Become a Minds Matter Chicago

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Minds Matter students are driven and dedicated, committing every Saturday for three years to achieve their highest potential and secure their place in higher education.

Program Requirements
Program structure
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Minds Matter students are determined, focused, and hard-working.

Each student understands the power and potential of higher education.

Our students dedicate every Saturday during the school year, for three years, in order to ensure they achieve their own "personal best" acceptance into higher education.

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Do You Have the "Minds Matter Potential?"

  • Do you have -and will you commit to maintain - a strong overall grade point average of B+ or higher?

  • Is your family income less than $25,000? (based on a family of four)

  • Are you currently active in extracurricular, community activities and/or a part-time job?

  • Will you commit to spending your Saturdays (September through May) working with your tutors and mentors?

  • Are you willing to push yourself to reach your highest possible academic potential and prepare yourself for college success?

  • Will your parents give their approval and active support throughout the 3-year program?

  • Would you like to experience college by attending academically challenging summer programs at top universities across the country – all expenses paid?

student commitment

Saturday Sessions

Our students attend Minds Matter sessions every Saturday during the school year.

This commitment is required to complete the program. Given the intensity of this commitment, Minds Matter only admits high-achievers with strong determination to attend college.

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How Does the Program Work?

Students are admitted to Minds Matter as sophomores and continue until the end of their senior year.

Each student is paired with two mentors who stay with them throughout their time at MMC. Each student works closely with their mentors to complete rigorous academic coursework, receive guidance on the college admissions process, help in applying for financial aid, and develop independent life skills essential to college success.

Students may attend academic summer programs at leading colleges at no cost to themselves. Colleges and universities offer these exceptional, mind-expanding University programs in Chicago, nationwide., and sometimes internationally. These programs prepare future college students for life in higher education and are paid for through the generosity of Minds Matter donors.

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The Minds Matter Chicago (MMC) program is not easy, but our track record speaks for itself –

100% of our students get accepted into a four-year college or university.

If you are ready to make the commitment to Minds Matter Chicago, we want to hear from you! Apply to join our program today.

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