Posts by Minds Matter DC

MMDC Mentee Clau Diah Receives a Full Ride to GW University

Clau Diah joined Minds Matter DC in its inaugural year as one of only five sophomores from a competitive pool of applicants. She indicated a strong interest in psychology, medicine, and creative writing. Throughout the course of her first year with Minds Matter, she worked diligently with her mentors and instructors to improve her SAT…

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Mentee Spotlight: Justice Wright

So, to get started can you tell me your name, the year you are in school, and your favorite subject? My name is Justice Wright. I’m a senior at Cesar Chavez, and my favorite subject is math. I like that there’s a right and wrong answer. Do you have any hobbies or extracurriculars? I love…

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Mentee Spotlight: Mariah Randriambololona

Would you mind telling me your name, what school you go to, and your favorite subject? My name is Mariah Randriambololona. I go to Woodrow Wilson senior high school, and my favorite subject is psychology. Outside of school do you have any hobbies or extracurriculars that you’re involved in? I’m really involved in community service…

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Support MMDC through Amazon Smile

We are excited to announce that Minds Matter DC is now registered with Amazon Smile! When you shop through Amazon Smile, Amazon will donate 0.5% of your eligible purchases to Minds Matter of Washington, DC. This is a great, easy way to support the mission of Minds Matter while doing your everyday shopping. Simply use this…

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Mentee Spotlight: Darlyn Portillo

Where do you study, and what is your favorite subject? I’m in 12th grade at E. L. Haynes high school and my favorite subject right now would be AP calculus. How has being in Minds Matter impacted you and your future goals? Minds Matter has impacted me in a lot of ways. It helped me…

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Mentee Spotlight: Troyan Chaney

How has your experience been at Minds Matter so far? It’s been super cool. I like meeting the other students. I like my mentors also. What are your mentors like? They’re super, super smart. I come to them with things that I’m thinking about, the outside world, or politics, and stuff like that. I can…

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