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Overview

For close to 40 years, CollegeBound has worked exclusively in Baltimore City public schools using a proven college advising model that has transformed the lives of thousands of students. Today, CollegeBound operates on-site in 20 Baltimore middle schools, high schools, and community-based organizations, providing full-time college advisors. In addition, CollegeBound awards $4 million annually in scholarships for Baltimore City Public Schools graduates and continues to advise them throughout college and into the workforce.

CollegeBound’s Model

1) Early College Awareness Programs
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.

2) High School Programs
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.

3) CollegeBound City-Wide Seminars
CollegeBound hosts two city-wide, free college access events for Baltimore City public school students and families throughout the year: IGNITE! Rising Ninth Grade Seminar in May and LAUNCH! Rising Junior and Senior Seminar in January

4) College Success
The College Success department is comprised of 2 parts: Scholarships and College Completion Program.

  • Scholarships– CollegeBound manages over 275 privately-funded college scholarships valued over $4 million. Our “no scholarship management fee” policy means that 100% of each donor’s contribution is applied to each scholarship. CollegeBound also awards 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.
  • College Completion Program in-college advising– The CollegeBound College Completion Program (CCP) is a multi-year support network for students during college comprising campus liaisons, professional mentors, and CollegeBound staff who are dedicated to guiding Baltimore City public school graduates through college..

5) Internships and alumni association
While our students are in college, they work closely with our Department of Strategic Partnerships to help secure paid summer internships and jobs after graduation. They also connect our current students with our Alumni Association.

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