mentors mean the world to me. They were always by my side through high school, and I can’t wait for our relationship to grow even more while I’m in college.”
“My summer program experiences at Harvard and Boston College allowed me to adjust to the academic and social challenges that come with the transition from high school to college. Without Minds Matter, I would not have the chance to go to Boston College for the next four years.”