Students Accepted Into Four-Year Colleges & Universities
Each day, Minds Matter is inspired by the commitment and drive of the students we serve. Our students choose to spend their Saturdays improving their academic abilities and preparing themselves for the future. They are determined and focused, and understand fully the value of higher education to their success.
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Give a Student a Life-Changing Summer
Every summer, Minds Matter places students in competitive academic programs at college campuses across the country and even the world. Students are challenged with college-level coursework while experiencing life away from home—often for the first time. Beyond strengthening academic skills, summer programs help students imagine themselves on campus, learning and thriving. For Minds Matter Colorado student Noah, his summer program experience not only expanded…
Help Students Write Their Own Futures
Minds Matter’s Writing & Critical Thinking program teaches students to analyze complex texts, build persuasive arguments, and craft compelling essays. But more than just another out-of-school tutoring program, Writing & Critical Thinking equips students with the tools to ask meaningful questions, explore thoughtful answers, and make sense of their place in the world. The Cleveland chapter of Minds Matter has rooted its…
Minds Matter Across America: Portland, Oregon
Graham Covington first heard about Minds Matter when his son became a volunteer tutor at Minds Matter NYC. After learning about the transformational power of the model, Graham was determined to bring Minds Matter to his hometown of Portland. In Graham’s own words: “I’m always amazed by the desire of these students to take charge of their…
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