SEO Scholars transforms public high school students into confident college graduates.
Our free, eight-year program successfully educates and mentors underserved public high school students to and through college with a 90% college graduation rate. SEO Scholars creates a more equitable society by closing the academic and opportunity gap for motivated young people, setting the standard for academics, mentorship, community, positive peer pressure, and a powerful, lifelong network.
Starting in 9th grade, our experienced staff provide rigorous academic instruction, quality mentorship and advising to ensure that students are admitted into competitive colleges and experience a rich and rewarding college education.
The program includes:
- Saturday Academy: is provided three Saturdays per month during the academic year. Experienced teachers deliver a rigorous and comprehensive curriculum of reading, writing, grammar, and math.
- Summer Academy: Our month-long Summer Academy features all-day classes Monday through Friday.
- After-School Instruction and Tutoring: Weekly after-school seminar-style classes and small-group tutoring is a vital component.
- SAT Strategy Course: Saturday Academy continues through the 11th grade, concluding in an SAT strategy course in the spring.
- Mentoring; Scholars work one-on-one with volunteer mentors during the 11th grade.
- Summer Enrichment Programs: Scholars participate in summer enrichment programs that promote leadership and independence, including travel abroad, during the summer before the 12th grade.
- College Applications and Financial Aid: Scholars are guided through the college application process under the guidance of our college admissions team. They visit campuses, meet with admissions officers, and receive intensive essay-writing assistance.
Requirements:
- Academic record (report card or transcript)
- Short written statements
- Teacher recommendation
Fees: SEO Scholars program is free!
Deadline: December 6, 2018
SEO Scholars is currently located in New York and San Francisco.
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