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Minds Matter Prospective Student Application

To ensure that we reach the most dedicated and qualified students, Minds Matter has a detailed application process. Minds Matter is a meritocratic organization that rewards hard work, dedication and achievement. We do not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, physical ability, or national origin.*

*Minds Matter is open to all qualified students, regardless of immigration status. You will not be asked for your immigration status in this application.

Please do not ask anyone to help you edit this application. We really want to see your thoughts in your own words.

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To start which chapter are you applying to?

Application Information

The Minds Matter Colorado student application closed on 3/12/25.

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Application Information

Thank you for your interest in Minds Matter NYC. Applications are now closed. Our team is currently reviewing applications. If selected for an interview, you will be notified between late April and early May. Final decisions will be shared in June.

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Application information

This application is for current high school freshmen looking to enroll in Minds Matter Seattle for the fall 2026 period.

Which site would you like to apply to?

Minds Matter has two sites that host Saturday sessions. Which site would you like to apply to?

If you are not admitted to your preferred site, would you like to be considered for the other location?

Basic Information

Legal First Name

I have a preferred name or nickname that's different than my first name

Preferred Name/Nickname

What is the phonetic spelling of your name? (Example: Dalila duh-lie-lah)

Legal Last Name

Birthdate (MM/DD/YYYY)

Are you fully vaccinated against COVID-19?

Have you received a booster dose?

Date of latest vaccination? (MM/DD/YYYY)

MM/DD/YYYY

Student Personal Email Address

School Email Address

Other Email Address

Preferred Email

Student Phone Number (Input without hyphens ex: 1234567890)

High School (Boston)

If your school is not listed, choose "Other High School (Boston)"

Hidden Field (Boston HS)

High School (Chicago)

If your school is not listed, choose "Other High School (Chicago)"

Hidden Field (Chicago HS)

High School (Cleveland)

If your school is not listed, choose "Other High School (Cleveland)"

Hidden Field (Cleveland HS)

High School (Colorado)

If your school is not listed, choose "Other High School (Colorado)"

Hidden Field (Colorado HS)

High School (Detroit)

If your school is not listed, choose "Other High School (Detroit)"

Hidden Field (Detroit HS)

High School (New York)

If your school is not listed, choose "Other High School (NYC)"

Hidden Field (New York HS)

High School (Southern California)

If your school is not listed, choose "Other High School (Southern California)"

Hidden Field (SoCal HS)

High School (Houston)

If your school is not listed, choose "Other High School (Houston)"

Hidden Field (Houston HS)

High School (Philadelphia)

If your school is not listed, choose "Other High School (Philadelphia)"

Hidden Field (Philadelphia HS)

High School (Portland)

If your school is not listed, choose "Other High School (Portland)"

Hidden Field (Portland HS)

High School (Bay Area - San Francisco)

If your school is not listed, choose "Other High School (Bay Area)"

Hidden Field (Bay - SF HS)

High School (Bay Area - San Jose)

If your school is not listed, choose "Other High School (Bay Area)"

Hidden Field (Bay - SJ HS)

High School (Seattle)

If your school is not listed, choose "Other High School (Seattle)"

Hidden Field (Seattle HS)

High School (Twin Cities)

If your school is not listed, choose "Other High School (Twin Cities)"

Hidden Field (Twin Cities HS)

High School (Washington DC)

If your school is not listed, choose "Other High School (Washington DC)"

Hidden Field (Washington DC HS)

High School Name (if not listed above)

What year will you graduate high school? (NOTE: You must be a current freshman in high school in order to apply for fall 2026 enrollment. Only students graduating in 2029 are eligible for fall 2026 enrollment.)

What year will you graduate high school? (NOTE: You must be a current freshman in high school in order to apply for fall 2025 enrollment. Only students graduating in 2028 are eligible for fall 2025 enrollment.)

What year will you graduate high school?
(NOTE: You must be a current freshman or sophomore in high school in order to apply. Only students graduating in 2028 or 2029 are eligible.)

What year will you graduate high school? (NOTE: Unless expressly invited otherwise, you must be a current freshman or sophomore in high school in order to apply. Only students graduating in 2028 or 2029 are eligible.)

What year will you graduate high school? (NOTE: You must be a current freshman in high school in order to apply for fall 2026 enrollment. Only students graduating in 2029 are eligible for fall 2026 enrollment.)

What year will you graduate high school? (We are only recruiting current 9th graders to apply.)

Demographic Information

Mailing Street Address

(include apartment/unit # (if applicable)

City

State

Zip Code

Are you Hispanic or Latino/Latina/Latine?

Race

Please note: individuals of Hispanic or Latine ethnicity can be of any race. Choose the race that you most closely identify with:

Please tell us your race

What is your country of origin or family culture?

Were you born outside of the US?

YesNo

Gender Identity

Please tell us your gender identity

Pronouns

If other, please state your pronouns below:

How did you find out about Minds Matter?

Guidance/School CounselorSchool PresentationTeacherCurrent Minds Matter StudentInternet SearchOther

How did you find out about Minds Matter?

Current Minds Matter StudentFamily friendGuidance/School CounselorInternet SearchMMSF marketing emailSchool PresentationTeacherOther

How did you find out about Minds Matter?

Current Minds Matter StudentGuidance/School CounselorInternet SearchReceived LetterSchool PresentationTeacherOther

Who was the current Minds Matter student who told you about us?

If you selected Guidance/School Counselor, Teacher, or Current Minds Matter Student above, please write down name below:

If other, where did you hear about us?

Will you be a first-generation college student?

By selecting yes, you confirm that your parents/guardians did not graduate from a 4-year college in the United States. By selecting no, you confirm that your parents/guardians did graduate from a 4-year college in the United States.

Who in your family graduated from a 4-year college in the United States and where did they attend?

Did either of your parents/guardians graduate from a 4-year college or university outside of the United States?

Do you have any siblings in college or who have completed college?

YesNo

Did any of your grandparents graduate from a four-year college?

YesNo

If you are fluent in a language other than English AND would prefer to be matched with a mentor who speaks that language (if possible), please state that language.

If you are fluent in a language other than English, please state that language

Have you ever or are you receiving additional support for learning English in school?

Is English your first language?

YesNo

Minds Matter will assign you two mentors. Please indicate if you would prefer male or female mentors.

I prefer female mentorsI prefer male mentorsI prefer one female mentor and one male mentorNo preference

Minds Matter will assign you mentors. Please indicate if you would prefer male or female mentors.

I prefer female mentorsI prefer male mentorsNo preference

What is your t-shirt size?

___________________
Family Information

With whom do you live? (select all that apply -- if using a PC hold down control key and click all that apply)

Parent/Guardian 1 Full Name

Parent/Guardian 1 Email Address

An email will be sent to this parent/guardian with a form that is required to complete your application. Please make sure the email address is typed correctly.

Parent/Guardian 1 Email Address

Parent/Guardian 1 Phone Number (enter without hyphens ex: 1234567890)

Parent/Guardian 1 Primary Language

Parent/Guardian 1 Highest Level of Education

In what country did Parent/Guardian 1 earn their degree

Parent/Guardian 2 Full Name

Parent/Guardian 2 Email Address

Parent/Guardian 2 Phone Number(enter without hyphens ex: 1234567890)

Parent/Guardian 2 Primary Language

Parent/Guardian 2 Highest Level of Education

In what country did Parent/Guardian 2 earn their degree

What is the primary language spoken in your home?

If you chose Other, what language do you speak at home?

Do you have a sibling who is involved or was involved at one point with Minds Matter?

Yes, Current StudentYes, AlumNo

Who is your sibling who is/was involved with Minds Matter?

Do you live in a single parent home?

YesNo

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Financial Information

What is your family income for the most recent tax year (2024)?

NOTE: We use this information to determine eligibility for our program. It is not shared with anyone outside of the organization.
If your family has not filed yet, an estimate is okay.

What was your family income for the 2023 tax year?

Did you qualify for free or reduced lunch for the current school year?

Household size according to most recent tax filings.

Are you eligible for government assistance, such as SNAP or food stamps?

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Academics

9th Grade First Semester GPA (unweighted):

9th grade GPA (unweighted)

Current 9th Grade GPA (unweighted):

Academic Information

9th graders: First semester GPA (unweighted)

10th graders: Cumulative Freshman Year GPA (unweighted)

Note: We highly encourage all students who are interested to apply, regardless of your GPA. If you have below a 3.0 GPA, we ask that you submit the Recommender Form.

8th grade second semester GPA (unweighted):

8th grade GPA (unweighted)

Does your school offer weekend tutoring or Saturday college classes?

Please let us know if you are participating in another college access or professional preparation organization.

BottomlineBreakthroughBrotherhood Sister Sol Double Discovery Center at Columbia Futures and Options Harlem Educational Activities Fund (HEAF) iMentor Let's Get Ready Opportunity Network Row New York SEOOtherI am not involved in another college access or professional preparation organization

Other College Access Org:

Please let us know if you are participating in another college access or professional preparation organization. (Please put none if you are not involved in another organization.)

Extracurricular Activities

We are committed to serving students who are not currently being served by one or more of the following programs. You may still apply if you are involved in these programs; however, priority will be given to students who are not participating in any of the programs listed below. Additionally, we ask that when you join Minds Matter Boston, you prioritize your commitment with our program and do not join one of the listed programs at a later date.

Please check off the organizations you are involved in.

Breakthrough Greater BostonSummer SearchSquashbustersTenacitySEED AcademySteppingstoneFreedom HouseThrive ScholarsLa Vida ScholarsLet’s Get ReadyUpward BoundOneGoalHarvard Crimson Summer AcademyI am not involved with any of the above programs.

Please list out what extracurricular activities (personal, school, athletic, religious, community, etc.) you currently participate in. Include Leadership positions. Please include family and community commitments (such as church, volunteering, work, babysitting, etc.)

Activity Name

Leadership position(s) held

What are your top interests or hobbies? (Please select at least 3 - hold down control and click all that apply)

Top 3 potential majors/areas of study you're interested in. Please select 3 - hold down control and click 3 that apply)

Guidance/School Counselor Name

Full Name of Academic Recommendation provider
(teacher, guidance counselor, etc)

Email address for Academic Recommendation provider

An email will be sent to this academic recommender with a form that is required to complete your application. This must be a teacher or counselor at your school who is able to access your transcript. Please make sure the email address is typed correctly.

Guidance/School Counselor Name

Guidance/School Counselor Email Address

An email will be sent to your guidance counselor when you submit to complete their portion of your application.

Guidance/School Counselor Phone Number(enter without hyphens e.g. 1234567890)

Principal Name

Teacher Recommender Name

2nd Recommender Name
(teacher, coach, minister - anyone who knows you well)

2nd Recommender Email Address

A second recommendation is optional and does not need to be from a teacher or counselor. It will not negatively affect your application if you do not have a second recommendation, but you may choose one if you would like.

Please note that a teacher recommendation is optional for your application.

Teacher Recommender Name

Teacher Recommender Email Address

An email will be sent to your teacher when you submit to complete their portion of your application.

Teacher Recommender Email Address

An email will be sent to your teacher when you submit to complete their portion of your application.

Extracurricular Activities

What extracurricular activities (personal, school, athletic, religious, community, etc.) have you participated in during the last two years? What positions (if any) have you held (e.g. editor, president, secretary, captain)? Be sure to only list ONE activity per submission (to add more than one, use the "Add Another Activity" button below). Please include family and community commitments (such as church, volunteering, work, babysitting, etc.)

Activity Name

Day(s) of the week the activity is held (select all that apply - hold down control and click all that apply)

Hours per week

Leadership position(s) held

Do you have a part-time job?

YesNo

Awards/Scholarships

What awards/honors (if any) have you received in the past three years? Be sure to only list ONE award per submission (to add more than one, use the "Add Another Award/Honor" button below).

Award, honor, or scholarship name:

Brief description of award, honor, or scholarship:

Class Schedules

Please list all your 9th grade classes below, separating each course with a comma.

Please list your intended 10th grade classes below, separating each course with a comma.

Short/Long Responses

NOTE: Write your answers in a word document before submitting them here to ensure you don't lose any progress on your responses.

Short Response (Chicago)

Please respond to the following questions in approximately 150 words per question.

1. Think about a time when you felt overwhelmed by an obstacle. How did you handle it?

2. What's a part of your family's culture you enjoy?

3. How do you think your interests, skills, and motivations would make you a strong fit for Minds Matter Chicago?

2. What is one problem in society you would most like to solve?

3. If you had the opportunity to have dinner with one person (dead or alive), who would it be and why?

Short Response (Houston)

1. What do you hope to gain from the Minds Matter program?

2. Minds Matter has sessions most Saturdays throughout the school year (excluding school breaks). Do you have any conflicts that would prevent you from attending sessions from 10:00-2:00pm on Saturdays? Minds Matter students spend an additional ~2 hours per week on Minds Matter related preparation. What other significant time commitments do you have?

3. What makes you unique?

Long Response (Houston) Choose 1 of 3 to answer (one)

1. If you could pick any place in the world to spend the summer, where would it be and why?

2. Where do you see yourself in 10 years?

3. What is one problem in society you would most like to solve, and if given access to unlimited resources, how would you approach solving it?

Short Response (Detroit)

1. What is something you would change at your school and why?

2. What do you want to be when you grow up and why?

Short Response (Washington DC)

1. Why are you interested in Minds Matter? What do you hope to gain from the program?

2. What is your favorite class? What class do you find most difficult? Explain in detail.

Minds Matter has sessions every Saturday throughout the school year (excluding school breaks). Do you have any conflicts that would prevent you from attending Saturday sessions?

Note: Due to the intensity and rigor of Minds Matter, we cannot accept students who have conflicts that will cause them to miss more than one session per month. We will ask students to leave our program if they fail to disclose a Saturday session conflict that they either knew or should have known about at the time of submitting the application.

NoYes

Please explain commitment below

Student Profile Questions (Southern California)

1. Minds Matter has sessions every Saturday during the school year (excluding school breaks) and is a 3-year obligation from your sophomore through senior year. Why do you see this commitment as important to your personal goals and future? Minimum 5 sentences.

2. Minds Matter’s programming includes academic math tutoring, writing and critical thinking, SAT preparation, social emotional learning, mentorship, career exploration, summer programs, and college application support. What makes you excited about the possibility of joining Minds Matter? Minimum 5 sentences.

3. What are some of your hobbies and interests outside of school?

Minimum 5 sentences.

4. What are your educational goals? Please describe them here.

Minimum 5 sentences.

5. What career fields are you interested in and why?

Minimum 5 sentences.

Short Response Question (Southern California)

NOTE: Answer should be approximately 200 words. You may ask someone for feedback on your writing, but all responses must be your own work.

1. What's a school subject, social issue, or any other topic you've been introduced to that inspires you to learn more?

Long Response Questions (Southern California)

NOTE: Answer 1 of these 4 choices in a 5-paragraph essay (Thesis paragraph, 3 supporting paragraphs, and conclusion paragraph) 500 words maximum. You may ask someone for feedback on your writing, but all responses must be your own work.

1. Tell us about a time you collaborated with a group of people to accomplish a goal or project. What leadership qualities did you utilize or develop?

2. Describe a challenge you have faced. How did you overcome this challenge and how did it change you?

3. Tell us about a time you advocated for change in your community. This could be your school, neighborhood, or any other group you are a part of. What was that experience like?

4. Our Minds Matter values are:

a. We’re Open and Inclusive

b. We’re Dreamers and Doers

c. We’re All In

d. We’re Better together.

Click here for a full description of our values. Which one of these values resonates the most with you and why? Tell us about a time you demonstrated this value.

Short Response (Colorado)

1. Why do you want to go to college? (150 word minimum)

2. Why do you want to be a part of Minds Matter and how will our program help you reach your goals? (150 word minimum)

3. Minds Matter has sessions every Monday evening from 6:00 - 8:00 pm and up to 2 hours of homework for the program each week. Sessions meet September through May during the school year (except school holidays). What other commitments do you have (if any) that might interfere with attending these mandatory sessions? How would you adjust your schedule?

4. Have you ever received any of the following: expulsion, in school suspension, or out-of-school suspension? If yes, please explain. (Note that Minds Matter will access your student record, so please answer honestly. A "yes" response does not necessarily disqualify you from Minds Matter, but dishonesty about your record does.)

Short Response (Philadelphia)

1. Minds Matter has sessions every week throughout the school year (excluding school breaks). Do you have any conflicts that would prevent you from attending session (please visit your chapter website for session times)? Minds Matter students spend an additional ~4 hours per week on Minds Matter related preparation. What other significant time commitments do you have?

2. Why do you want to go to college?

3. Why are you interested in Minds Matter? What do you hope to gain from the program?

Long Response (Philadelphia)

1. Evaluate a significant experience, achievement, risk you have taken, or ethical dilemma you have faced and its impact on you.

Short Response (Twin Cities)

1. Minds Matter has sessions every week throughout the school year (excluding school breaks). Do you have any conflicts that would prevent you from attending session on Saturday's throughout the school year from 10am to 2pm? Minds Matter students spend an additional ~4 hours per week on Minds Matter related preparation. What other significant time commitments do you have?

2. Why do you want to go to college?

3. Why are you interested in Minds Matter? What do you hope to gain from the program?

4. Think about a time when you felt overwhelmed by a situation or faced an obstacle that derailed you from a goal. What was the goal, what happened to overwhelm or derail you, and how did you handle it.

Short Response (San Francisco)

1. If you really knew me, you’d know that I __________.” (at least 200 words)

2. If you could change one thing about the world or your community, what would it be and why? (At least 100 words)

3. Describe a time when you felt overwhelmed by a situation or faced an obstacle that derailed you from a goal. What was the goal, what happened to overwhelm or derail you, and how did you work through it? (At least 250 words)

4. Why do you want to be a part of Minds Matter and how will our program help you reach your college and life goals? (At least 250 words)

5. Minds Matter has session every Saturday from 10am-2:30pm (excluding SFUSD holidays). What other commitments do you have (if any) that might interfere with attending these mandatory sessions?

Short Response (New York)

Please answer these questions in a minimum of 3-4 sentences. Answer honestly and in your own words. Use of AI to generate responses is strictly prohibited

1. We’d love to learn a little more about your personal history. Please finish the following statement and elaborate with a few more sentences: “If you really knew me, you’d know that I __________.”

2. Why do you want to go to college?

3. Why are you interested in Minds Matter? What do you hope to gain from the program?

4. Community is one of our core values. How would you contribute to our community?

5. Commitment is one of our core values. Can you tell us about a time when you had to manage multiple deadlines and responsibilities? How did you stay organized, determine your priorities, and accomplish your goals?

Long Response (Chicago)

Please respond to the following question in approximately 300 words

1. We are interested in who you are and the circumstances in which you have grown up, including your interests, skills, and what motivates you. How do you feel these would make you a strong fit for Minds Matter Chicago? Why is Minds Matter a good fit for you?

Long Response (New York)

Please answer this question in at least 1-2 paragraphs.

Growth is one of our core values. Please evaluate a significant experience, accomplishment, risk you have taken, or ethical dilemma you have faced and how have you grown from it?

Long Response (Colorado)

Please describe how you demonstrate the Minds Matter Colorado values (see below) in your life and discuss which of the values is most challenging for you and why. (250 word minimum)

We Value Community

We cultivate deep, lasting, and inclusive relationships
We engage diverse perspectives
We build consensus through collaboration
We lift each other up

We Value Commitment

We champion MMCO every chance we get
We are resourceful and come prepared to succeed

We Value Growth

We provide and receive thoughtful feedback
We pursue learning opportunities
We set audacious goals and celebrate accomplishments
We are creative and innovative

We Value Joy

We take the mission seriously, but not ourselves
We celebrate each others’ successes
We prioritize having fun!

We Value the Whole Person

We honor and learn from each others’ lived experiences
We respect the fullness of everyone’s lives
We create space to express our authentic selves
We commit to inclusivity and equity, and stand strong against discrimination

Short Response (Cleveland)

Minds Matter has sessions every Saturday from 9:00am to 2:30pm during the school year (excluding school breaks). Minds Matter students spend an additional ~2-4 hours per week on Minds Matter related preparation. Do you have any conflicts that would prevent you from attending session? What other significant time commitments do you have?

Why do you want to go to college?

Why are you interested in Minds Matter? What do you hope to gain from the program?

Short Response (Seattle)

Please answer all the following short response questions below.
*NOTE* While each question has a maximum word count, please feel free to write as much as you would like when answering. You do NOT have to write as much as the word count says.

1. Why do you want to join Minds Matter and what do you hope to gain from it?

2. Why do you want to go to college and what do you hope to gain from it?

3. We’d love to learn a little more about your personal history. Please finish the following statement and elaborate with a few more sentences: “If you really knew me, you’d know that I __________.”

4. Minds Matter has sessions every week throughout the school year (excluding school breaks). Do you have any conflicts that would prevent you from attending session from 10am - 2pm on every Saturday during the academic year (excluding school breaks)? Minds Matter students spend an additional couple hours per week on Minds Matter related preparation.

5. What is one problem in society you would most like to solve?

6. Think about a time when you felt overwhelmed by a situation or faced an obstacle that derailed you from a goal. What was the goal, what happened to overwhelm or derail you, and how did you handle it?

Short Response (Portland)

1. Why are you interested in Minds Matter? What do you hope to gain from the program? (Minimum 200 words)

2. Why do you want to go to college? (Minimum 200 words)

3. Think about a time when you felt overwhelmed by a situation or faced an obstacle that derailed you from a goal. What was the goal, what happened to overwhelm or derail you, and how did you handle it? (Minimum 200 words)

4. What specialty quality will you bring to the Minds Matter team? (Minimum 200 words)

5. If you could have dinner with one person alive or from history, who would it be and why? (Minimum 200 words)

6. What is one problem in society you would most like to solve? (Minimum 200 words)

Extended Responses (Boston)

Fit for Program

1. MMB values community. A big part of our community are our mentors and our students. How do you think you will benefit from having two mentors and/or getting to know your peers in the program? Please answer this question in 2-3 sentences.

2. MMB values commitment. Minds matter sessions are every Saturday from ~9am-2pm throughout the school year AND extensive test prep over either February or April break in both Sophomore and Junior years. Minds Matter students spend an additional ~2 hours per week on Minds Matter related preparation. Do you have any scheduling conflicts that would a) prevent you from attending Saturday session in-person, b) prevent you from attending in-person test prep classes over school break, or c) prevent you from spending an additional ~2 hours/week on MMB preparation outside of session?

3. MMB values growth. Why do you want to join Minds Matter and how does it relate to your goals? Which component of the MMB program are you most excited about? Programming includes: SAT Prep class, Writing & Critical Thinking class, Mentoring, Summer Programs, MMB 4-year college and career success programming. Please answer this question in 5-7 sentences.

More About You

Do you have any specific needs or preferences, such as accessibility requirements or any other considerations, that we should be aware of to ensure a positive and inclusive experience for you?

Are there any personal considerations, such as religious preferences, that you would like us to take into account when pairing you with a mentor?

Do you anticipate any problems with getting to Saturday sessions at MIT or BU? If your answer is no, please leave blank.

Is there any additional information about yourself or your circumstances that you believe would be helpful for MMB to know ahead of time? If your answer is no, please leave blank.

We want to get to know you more! Please submit something of your choosing that will help us get to know you, your background, your leadership and/or your personal or academic interests. Note: You do not need to create something unique for this application, feel free to use something you have ALREADY created for school, an extracurricular, or for personal use

Examples of items to submit are a:

Video
Drawing
Photograph
Piece of writing
Any other creative written or visual medium

If you are not able to submit audio/video or if you prefer writing, you may answer a writing prompt instead.

I would like to

Submit an attachmentAnswer the essay prompt

Attach your file here

Use the space below to describe your submission in 2-3 sentences. Tell us what it is, why you chose it, and what its meaning is to you.

Please finish the following statement in a paragraph of 5-7 sentences: 'If you really knew me, you'd know that I ______.'

Final Steps

Student Attestations

I understand that I am expected to attend all weekly Minds Matter SAT/ACT Prep and Mentor sessions occurring from October to May

I understand that I must inform my mentor if I will not be able to make it to a Minds Matter session due to an illness or emergency

I understand that I am expected to complete homework from SAT/ACT Prep and Mentor sessions

I understand that I am expected to complete applications for and attend regional or national summer programs

I have informed my parent/guardian(s) about these requirements for participation in Minds Matter

I hereby grant Minds Matter the absolute and irrevocable right and unrestricted permission to publish, distribute, exhibit or otherwise use the photographs that Minds Matter has taken or may take of me. I understand that the images may be modified in any manner, and I hereby waive any right to inspect or approve any final product or publication that uses such photographs. I acknowledge that the images may be used in any manner, without limitations, including in print publications, online publications, websites and on social media. I waive any right to royalties or other compensation arising from or related to the use of the photographs taken of me.

Student Attestations

I understand that I am expected to attend all Minds Matter academic preparation and mentor sessions from September to May

I understand that I must inform my mentor if I will not be able to make it to a Minds Matter session due to an illness or emergency

I understand that I am expected to complete homework from academic preparation and mentor sessions

I understand that I am expected to complete applications for and attend regional or national summer programs

I have informed my parent/guardian(s) about these requirements for participation in Minds Matter

Student Attestations

I understand that I am expected to attend all weekly Minds Matter SAT/ACT Prep and Mentor sessions occurring from October to May

I understand that I must inform my mentor if I will not be able to make it to a Minds Matter session due to an illness or emergency

I understand that I am expected to complete homework from SAT/ACT Prep and Mentor sessions

I understand that I am expected to complete applications for and attend regional or national summer programs

I have informed my parent/guardian(s) about these requirements for participation in Minds Matter

Student Attestations

I understand that I am expected to attend all Saturday mentoring sessions and writing sessions throughout the school year starting in sophomore year and ending in senior year

Minds Matter expects students to attend at least 80% of our Saturday sessions. If students cannot attend a session, they are required to inform their mentors ahead of time.

I understand that I am expected to complete homework from SAT and writing sessions

I understand that I am required to attend a summer program after my sophomore year and junior year.

My parent/guardian(s) have granted me consent to participate in Minds Matter

Student Attestations

I understand that I am expected to attend all weekly Minds Matter ACT Prep and Mentor sessions occurring from September to April

I understand that I must inform my mentor if I will not be able to make it to a Minds Matter session due to an illness or emergency

I understand that I am expected to complete homework from ACT Prep and Mentor sessions

I understand that I am expected to complete applications for and attend regional or national summer programs

I have informed my parent/guardian(s) about these requirements for participation in Minds Matter

Student Attestations

I understand that I am expected to attend all parts of the Minds Matter Saturday program, including ACT/SAT Prep, Writing & Critical Thinking, and Mentoring sessions.

I understand that I must inform my mentor if I will not be able to make it to a Minds Matter session due to an illness or emergency.

I understand that I am expected to complete homework from ACT/SAT Prep and Mentor sessions.

I understand that I am expected to complete applications for and attend regional or national summer programs.

I have informed my parent/guardian(s) about these requirements for participation in Minds Matter.

Student Attestations

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I understand that I must inform my mentor if I will not be able to make it to a Minds Matter session due to an illness or emergency.

I understand that I am expected to complete applications for and attend regional or national summer programs.

I have informed my parent/guardian(s) about these requirements for participation in Minds Matter.

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l understand that I am expected to attend all weekly Minds Matter sessions occurring from October to May.

l understand that I must inform my mentor if I will not be able to make it to a Minds Matter session due to an illness or emergency.

I understand that I am expected to complete homework from Minds Matter sessions.

l understand that I am expected to complete applications for and attend regional or national summer programs.

I have informed my parent/guardian(s) about these requirements for participation in Minds Matter.

Time Commitment Agreement

By checking this box, I understand that if I am accepted to Minds Matter I am committing to sessions every Saturday throughout the school year (excluding school breaks). Due to the intensity and rigor of Minds Matter, we cannot accept students who have conflicts that will cause them to miss more than two sessions per semester. We will ask students to leave our program if they fail to disclose a Saturday session conflict that they either knew or should have known about at the time of submitting the application

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By checking this box, I understand that if I am accepted to Minds Matter I am committing to sessions every Monday throughout the school year (excluding school breaks). Due to the intensity and rigor of Minds Matter, we cannot accept students who have conflicts that will cause them to miss more than two sessions per semester. We will ask students to leave our program if they fail to disclose a Monday session conflict that they either knew or should have known about at the time of submitting the application

Time Commitment Agreement

By checking this box, I understand that if I am accepted to Minds Matter I am committing to sessions every Saturday throughout the school year (including school breaks). Due to the intensity and rigor of Minds Matter, we cannot accept students who have conflicts that will cause them to miss more than four sessions per program year. We will ask students to leave our program if they fail to disclose a Saturday session conflict that they either knew or should have known about at the time of submitting the application.

Time Commitment Agreement

By checking this box, I understand that if I am accepted to Minds Matter I am committing to sessions every Saturday throughout the school year (excluding school breaks). Due to the intensity and rigor of Minds Matter, we cannot accept students who have conflicts that will cause them to miss more than four sessions per semester. We will ask students to leave our program if they fail to disclose a Saturday session conflict that they either knew or should have known about at the time of submitting the application.

Time Commitment Agreement

By checking this box, I understand that if I am accepted to Minds Matter I am committing to sessions every Saturday throughout the school year (excluding school breaks). Due to the intensity and rigor of Minds Matter, we cannot accept students who have conflicts that will cause them to miss more than two sessions per semester. We may ask students to leave our program if they fail to disclose a Saturday session conflict that they either knew or should have known about at the time of submitting the application.

Time Commitment Agreement

By checking this box, I understand that if I am accepted to Minds Matter I am committing to sessions every Saturday throughout the school year (excluding school breaks). Due to the intensity and rigor of Minds Matter, we cannot accept students who have conflicts that will cause them to miss more than five sessions per year. We will ask students to leave our program if they fail to disclose a Saturday session conflict that they either knew or should have known about at the time of submitting the application.

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