Achieve Program: How to Apply - Step 1: Meet the Eligibility Requirements

Overview

Meet Eligibilitiy Requirements

Apply to Partner School

Submit Application

Apply for Financial Aid

Meet with achieve

Ruben Aguayo ‘13

“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.”

Christina Li ‘13

“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.”

Jorge Navarro ‘13

“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.”

Gabriela Colmenares ‘13

“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.”

Jennifer Urdaneta '13

“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.”

Luana Deng ‘13

“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.”

Sara Sologaistoa ‘13

“achieve has taught me that no matter what, if you try hard and give your best, opportunities will always be there for you.”

Van Joseph Macasaet ‘13

"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."

Step 1 - Eligibility Requirements

Students and their families must meet the eligibility requirements below in order to be considered for the program. Student and family should attend Open House or tour the school. And it is recommended that the student complete a Shadow visit at the school.

Eligibility Criteria

8th grader applying to a partner high school
achieve only accepts students who can participate in all four years of the program at one of our three partner schools.
Have a minimum cumulative 7th-8th grade GPA of 3.0
Although the majority of achieve students far exceed this requirement, selection for the program is based on the total individual, and achieve will consider extenuating circumstances.
Possess leadership potential and a strong motivation to excel academically
achieve seeks out motivated students who are willing to put in the extra time and effort needed to be a part of the total program for four years.
Family must demonstrate and document financial need
achieve serves low-income, underserved families who otherwise could not afford to send their children to private schools. While achieve provides a four-year scholarship, students must apply for financial aid each year. All families must make some contribution toward tuition.
Student should be a first generation college student.
First generation students are defined as students whose parent(s)/legal guardian(s) do not have a four-year college degree.

Go to Step 2 - Apply to a Partner School