Our MIssion
To prepare public and public charter school students in the metropolitan D.C. area to enter college, earn a degree, and achieve their personal and professional goals.
OUR impact
100% High School Graduation | 99% College Enrollment | Over 70% College Graduation
"At College Bound there are an abundance of people who remind me that anything is possible. "
- Ellice CB '16, University of Southern California '20
College Bound serves over 200 students from more than 50 public schools in the Washington, D.C. area through our Academic Mentoring Program. 100% of our students graduate from high school and are accepted into college. Through our Virtual Mentoring Program, we support over 150 alumni currently enrolled at 68 colleges and universities across 22 states and Washington, D.C., with the goal of degree completion.
In addition to our academic mentoring, we provide:
One-on-one mentorship
College tours twice a year
Scholarships
SAT prep classes
Student Ambassador program with international trips
Career exploration nights
Junior and Senior retreats
Relationship-building activities
In-person visits during first year of college
In addition to our academic mentoring, we provide:
One-on-one mentorship
College tours twice a year
Scholarships
SAT prep classes
Student Ambassador program with international trips
Career exploration nights
Junior and Senior retreats
Relationship-building activities
In-person visits during first year of college
Our vision is to make college a reality by adequately preparing students to matriculate and graduate from college,
allowing them to positively contribute to our society.
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allowing them to positively contribute to our society.
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WELLER SCHOLARSHIP BOURBON RAFFLE
Indulge in the world of fine bourbon with our exclusive raffle featuring six coveted bottles from the Weller Distillery.
Each bottle represents a unique expression of craftsmanship and flavor, sure to delight any bourbon enthusiast.
Best of all, your participation supports College Bound's scholarship program, empowering aspiring students to pursue higher education and achieve their dreams. 100% of all proceeds benefit our scholarship program.
Indulge in the world of fine bourbon with our exclusive raffle featuring six coveted bottles from the Weller Distillery.
Each bottle represents a unique expression of craftsmanship and flavor, sure to delight any bourbon enthusiast.
Best of all, your participation supports College Bound's scholarship program, empowering aspiring students to pursue higher education and achieve their dreams. 100% of all proceeds benefit our scholarship program.
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Mentor of the week |
Featured Alumni |
Mr. Ward … I really appreciate you and your staff, and the mentors you provide. I am thankful for you allowing me to attend this wonderful program ... I thank you for your positive, and supportive mindset. And seeing you smile, and talk so proudly makes me push myself harder, to do better for myself in school and out in this world. I thank you for your encouragement, positive attitude, and enthusiasm throughout each day.”
-CB Student, Dec ‘20
College Bound has launched "1800 Seconds with the ED". This is a monthly podcast for Honor Society members to get to know more about the program and the work that they support as well as a way to share College Bound's impact on local youth.
This month's topic is the International Study Tour and its impact on College Bound's student leaders.
Please contact us if you would like more information about joining the Honor Society to support the sustainability of College Bound.
This month's topic is the International Study Tour and its impact on College Bound's student leaders.
Please contact us if you would like more information about joining the Honor Society to support the sustainability of College Bound.
Currently recruiting mentors and students for the 2024-25 School Year
"At College Bound, there is an abundance of people who remind me that anything is possible. "
- Ellice CB '16, University of Southern California '20
If you have questions about trusts, wills, bequests, or have other estate or planned giving inquiries, please contact Kenneth Ward, Executive Director at [email protected] or call 202.842.0858.
