Let's Get Ready

Mission: To empower underserved high school and college students to successfully navigate their pathways to higher education and career success through near-peer mentoring and comprehensive college access programs.

Services:

• SAT preparation
• Goal-setting workshops
• Introduction to college admissions and financial aid processes
• College persistence support via curriculum-based, two-way texting
• Near-peer mentorship programs for college students
• Summer college access programs, including free text-based support and SAT prep
• Paid part-time positions for college students to serve as success coaches

Eligibility:

• High school students from underrepresented backgrounds interested in college
• College students interested in near-peer coaching roles
• Residents of areas accessible to the organization's programs, primarily in major urban centers and surrounding regions.

Program Details:

• The program supports high school students in preparing for college and persists through college via ongoing support.
• The organization emphasizes systemic change through near-peer mentoring.
• Offers paid positions for college students to become success coaches, mentoring and advising peers.
• The organization’s impact includes serving over 25,000 students, with a focus on underserved communities.
• Programs are offered nationally, with regional support and community engagement including events, retreats, and networking opportunities.
• The organization also conducts research and publishes impact reports, sharing data that compares favorably to national averages.

Additional Information:

• The organization maintains a national office in New York City.
• They actively recruit college success coaches, with application deadlines posted online.
• They engage community members through social media, outreach, and fundraising campaigns to support the programs.

Overall, Let’s Get Ready is dedicated to increasing college access and success for underserved students through innovative near-peer mentoring, intensive prep programs, and systemic outreach that promotes educational equity.