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What We Do

We work exclusively in Baltimore City public schools, using a proven college advising model that has transformed the lives of thousands of students. Today, our full-time college advisors work on-site in 4 Baltimore middle schools, 13 high schools, and 5 community-based organizations. We award $4 million in scholarships each year and continue to advise our students through college and beyond.

  • 800+middle school students we reach each year
  • 4,000+high school students we reach each year
  • 900college students we reach each year
  • 40%of Baltimore City Schools’ seniors we actively advise
  • 25%of Baltimore City Schools’ graduates attending a 4-year college with a Pell Grant we actively advise
  • $4Min scholarships we award each year

Our Model

Our work starts in middle school and follows students to college and beyond, with support at every stage along the way.

  1. Middle school

    Exploring what’s possible

    • Early College Awareness Programs

      Our Early College Awareness advisors prepare Baltimore City students in middle school and early high school to explore academic, career, and leadership opportunities that inspire and prepare them for the future.

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    • IGNITE! Rising Ninth Grade Seminar

      Every May · Free

      Our free city-wide college access event helps Baltimore City students and families get ready for the move to high school.

      See workshops & events →

  2. High school

    Getting to college

    • High School Programs

      Our advisors in high schools and community-based organizations are experts in both college admissions and financial aid, delivering a comprehensive suite of college access services.

      Find an advising location →

    • ¡Adelante Latina! at CollegeBound

      Part of our family since July 2025

      Our free after-school academic enrichment and college access program for Latina high school students in Baltimore City. Starting in sophomore year, students meet twice a week for tutoring, writing and test prep, and college counseling, and earn a $3,000 scholarship when they complete the program.

      Learn more →

    • MERIT Health Leadership Academy at CollegeBound

      Part of our family since July 2026

      Our multi-year academic and career mentorship program for Baltimore City students who aspire to careers in healthcare and STEM. Scholars are selected in sophomore year and take part in Saturday classes, clinical shadowing, mentoring, and paid summer internships.

      Learn more and apply →

    • LAUNCH! Rising Junior and Senior Seminar

      Every January · Free

      Our free city-wide college access event for Baltimore City juniors, seniors, and their families as they plan for college applications and financial aid.

      See workshops & events →

  3. College

    Paying for college and graduating

    • Scholarships

      We manage over 275 privately funded college scholarships valued at over $4 million. Our “no scholarship management fee” policy means that 100% of each donor’s contribution goes to the scholarship. We also award over 200 need-based College Completion Program awards each year to Baltimore City public school graduates attending 4-year colleges. Each grantee is eligible for up to $5,000 for up to 6 years in college.

      Explore scholarships →

    • College Completion Program

      Our College Completion Program (CCP) is a multi-year support network of campus liaisons, professional mentors, and CollegeBound staff dedicated to guiding Baltimore City public school graduates through college. Our CCP students’ 6-year graduation rate from 4-year colleges is 66%.

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  4. Career and beyond

    Building a career and giving back

    • Internships & Career Resources

      While our students are in college, they work closely with our Department of Strategic Partnerships to secure paid summer internships and jobs after graduation.

      Learn more →

    • Alumni Association

      Our Department of Strategic Partnerships also connects current students with our Alumni Association, a growing network of CollegeBound graduates.

      Meet our alumni →

See our work in action.

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