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ICYMI: Our application to become an Advising Fellow is now OPEN! We're looking for engaged undergraduate students to serve as virtual, near-peer mentors to the high-school class of 2026. Did you struggle with the college application process? Are you interested in supporting high-achieving, low-income high school students get into college? Join Matriculate to be a resource for students across the country. Apply here: https://buff.ly/3WTnnhe If you have any questions, DM us or reach out to fellowship@matriculate.org!

"Throughout my time with Matriculate I found myself supported with an amazing advisor and endless resources. As a first gen, low income student Matriculate helped the application process easier to navigate and understand." Marisa, UC Berkeley '28 #ClassOf2024 #CollegeBound

Thinking about becoming an Advising Fellow? See what previous Advising Fellows and High School Fellows have to say about their experiences with Matriculate! Go to buff.ly/3WTnnhe to apply today!

🤝 🎓 Matriculate is excited to announce our new partnership with SchooLinks. Together, we're expanding access to free, virtual college advising for students from underrepresented communities. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/epQfjsxg

"I am proud to be a Chicano / Mexican American. My paternal abuelitos (Asencion and Nestora Contreras) found each other in south Texas (Rio Grande Valley) in the early 1950's and started a family built on love and courage. Together they raised nine children (and numerous grandchildren). They were a family of migrant workers that followed the crops across the southern and western part of the United States where they were in the cold, heat, suffocating humidity, and days that started before sunrise and ended after sunset. Through it all my abuelitos found a way to ensure that their children received an education. My abuelitos boasted about their children's successes and never missed the opportunity to stress how important "your education" is. As a family we battled generational poverty and mental illness in the family, but through our love as a family, we demonstrated the beauty of Mexican American families like ours: resilience and determination. This month I lift up my family that built a legacy for me to continue to shine." "For me, the celebration of our culture and heritage during Hispanic Heritage each year in the fall always feels like a return to home. My pride swells as I read, learn, and hear about the beautiful diversity within the Latine community. The art, music, food, families, and love that emerges in this celebration reminds me of the passion our community brings to all aspects of life." Bryan Contreras Managing Director, Program Partnerships & Growth Matriculate #HispanicHeritageMonth

Incredibly grateful to our friends at EAB for giving me and my teammates at Matriculate the opportunity to talk about our work and how we're working toward closing the college access gap.

Hello from Matty and Maddy, the two newest members of the Matriculate community! This otterly adorable duo is passionate about the college application process, and will be helping to keep High School Fellows and Advising Fellows informed. Matty and Maddy are excited to join us for Matricu-Week this October 7-13 to celebrate our advising community and impact. Follow us to see this dynamic duo in action next week! 🦦 Comment below: what else would you like to know about our new mascots? #ClassOf2025 #CollegeApplications

High schoolers across the country are settling into the new school year, juggling homework, friends, sports, clubs, and more. For senior High School Fellows at Matriculate, you can support them through the stress and excitement of the college admissions journey! Give today to help high-achieving, low-income high schoolers nationwide access free, high-quality college advising. Your gift can make sure students start their journey on the right foot. Visit https://buff.ly/3ZyQbP0 to donate and make a difference today.

"As a first generation undocumented student, it was amazing to have guidance from my Advising Fellow and support throughout the whole college process. Although we both had to explore new things together, it helped me and my AF to learn new things such as the CADAA." Evelyn, Cerritos College '28 #CollegeBound #ClassOf2024

On behalf of all of us at Matriculate, happy Hispanic Heritage Month! We're sending celebration and pride to our community of High School Fellows, Advising Fellows, and staff members who identify as Hispanic or Latinx. Together, we're working to make college more accessible, celebrate accomplishments and personal growth, and change the higher education system for the better. #HispanicHeritageMonth2024 #CollegeAccess