Over 30% of high school graduates don't continue on to college or university. Michelle I. would have been part of that statistic if she hadn't found a program to help. Like many others, she "didn't think it was possible for a low-income, first generation student to go to college."
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"Admission Possible not only helps the low-income youth it serves, but it also helps the staff and volunteers who serve them. Never in my life have I been surrounded by so many ambitious, caring, smart people as when I served with Admission Possible. Students, staff and volunteers all worked hard - early, late, weekend - so that elusive dream of college would become a reality."
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On 12/13/2011, hardygirl wrote:
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Background
For children raised in low-income homes, higher education often seems unattainable. These students don't always have the motivation to apply to college or don't think it's a realistic option.
By providing mentors as motivation to go to university or to help with tutoring, nonprofits and their volunteers can make a huge impact on a student.
Find a nonprofit working with schools in your area and help open doors to an education.