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We are SO excited to receive your application 
to become a Minds Matter student!

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Before you begin your application, do you have these items ready to submit? 

Component 1: Student Information
  • Student contact information, school information, and extracurricular details 
  • Two written short answer questions (1-2 paragraphs per question) 
  • Your parent/caregiver email address and phone number 
  • Your guidance counselor’s name and email address (usually located on your school’s website)
  • The name and email address of a teacher who will submit a recommendation form for you
Component 2: Teacher + Guidance Counselor Recommendation Forms
  • When you enter your teacher and counselor’s contact information in your application, we will send them a link via email to complete your recommendation forms.
  • The Minds Matter recommendation form has a few short prompts for the recommender to answer, rather than asking them to write a letter from scratch.
  • Your guidance counselor will also attach a copy of your most recent transcript to your application via this form.
Component 3: Parent/Caregiver Form
  • When you enter your parent/caregiver’s contact information in your application, we will send them a link via email to complete your Parent/Caregiver Form. 
  • They will fill out this form to permit your participation in the Minds Matter program, report their income, and attach their tax forms to validate their income. 
  • We accept the following forms as proof of income: W-2, 1099, 1040, and proof of Social Security/Disability benefits. 
  • If you have multiple caregivers that contribute to your household, they will all need to submit proof of income.

Don’t forget!

You can save your application progress and come back 
to it later with your email and password.

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We’re here to help!

Please reach out to admissions@mindsmattercleveland.org via email if you have questions about forms, income and/or personal circumstances that you are unsure about and need to talk through with us.

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Minds Matter has played an important role in my personal and academic development during my high school career. The Minds Matter team, friends, and resources have helped me gain confidence, and I am ready to start my college journey.

Alexia, Minds Matter Class of 2024

University of Pennsylvania Class of 2028

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