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Meet Ricky

“College really gives people the opportunity to find something they love and to work in that field.” - Ricky (‘18) For many students, the path ...

Scholarships 101: How to Get a College Scholarship

College scholarships are a great way to pay for your education. Given the rising college tuition rates, it’s wise to research financial aid. Many students ...

How to Get Ready for The College Application Process

Gather your application materials: it’s time to submit essays, meet deadlines, and achieve your dreams of getting into college! While applying to college might initially ...

What Happens Now? Making the BIG College Decision

When factoring in all of the details involved in selecting a college, many students don’t know where to begin. Although selecting a college where you ...

Haniyeh’s Story

“Nothing could turn me away from school. This is the reason I came to the United States. My mom sacrificed everything so my younger sister ...

NEWS: Johnny Ritchey Scholarship Awarded

The San Diego Padres and the Masons of California partnered with Reality Changers to honor Johnny Ritchey, the “Jackie Robinson of the West Coast,” and provide 10 scholarships to ...

College Readiness: The Importance of Preparing For College While in High School

Reality Changers has a history of helping underserved San Diego-area youth realize their college dreams. Our targeted academic and personal growth model helps students with ...

Graduate Profile: kate (’16)

Kate (Reality Changers Class of 2016) is a University City High School graduate who attended Chapman University. She joined College Apps Academy during her senior ...

News: Underserved high schoolers graduate with high aspirations

"On May 22, 2022, about 300 people gathered at UC San Diego @ Park & Market to celebrate Reality Changers’ graduating high school seniors. These ...

22nd Annual Scholar Celebration

On Sunday, May 22, 2022, about 300 people gathered at UC San Diego @ Park & Market to celebrate Reality Changers’ graduating high school seniors. ...

Michelle and Reality Changers

Get to know Michelle. Have you ever thought about how your life might have gone differently? Is there one pivotal moment in your life that ...

Michelle’s Story

Meet Reality Changers program graduate Michelle. Michelle joined Reality Changers in 2016 and graduated from Hoover High School in 2020. Throughout high school, Michelle had ...

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