First Graduate

First Graduate's High School Senior Class of 2012 just made their college decisions!

Here is where they are all going:

A Charity Helps Students Aim for Higher Education

Originally published in The Chronicle of Philanthropy site on April 29, 2012.

Kirsten Guarini, a junior in high school, spent spring break traveling from her hometown of San Francisco to Los Angeles, visiting seven colleges on the way. If she enrolls in 2013, she will become the first person in her family to attend college

First Graduate student Ivan Garcia was featured on ScholarMatch.org. Ivan has a goal to raise $5,000 in scholarships for college by May.  You can view his profile at ScholarMatch.org, and help him meet his goal!

First Graduate student Larissa Martinez was featured on ScholarMatch.org. Larissa has a goal to raise $6,000 in scholarships for college by May.  You can view her profile at ScholarMatch.org, and help her meet her goal!

School:  John O'Connell High School

Summer Math Teacher
Full-Time Temporary Position

Through a combination of individual mentoring; academic enrichment, support, and counseling; career exploration; and college financial aid, First Graduate engages young people in a comprehensive program designed to increase knowledge, improve skills, and build confidence.

An Interview with Dr. Gary Gitnick, Founder of the LA-based Fulfillment Fund (a college access organization that inspired the beginnings of First Graduate)

Q:  What is the story behind the Fulfillment Fund and its connection to First Graduate?

Friends,

For many of us the holiday season is a time to reflect on the events of the past year and take stock of the good fortune we’ve enjoyed and the challenges that we’ve overcome.  As I look back on our year at First Graduate, I can safely say that we’re grateful to have enjoyed more than our share of good fortune.  With our first class of

First Graduate is looking for Academic Coaches to work closely with small groups of students, in order to improve upon their academics and study skills.

Fighting for the Dream

By First Graduate College Student Einar Sevilla

Article originally published in The Guardsman, City College of San Francisco's daily paper.
 

Twenty-year-old Raul Barrera says graduated high school with a 3.8 GPA and is a dedicated employee, but he barely makes ends meet.