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Programs
DACA Decision: Information and Resources
On June 18, 2020 the U.S. Supreme Court issued a decision allowing Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) to continue. We celebrate this, stand in solidarity with you, and recognize the work to support our undocumented community is far from over. Reality Changers cares about this issue because we care
Embracing a Culture of Respect for All
On behalf of the Board and staff of Reality Changers, I write today hoping you and your families are well and safe, yet knowing that many of us are not. Our hearts are aching, and we are searching for answers, actions, and hope. All of us are concerned about our
Meet our CSU San Marcos College Ambassador
We are excited to launch the pilot year of our College Ambassador Program at three local universities: CSU San Marcos, UC San Diego, and San Diego State. The College Ambassador Program is designed to empower upper class students to take on leadership roles as mentors and help provide incoming first-year
December Newsletter
It is hard to believe that the holidays are here, and that 2018 is coming to a close! Life is always busy this time of year, so relax and take a moment to enjoy our December 2018 Newsletter, chock full of program updates, event recaps, and more!
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
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
Get Involved with Reality Changers: An Infographic
We are so thankful for our volunteers, action team members, community partners, donors and sponsors for all they contribute to Reality Changers! If you would like to help support our mission, take action today: DonateAttend a Speech NightJoin an Action TeamVolunteerBecome a Community PartnerBecome a Sponsor
College Apps Expansion Helps Reality Changers Mentor Students in Orange County
Since its inception, Reality Changers has provided college prep mentoring for underserved San Diego youth. These essential services – including tutoring programs, summer leadership camps, community service, academic counseling and much more – have primarily centered around the city of San Diego and surrounding communities in San Diego County. Recently,
Have you heard the good news?
OUR 2017 REALITY CHANGERS WAITLIST HAD MORE APPLICANTS THAN EVER! Recently, 186 students on Reality Changers’ waiting list circled around the block as they hoped to get accepted to the program. With our retention rates higher than ever, there are fewer available spots than ever before, but these low-income youth are
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