LEAD: Linking Education and Diversity
What is LEAD?
LEAD is a college preparation and motivation program developed especially for Boston Public High School and METCO seniors to provide support with the college admissions process. Beginning with the college essay and building a college list, and ending with scholarship applications, LEAD will teach Boston high school seniors the strategies needed for a successful college application. Each high school student is paired with a Northeastern student mentor who is trained to assist with the college process.As a LEAD participant, you will benefit from small group teaching, mentoring, and a detailed curriculum to effectively master the college application process from start to finish. Download the LEAD flyer here.
LEAD Mission
LEAD empowers high school students from Boston to realize their potential beyond high school as capable college students through motivation and outreach throughout the college admissions process.
- Providing tools for college planning and organization
- Helping high school students to realize their full potential forcollege
- Offering support and motivation throughout the college application process
LEAD LABS
LEAD LABS provide a structured and supportive work environment with computer access for two hours each week. LEAD participants meet as a group in LEAD LABS on Northeastern’s campus to work through the college application process. In addition to weekly LEAD LABS, high school seniors and mentors/teachers will participate in Saturday LEAD Retreats at four crucial points in the application process to share strategies for college success.
As a LEAD participant, you will learn strategies to help you get into college, including:
- Self-Advocacy and communication skills throughout the college admissions process
- Mastery of the college essay
- Organization tools
- College application strategies from admissions experts
- Financial aid forms and scholarship searches
2011-2012 LEAD DATES (LEAD participants are expected to attend all sessions)
- LEAD JUNIOR YEAR KICK-OFF: Wednesday, June 15, 5-7 p.m. LEAD LABS: Wednesdays from 5-7 p.m., September 27-March 1
- LEAD Retreats: Four Saturdays from 11-2 p.m., unless noted October 1 (College Visit), October 15, November 19, December 10,
- Wednesday, June 8, Parent-Student Orentation 6-7p.m.
The application is due MAY 17, 2011.
Download the PDF Application here
FAX to: LEAD at 617-373-4213 or mail to: Northeastern University / LEAD Jana McCarthy 360 Huntington Avenue 228 Curry Student Center Boston, MA 02115
For more information about LEAD, contact Lauren Machunis l.machunis@neu.edu or Jana McCarthy jg.mccarthy@neu.edu.