Minds Matter connects driven and determined students from low-income families with the people, preparation and possibilities to succeed in college, create their future and change the world.
About Minds Matter
Minds Matter is a comprehensive and highly successful three-year program that empowers young people from low-income families to achieve college readiness and success. The organization was founded in New York City in 1991 by six Wall Street professionals who understood that the gap in low-income student achievement is not one of intelligence, but resources. Minds Matter has developed a successful program incorporating tutoring, mentoring, and enrichment experiences that prepare students for bright futures.
Through an intensive and holistic mentoring and academic program, we provide a culture of excellence and rigorous performance standards for our students. We raise their expectations, broaden their dreams, and equip them with a toolkit for future success. Minds Matter achieves a 100% college acceptance rate for our students at quality institutions across the country. Being a graduate of Minds Matter is a mark of hard work, commitment, and achievement to potential colleges and employers.
Minds Matter by the Numbers
100% of Minds Matter graduates are admitted to a 4-year college
63% of Minds Matter graduates enrolled in a U.S. News top 100 college
40% of Minds Matter graduates enrolled in a U.S. News top 50 college
Forward, Together
Forward Together is a bold new vision for the future of Minds Matter. Over the next five years, we will create superior student outcomes—including serving students through college and career—build capacity to support thriving and growing chapters, and invest in sustainable national leadership.
Our Strategy
To fulfill our vision of a nation where family income is a not a requirement for college and career success, Minds Matter is embarking on a bold new plan that will deepen and broaden our work and provide students with greater resources to catalyze their potential.
Forward, Together brings our chapters into greater alignment, sustainability, and organizational excellence.
Minds Matter is nationwide. We currently serve students across 14 chapters.
Bay Area, Boston, Chicago, Cleveland, Denver, Detroit, Houston, Los Angeles, New York City, Philadelphia, Portland, Seattle, the Twin Cities, and Washington, D.C.