College TOWN

for 8th-11th grade students

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COLLEGE-READINESS FOR UNDERSERVED YOUTH

CORE SERVICES

we provide

space for students to envision success, inspiring them to set new personal goals, and preparing them to achieve their academic and professional dreams through self-awareness, resourcefulness, and resilience.

we respond

to the unique, daily challenges that our students face.

we promote

a positive message of hope; specifically, “college changes everything” and “tough times never last, but tough people always do.”

3-hr. weekly comprehensive mentoring & tutoring program

8-week ACT/SAT PREP course

One-On-One Tutoring

COMMUNITY SERVICE

Job Shadow program

Program meals

College allows me to give back to my parents for all their sacrifices, it allows me to give back to both my adopted home and the home I started from. And it all starts now, with me going to Reality Changers every week, with me maintaining my 4.0, with me motivating my peers and myself daily, with me staying future-focused, and with me going to Academic Connections at UCSD.

Sofonyas Shibre

Reality Changers ‘18, UC Berkeley '22

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key opportunities

3-day leadership camp

At the end of summer, students attend leadership camp. Camp is provided so that students can reset for the upcoming school year and build relationships with fellow students, tutors, and Achievement Coaches. The camp also allows students an opportunity to let go of any home distractions and commitments and find a family within Reality Changers.

monthly speech tournaments

Monthly speech tournaments, by which winners join the Delegation and represent the organization at numerous high-profile events throughout the region every month.

a comprehensive college experience

A $4,300 scholarship to participate in UCSD’s Academic Connections, a three-week summer residential program where students take college classes, live in the dorms, and earn college credit each summer after 9th, 10th, and 11th grade.

Participating School Districts

Testimonial

I am immensely thankful for Reality Changers because they have motivated my son and daughter to pursue higher education. Reality Changers gave my eldest son the opportunity to attend Academic Connections where he was able to experience living on campus. Reality Changers focused on helping him in three very important areas. The program helped him achieve a good GPA by providing him with tutors who were always willing to help. They motivated him to give back to his community and get involved in as many community service hours as possible. Lastly, the program helped him prepare for ACT/SAT which benefitted him greatly. My son planted a seed that is now followed by others in our family. My youngest daughter is following his footsteps, and is also part of Reality Changers. My daughter is taking advantage of everything Reality Changers has to offer. We thank the donors that make this program possible, they are truly changing our students’ realities!

College Town