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A THREE-STAGE COLLEGE READINESS PROGRAM

We surround struggling 8th graders with positive peer role models so that they can succeed together. By the time they reach 12th grade, all students are prepared for our intensive, year-long course to guide them through the college application process. After graduating from the program, our alumni network offers lifetime support to our students, for college and beyond.
OUR STRATEGY >

HOW WE HELP

•  Comprehensive weekly 1:1 tutoring programs
•  College readiness and youth development programs
•  Community service weekends – Over 2,500 hours/yr.
•  Scholarships to UCSD’s Academic Connections
•  Summer leadership camp
•  School research and selection
•  College essay writing and editing
•  Application submission
•  Financial aid and scholarship support
•  Support to finish a four-year degree
•  Post-secondary academic guidance
•  Internship/employment resources

HELP HUNDREDS OF STUDENTS REALIZE THEIR COLLEGE DREAMS!

What’s the difference between an “at-risk student” and a resilient, filled-with-inspiration, first generation college student? The difference is YOU!

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LATEST BLOGS

16
Sep
2018

Personal Statement Advice

Increase Your College Readiness by Knowing How to Create a Personal Statement Applying for college is exciting! Less exciting, though, is the prospect of penning a personal statement. Even the best writers find themselves caving under the pressure of such a high-stakes assignment. We’ll share a secret: writing a personal

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02
Sep
2018

Summer Programs at RC [View Gallery!]

We hope everyone had an amazing summer! It was another exciting summer at Reality Changers. We laughed, learned, hiked, camped, and so much more. Here’s a recap of it all: Academic Connections Every summer, Reality Changers students who earn a 3.5 GPA or higher have the opportunity to attend UC

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29
Aug
2018

RC students study abroad!

Opportunities to study abroad are often reserved for college students who can afford such trips.  So imagine how exciting it must have been when nine of Reality Changers’ low-income high school students heard the news that they had been selected to participate in what we believe is the world’s first

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22
Aug
2018

Back to School: Grocery Shopping Tips

How to Make a Grocery Budget for 1 College is a time for experimentation, for growth and for change. Whether you’re a freshman eager and anxious to move into your first dorm room or a seasoned senior who has their eye on graduation day, it’s always smart to stash some

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08
Aug
2018

Back to School: Financial College Prep Tips

Top 6 Financial College Prep Tips You Should Know The summer after graduating high school is one of the most exciting times in a person’s life. You’ve got fun memories in the rearview and new experiences just around the corner. The time between high school and college might be short,

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25
Jul
2018

Back to School: Dorm Room Tips

How College-Bound Students Can Furnish Their Dorm Room College offers many exciting opportunities, but there is perhaps nothing quite as exciting as decorating your own dorm room for the first time. Whether you dream of a room covered in movie posters or are aiming to flex your interior design muscles,

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26
Jun
2018

Attending College Abroad: Viable or Risky?

When Germany announced the it would no longer charge tuition for German students and international students alike, news outlets across the world spread the news far and wide citing this ruling as a game-changer in education. It sounds idyllic, doesn’t it? Spending your college years in an exotic foreign location,

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19
Jun
2018

Spring Community Service Report

“Volunteers are love in motion.” – Anonymous The spring is a season of celebration for our students and families. For many students, it is their last year in high school. This year Reality Changers helped 376 seniors transition into their first year in college. Among all the teens who prepared

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31
May
2018

A Bittersweet Farewell & Welcome

The Alumni Network relies on talented individuals to support the growing number of program alumni. This month, we feature our former intern Ellen Maley and current Alumni Network Associate, Frank Castro. Both of these individuals have added value to the Network through their diligent work and contributions. This winter Reality

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