We Are
Minds Matter DC

Minds Matter connects driven and determined students from low-income families with the people, preparation and possibilities to succeed in college, create their future and change the world.

Students Accepted Into Four-Year Colleges & Universities

Minds Matter DC is an all-volunteer, not-for-profit organization whose mission is to connect driven and determined students from low-income families with the people, preparation and possibilities to succeed in college, create their future and change the world.

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Nationally, Minds Matter serves students across 14 chapters the Country.

Boston, Chicago, Cleveland, Denver, Detroit, Houston, Los Angeles, New York City, Philadelphia, Portland, San Francisco, Seattle, the Twin Cities, and Washington, D.C.

Become A Minds Matter Student

High school students enroll in the Minds Matter program as sophomores and spend 3 years completing rigorous academic coursework, working closely with 2 mentors, attending academic summer programs at leading colleges, and receiving expert guidance on the college admissions process.

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College Acceptance

We’re consistently impressed by and proud of our Minds Matter students. 100% of our students are accepted into four-year universities and colleges, and many are accepted into some of the most competitive schools in the country.

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Our mission is to connect driven and determined students from low-income families with the people, preparation and possibilities to succeed in college, create their future and change the world.

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