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Why College Track
For nearly 30 years, College Track has proven what’s possible when first-generation students have sustained, decade-long support to earn a bachelor’s degree.
scholars and alumni A community that spans every phase — high school, college, and career — and keeps growing every year.
the national rate for first-generation students College Track scholars earn a bachelor's degree at almost twice the national rate for first-generation students.
In High School
College Readiness
Building the foundation for college success.
We prepare first-generation scholars with the academic skills, guidance, and confidence they need to gain admission to colleges and universities. Through coursework support, personalized mentoring, college application guidance, and more, scholars graduate high school ready to thrive in higher education.
In College
College Thrive
Supporting success from day one to graduation.
Once enrolled in college, scholars receive intensive support to help them excel academically, build leadership skills, and overcome barriers. With ongoing mentoring, academic coaching, financial resources, and a strong community, our scholars earn their degrees at nearly twice the national rate for first-generation students.
In Career
Alumni Network
Staying connected for a lifetime.
Graduation doesn’t mark the end of a scholar’s relationship with College Track. Our Alumni Network keeps former scholars connected to each other, to mentors, and to a community that continues to invest in their growth long after they’ve earned their degree.
For 10 Years
Career & Life Design
Preparing scholars for a lifetime of impact, every step of the way.
Career & Life Design helps scholars explore their interests, build professional skills, and make confident choices about their future. Woven throughout every phase of our 10-year model, it ensures scholars graduate not just with a degree, but with a clear path toward meaningful careers, financial stability, and purposeful lives.
Featured Scholar Story
Being a part of College Track, having that support, and then being able to hold that role for incoming freshmen made me realize I love helping people,” Mia said. “I love helping people in the ways that I was helped, because transitions can be hard to navigate.”
College and University Partners
We are proud to partner with colleges and universities nationwide.
News & Stories
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Tulane University Welcomes College Track to Downtown Campus
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Mazda Continues to Support First-Generation Scholars with Hands-On Look at Automotive Industry
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Investing in the Next Generation: Two College Track Partners Honored at the 2026 ESPYS
The Future Starts Here.
Every gift makes a scholar’s decade-long journey from ninth grade to college graduation and into a career possible.