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Damien Scobie ‘12 |
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“achieve has
taught me so much about giving back to the community.
I have always liked seeing other people happy but I thought
that in order to do that I would have to do something
really big. But now I know that it does not matter if
what I do is big or small, there is someone who will
appreciate it.”
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Issam Hamdallah ‘12 |
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“achieve has
given me everything I need to succeed in life. They have
given me a second family that I know I can always count
on for support.”
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Ruben Aguayo ‘13 |
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“What I like
best about the achieve program
is the different activities and cultural experiences
we share with each other, and all the wonderful help
that we receive from the achieve mentors,
that help us to stay in track and continue to succeed.”
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Analis Ibarra ‘12 |
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“achieve has
taught me that helping others is not only a great way
to give back to our community but also our duty as people.
I have learned that being able to help others is very
satisfying and rewarding.”
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Tifanny Li ‘13 |
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“achieve has
taught me many values of giving back to my community,
which has been a new experience for me and it has been
truly rewarding.”
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Angela McNeal '12 |
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“One thing achieve has
definitely taught me is how to explore the many college
options available. I had already made up my mind on a
certain college because I heard about it, but achieve has
helped me to broaden my horizons. I now know that I will
pick a college based on MY interests and needs, not on
status.”
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Ian David ‘12 |
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“The greatest
impact achieve has had on
my life so far is knowing that I have a second family
that loves and cares for me.”
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Jorge Navarro ‘13 |
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“achieve has
taught me the importance of being selfless, connecting
with others from various backgrounds, and the importance
of making change happen by being an active member of
my community.”
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Gabriela Colmenares ‘13 |
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“What I like
best about the achieve Program
is that they keep me on top of
my school work, and from the first day, work to prepare
me for college.”
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Jennifer Urdaneta '13 |
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“I was really
amazed when I realized that the achieve Program
not only helps us financially, but they really do care
about all of us. achieve has
taught me that even though I do not have a lot of money,
I can help my community in so many other ways.”
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Luana Deng ‘13 |
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“achieve has
taught me to believe and succeed in everything and anything. achieve pushes
and pushes you to reach all of your goals until one day
you look back and smile at your accomplishments.”
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Sara Sologaistoa ‘13 |
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“achieve has
taught me that no matter what, if you try hard and give
your best, opportunities will always be there for you.”
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Van Joseph Macasaet ‘13 |
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"achieve has
taught me that there are countless people in need. It
makes me realize that my life is very fortunate and,
I would be glad to lend a helping hand to those who need
it the most."
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Frequently
Asked Questions
How many students are currently being served?
Over 70 students at three schools (Archbishop Riordan
High School and Mercy High School in San Francisco, and Holy Names
High
School
in Oakland).
What kind of students are you looking for?
Aside from documented financial need, the main criterion for selection
is extraordinary motivation. achieve students
must be willing to put in the enormous time and effort required to
change
their destinies. Students must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0
for their 7th & 8th grade years.
What kind of financial/family information does achieve
require?
We need information pertaining to gross family income, number of people
in the household, and any extenuating circumstances that would affect
the family’s ability to pay tuition. Generally we are looking
for families that meet the government definition of poverty or low income.
Only students who complete the high school financial aid process
will be considered for the achieve program.
What is the expectation of the financial responsibility
of the family?
Every family is expected to make a financial contribution toward tuition.
This contribution is calculated on a sliding scale as determined by
the financial aid report and information gathered through interviews.
What is the interview process?
Parents and students are interviewed by a panel consisting of Mrs. Bakar,
an achieve staff member and a representative
from the partner school.
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Overview
