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Carlos’ Story
via Youtube, video by Ogilvy & Mather Transliteration of “Carlos Tifa”, published in El Diario on April 28, 2015. Carlos Tifa, a young Puerto Rican-Dominican from the Bronx, decided to take action when he found out that his high [...]
The True Meaning of “Students Helping Students”
by Betty Monsanto I remember sitting in my freshmen dorm room watching my parents leave. An overwhelming feeling of anxiety came over me as I analyzed my new surroundings. I had worked incredibly hard in both my preparation for [...]
A Coach Goes Above and Beyond
by James Benedict Last summer I joined Let’s Get Ready as a Math Coach at the Lowell, Massachusetts site. I got involved through the Raytheon Internship Program and am extremely happy that I decided to take part in the program. [...]
Amrika’s Story
Amrika is the epitome of determination. Proud to be a building super's daughter, she knew getting an education was crucial to changing her life. She tells a moving story about growing up in Washington Heights and now attending the [...]
New Paltz students providing free SAT prep through Let’s Get Ready program
From the New Paltz News: A partnership between SUNY New Paltz and the Newburgh School District through Let’s Get Ready, a nonprofit organization that supports underprivileged high school students, is making free SAT and college preparation programming available to local [...]
Let’s Get Ready to Play Key Role in College Board/Khan Academy Partnership
Let's Get Ready participated in a conversation about the redesigned SAT with The College Board and its partner the Khan Academy to offer world-class SAT preparation to all students for free. Nonprofit organizations from across the U.S. will play [...]
College Students: New and Expanded Alumni Services Available
For Immediate Release Thursday, October 30, 2014 New York NY – Let’s Get Ready announces new and expanded services for our Let’s Get Ready Alumni. Services include: -Near peer mentoring groups at SUNY Stoney Brook University, Westchester Community College, University [...]
Let’s Get Ready Hosts “Join The Movement” Benefit
From the New England Real Estate Journal: Boston, MA Let's Get Ready, a groundbreaking organization that has provided free SAT preparation, admissions counseling, and other support services for over 22,000 high school students from historically under-served communities, hosted their [...]
Natalie Saldana
Natalie Saldana reflects on the day she left for college: “My parents were excited and proud of my decision to continue on with my education, and I felt prepared.” Now an alumna of Hamilton College, Natalie is quick to [...]
Success Stories: Richard Jimenez
During the summer of 2009, when Richard Jimenez was a rising high school senior, his sister Elizabeth was selected to be a Let’s Get Ready Site Director. Having gone through the College Access Program herself, she encouraged her younger brother [...]