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Reality Changers' Alumni Network

We help Reality Changers graduates meet their academic, personal, and professional goals. We provide holistic, individualized services and mentorship to young people in college and beyond. Whether you are just starting college, transferring, getting ready to graduate, applying to grad school, launching your career, looking to change jobs, or something else, we’re here to help!

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CORE SERVICES

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1-1 Coaching

We’re here to help you meet your personal, academic, and professional goals. Whether you are just starting college, looking to launch your career, or wondering how to buy a house, we're ready to help!

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On-Campus Support

At UCSD, SDSU, and CSUSM, our on-campus college ambassadors are available to answer questions and problem solve. Join a social event and get to know other Reality Changers graduates at your school!

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Mentorship

This year-long program connects program graduates with working professionals. Mentors share career advice and help with resumes, interviews, and goal-setting for college students and early career professionals.

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Workshops

We provide skill-building workshops to help you get to the next level. Topics include resume-writing, networking, financial literacy, and much more!

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Mixers

Alumni mixers are all about fun, fun, and more fun! Join us to eat, connect, relax, and win awesome raffle prizes.

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Scholarship Opportunities

We connect college and graduate students with scholarship opportunities, some of which are only available to Reality Changers graduates!

Working Together to Achieve Success

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"The Alumni Network has given me the support and tools to be a confident and prepared candidate within the academic and professional field. Taking advantage of their knowledge and alumni resources has been crucial to my success."

Vivien

RC Class of 2016
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BY THE NUMBERS

2023-2024 SCHOOL YEAR

270

individuals served

We provided advising services and workshops to more than 270 college students and early career professionals.

443

Unique Interactions

All together, the Alumni Network had 443 conversations with program participants.

187

New Alumni

High school seniors became members of the Alumni Network when they graduated in the spring.

READ OUR 2022-2023 ANNUAL REPORT

TOP 10 SCHOOLS FOR REALITY CHANGERS GRADUATES

  1. San Diego State University
  2. University of California, San Diego
  3. California State University, San Marcos
  4. San Diego Mesa College
  5. University of California, Irvine
  6. University of California, Los Angeles
  7. University of California, Riverside
  8. San Diego City College
  9. University of California, Berkeley
  10. University of California, Santa Cruz
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Alumni are always welcome to come back and join Reality Changers as volunteers! Help out on an ongoing basis or come to a one-time event.

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Alumni Network FAQs

The Alumni Network serves high school graduates who participated in College Town and/or College Apps Academy. This generally includes first-generation college students and graduates. Alumni Network participants may be 17 to 40 years old, depending on when they first joined Reality Changers.

Individuals who did not enter college or who stopped college are still welcome (and encouraged!) to access the Reality Changers Alumni Network services.

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