HS Ambassadors

Announcing Our High School Scholar Ambassadors!

Announcing Our High School Scholar Ambassadors!

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Scholar Voices 2021

Celebrating the 1st Anniversary of Our

Celebrating the 1st Anniversary of Our

National Scholars Program

National Scholars Program

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2021 EOY

Pathways to College

Honored with Luminary Award

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Pathways to College

Honored with Luminary Award

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Webinar

How does Pathways to College achieve a 100% college admission rate for Scholars?

How does Pathways to College achieve a 100% college admission rate for Scholars?

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Newark

More Opportunity for students in Newark!

More Opportunity for students in Newark!

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New Scholar Stories

How have our Scholars' lives been impacted by the pandemic? How did Pathways to College help our alumni prepare for college and beyond? Scholar Stories bring you all the updates. Keep checking back for more!

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OUR APPROACH TO SUCCESS

Identifying potential and developing leaders in under-represented populations remains a critical challenge in our society.

Our Goals

A key way to address this challenge – and the challenge of overall school performance – is strengthening students’ ability to win admission to and succeed in the best possible colleges, given their interests and abilities.

School-Based Scholars Program
  • Operates after school in partner schools and communities.
  • Led by four of the most effective teachers in each participating school.
  • Targets up to 100 Scholars in grades 9-12.
  • Schoolwide impact is attained through building a college-going culture and providing opportunities for schoolwide activities.
National Scholars Program
  • Accommodates Scholars who prefer the flexibility of a virtual program, empowering them to balance school, work and college preparatory pursuits.
  • Operates after school as a virtual, national community of learners.
  • Led by veteran Pathways to College program teachers.
  • Currently open to applicants in central and eastern time zones
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Recognitions

Luminary Award

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McGraw Prize Winner – Founder and President Judith Berry Griffin

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Major Matching Grant from Oprah Winfrey Charitable Foundation

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Included in Newark Board of Education’s 10-Year Strategic Plan

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Results that matter

100%

Pathways Graduates Admitted to College *

90%

Pathways Graduates College Matriculation Rate *

4,600+

Pathways Scholars (To Date)

70%

Pathways’ Graduates’ College Persistence Rate *

* Based on National Student Clearinghouse Data

$1,200

Annual Program Cost Per Student

Results that matter

100%

Pathways Graduates Admitted to College *

90%

PATHWAYS GRADUATES COLLEGE MATRICULATION RATE *

4.6K+

Pathways Scholars (To Date) *

70%

Pathways’ Graduates’ College Persistence Rate *

* Based on National Student Clearinghouse Data

$1.2K

Annual Program Cost Per Student

What Our Scholars Are Saying

Our Scholars have amazing stories to share as they continue to build upon the solid foundation nurtured by Pathways to College.

"When I look back at all that I have accomplished in both my high school and college career, I have Pathways to College to thank."

- Latisha

"EVERGREEN! The program is forever fresh in my mind and the positive lessons learned are always forefront in my life today."

- Zaamir

"Pathways to College opened a door in my life."

- Lemar

"I get to go to college! Before Pathways to College I didn't think it was possible for me to go."

- Hannah

"Having a tearm willing to guide me through the process helped fuel my passion to aim high and commit to my college journey."

- Bukky

"While every student is capable of doing great, only a few stand out and Pathways to College helped me stand out."

- Frandy

"Pathways to College has made me a leader."

- Diamond