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Our Results
First Graduate's programming has lead to impressive outcomes for our students, who excel on numerous measures, year after year.
Enrollment & Retention
- 100% of all First Graduate high school graduates enroll in a two- or four-year college and return their 2nd year
- 83% of all First Graduate high school graduates are accepted to a four-year college
Why We Must Fund the Knowledge Economy, an Op-Ed by First Graduate in Good.Is
Originally published in Good.Is on March 12, 2012.
In his 2012 State of the Union address, President Obama said "higher education can't be a luxury—it's an economic imperative that every family in America should be able to afford." But the hard truth is that it's not. And it won't be until we make some changes and view higher education as an investment in everyone's future.
Happy Holidays from 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
The White House Recognizes First Graduate College Senior as a Champion of Change (Agente de Cambio)
Making Change, One Child at a Time
Yvette Ramirez, a First Graduate Senior at Harvard University, was just recognized as a “Champion of Change” (Agente de Cambio) - a part of President Obama’s “Winning the Future” initiative (whitehouse.gov/champions).
The White House Recognizes First Graduate College Senior as a “Champion of Change” (Agente de Cambio)
Making Change, One Child at a Time
Yvette Ramirez, a First Graduate Senior at Harvard University, was just recognized as a “Champion of Change” (Agente de Cambio) - a part of President Obama’s “Winning the Future” initiative (whitehouse.gov/champions).
Donors In-Kind
First Graduate would like to thank our In-Kind contributors!
- 2223 Restaurant
- AB Fits
- Abel and Sondra Aguilera
- Adobe Systems Incorporated
- Acabello Salon
- Thomas Ahn
- Amy Kee Floral Designs
- Anchor Steam Brewery
- Darren Arkava
- Bacar Restaurant & Wine Salon
- Bacardi USA
- Bacchus Wi
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One of the keys to a young person's success is the support that comes from positive relationships with adults.
First Graduate students are paired with a mentor, a responsible adult with an established career that can share their experience of a college education. Mentors help students develop self-confidence and discipline, make sound decisions, set high standards for success and create thoughtful plans for their future.
What's the commitment?
First Graduate will provide ongoing training and support for you and your student.Corporations
First Graduate would like to thank our Corporate donors for their generous support!
Chancellors ($100,000 - $999,000)
- Wells Fargo
Deans ($25,000 - $49,999)
- Capital Group Companies
- Dodge and Cox
- Gap Founda
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First Graduate 10th Anniversary Celebration
May 18th -
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October 25th -
The White House Recognizes First Graduate College Senior as a “Champion of Change” (Agente de Cambio)
October 25th -
First Graduate Students Featured in GOOD!
August 18th -
First Graduate awarded "Best Graduation Guidance"
August 5th
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