Students
Why: We believe Genius Has No Zip Code.
APPLICATIONS FOR THE CLASS OF 2021 ARE NOW CLOSED. APPLICATIONS FOR THE CLASS OF 2022 WILL BE AVAILABLE IN SPRING 2019.
At Minds Matter of Denver we’re on a mission to prove that it’s access, not ability, that limits college choice for many qualified students. So we connect bright students from low-income backgrounds with the relationships and resources often available only to their more privileged peers, including: committed volunteers who provide three years of mentorship, weekly college-prep instruction, and access to summer programs at top-tier institutions.
As a result, 100% of our students graduate from high school on time and earn access to four-year colleges and universities with scholarships
How: If you’d like to join Minds Matter as a Mentee, you’ll need to complete an application consisting of short answer questions, writing samples, letters of recommendation, and family information in the Spring of your 9th grade year.
After you submit all parts of your application, the top applicants will be asked to interview with Minds Matter of Denver’s Mentee Recruitment Team to further determine:
- Do you Get what the program is and what you’ll be expected to achieve?
- Do you really Want to join Minds Matter and make the commitment to increasing your options long-term?
- Do you have the Capacity to meet the expectations and requirements of the program?
Selection: There are lot of highly competitive students who would like a chance to join our program, and we have a pool of dedicated and talented young adults who start in the fall. In most years, fewer than 50% of applicants are accepted to Minds Matter of Denver. But the good news is, many of the students who are accepted are similar to you in many ways.
If you’re a 9th grader from a low-income background with a 3.5 or higher GPA, and if you’re willing to put in the effort, you should apply! We’ll let you know about acceptance no later than the end of the school year.