Who We Serve

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ZIP CODES ACROSS 45 STATES
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OF LGR STUDENTS IDENTIFY AS PEOPLE OF COLOR
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OF LGR STUDENTS COME FROM ECONOMICALLY DISINVESTED COMMUNITIES AND/OR WILL BE THE FIRST IN THEIR FAMILY TO GO TO COLLEGE

Melikas’s Story

Let’s Get Ready Alumna, Melika Forbes, reunites with founder, Jeannie Rosenthal, to reflect on 20 years of helping students get to and through college.

Our Program Model

ACCESS

SAT prep, goal-setting, and introduction to the college admissions and financial aid process.

TRANSITION

College enrollment support through frequent, curriculum-based, two-way texting.

SUCCESS

College persistence support through frequent, curriculum-based, two-way texting.

Let’s Get Social (@lgrforcollege)

2024 is officially here, and we hope it is off to an excellent start for all of you! Our team is excited to usher in the new year with a growing community of student leaders, professionals and longtime supporters working together to help disinvested students gain access to and graduate from college.

If you are passionate about higher education, supporting the next generation and building a pipeline of young leaders, here are some ways to join the LGR community this year:

💼 Join the LGR team: https://lnkd.in/e7rzyh2r
🎓 Become an LGR coach or instructor (for college students): https://lnkd.in/e7rzyh2r
❤️ Support the LGR mission: https://lnkd.in/ea6Gnhhr

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It`s not too late to make a 2023 commitment to Let`s Get Ready. Here are some giving options that will help meet your financial goals for the upcoming tax season and make a lasting impact in the lives of underserved students nationwide.

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It`s not too late to apply for the @iacfellows program, an immersive internship program for students and aspiring leaders in #technology from New York City at one of the IAC brands. Complete the application by January 12, 2024 to be considered!

👉 www.iacfellows.org/apply

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Enrollment for our College Access program is still open! High school students feeling nervous about the SATs or college admissions process can sign up for direct support from an LGR coach and receive:

* Mentorship from a current and experienced college student
* College application and financial aid guidance
* Support TO and THROUGH college
* FREE SAT prep, including Zoom classes and access to our virtual learning platform (optional)

Sign up today - our coaches are ready to help! letsgetready.org/signup

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Tell a friend to tell a friend: we’re looking for current college students to join our team as near-peer coaches and instructors! Visit the link below to learn more about our paid opportunities for college students who want to support the next generation while building critical professional skills.

Apply today! letsgetready.org/college-students

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WE DID IT — we exceeded our $50K fundraising goal! THANK YOU to all who have donated to Let’s Get Ready for #GivingTuesday. We could not continue this vital work without you and will be able to make near-peer coaching available to over 20,000 students this academic year — because of your support.

Your belief in our mission has a direct impact on the lives of LGR students, giving them the tools they need to succeed in college and beyond. Donations received by Dec 9th will count towards this year’s campaign, so if you have not yet, there’s still time to make a difference! Your gift, no matter the size, will shape futures and open doors for young adults.

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Reason #1 to support LGR this #GivingTuesday: Higher education matters. College degree attainment is directly correlated to increased lifetime earnings, and can provide a path out of poverty and a lifetime of opportunities. Make near-peer coaching available to over 20,000 students this academic year with a gift to Let`s Get Ready!

❤️ http://bit.ly/40YEW18

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Reason #2 to support LGR this #GivingTuesday: LGR has supported 50,000 students across the country since 1998, and we are on track to serve 25K annually by 2025. Help us reach our goal of $50,000 in support of students nationwide who are from low-income communities and are first-generation to college. We can’t do it without you!

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