Our Mission

We seek to promote the value of a post-secondary degree to underrepresented public high school students In New York City and help students begin their quest to college.

Mentoring

Our mentors, representing various majors and interests, are available to mentor high-school students one-on-one, inspiring them to pursue post-secondary education and supporting them throughout the journey.

Application Assistance

Forms and applications can be overwhelming! Our volunteers are ready to tackle these together with your students.

Workshops

Our volunteers lead informative and engaging workshops on important topics such as study skills, essay writing, and time management.

Our Approach

College Edge chapters partner with local high schools to run events for their students. This innovative approach connects college students, professional college resources, high school educators, and high school students, ensuring:

  • Proper student targeting

  • Customized programming

  • Coordinated message

  • Integrated peer-to-peer mentoring

  • Skills-oriented events-based approach

  • Collaborative community experience

  • Growing national network

  • Necessary resources provided

Growth Milestones

  • 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status

  • Registered Non-Profit in New York State

  • Work in conjunction with the NYC Department of Education

  • Expanding nationally by forming chapters at other universities

  • Partner with high schools across NYC

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