Who We Are
Minds Matter was founded in New York City in 1991 by six Wall Street professionals who understood that the gap in low-income student achievement is not one of intelligence, but resources. Minds Matter has developed a successful 14-chapter program across the country incorporating tutoring, mentoring, and enrichment experiences that prepare students for bright futures.
Through an intensive and holistic mentoring and academic program, we provide a culture of excellence and rigorous performance standards for our students. We raise their expectations, broaden their dreams, and equip them with a toolkit for future success. Minds Matter achieves a 100% college acceptance rate for our students at quality institutions across the country. Being a graduate of Minds Matter is a mark of hard work, commitment, and achievement to potential colleges and employers.
What We Do
Beginning in their sophomore year of high school, our students spend 4-6 hours per week during the school year in Minds Matter sessions with their volunteer mentors and instructors.
In a typical day, a Minds Matter student will spend the first portion of session working in a group setting on either Writing & Critical Thinking (sophomores) or Test Prep for the SAT and/or ACT (juniors and seniors). The students spend the afternoon with their mentors and the rest of their team. A day’s activities may include: researching academic summer programs or colleges, working on personal statements and applications to these programs, or engaging in workshops and panels that focus on particular areas of the application process.
Through these sessions, Minds Matter students gain invaluable access to academic and social enrichment, all while strengthening their college applications.
Details
| volunteers@mindsmatterhouston.org | |
| Director of Volunteers | |
| http://mindsmatterhouston.org/ |
