GIVE THE GIFT OF A COLLEGE EDUCATION
OUR MISSION
Minds Matter transforms the lives of accomplished high school students from low-income families by broadening their dreams and preparing them for success in college and beyond.
100% OF OUR GRADUATES HAVE BEEN ACCEPTED TO 4-YEAR UNIVERSITIES
We are inspired by the commitment and drive of the students we serve. Minds Matter of Los Angeles cultivates the talents of accomplished high school students from low-income families to prepare them for college success and beyond. They participate in a rigorous, three-year program which includes tutoring, mentoring and leadership development. Our volunteers are a motivational powerhouse, providing guidance and encouragement to the students they mentor.
OUR GRADUATES ATTEND
SPECIAL DISTINCTIONS
Many of our students also earned special distinctions including:
Berkeley Regents’ and Chancellor’s Scholarship
Gates Millennium Scholars Program
Jack Cooke Kent Scholarship
Milken Scholars Program
Posse Foundation Scholarship
Questbridge Scholarship
THE PROGRAM
Tutoring
We tutor students in math, writing and critical thinking, and prepare them for college coursework.
Test Preparation
We provide a straightforward approach to improving standardized test scores.
Mentoring
Each student is assigned two inspiring individuals who serve as mentors throughout the program.
Leadership
We develop students’ leadership skills that they will use in college and beyond.
Experiential
Students experience college life in academic summer programs at leading universities.
Guidance
We guide students through college applications and financial aid processes.
CONTACT US
Minds Matter of Los Angeles, Inc.
Mailing Address
19360 Rinaldi St., #705
Porter Ranch, CA 91326
info@mindsmatterla.org