Minds Matter Cleveland | mindsmatter.org

Student Profile

We currently have 23 students enrolled in the program, 12 sophomores and 11 juniors who represent five local high schools from the Cleveland Municipal and First-Ring school districts.  Our typical student:

  • has a GPA of 3.50 or higher
  • has a household income below $25K
  • will be a first-generation college student
  • displays maturity and a strong work ethic
  • is willing to commit every Saturday for three years to rigorous college preparation

Our Students

High school students enroll in the Minds Matter program as sophomores and spend three years completing rigorous academic coursework, receiving mentoring from two young professionals, attending college summer programs at leading universities and receiving expert guidance on the college admissions process.

In order to complete the program, students must attend Minds Matter's sessions every Saturday during the school year. Each session lasts five hours. Given the program's intensity, Minds Matter only admits students who are high-achievers and have a strong determination to attend college.  The Cleveland chapter currently has 23 sophomores and juniors enrolled in its program.

Since its founding in New York City in 1991, Minds Matter has worked with thousands of students across the country and 100% of them gained admission to a four-year university.

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