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We are thrilled to spotlight Tamara Fentress, MBA, TeenSHARP’s new Chief of Staff! 🌟 With over 18 years of passionate advocacy for educational equity, inclusion, and support structures, Tamara brings a wealth of experience to our team. Her career has spanned critical roles in technology, project management, legal, and DEIB initiatives, all while championing innovative strategies to support students and families. Starting her journey in a large urban school district, Tamara has developed impactful strategies for more than 86,000 students and collaborated with more than 10,000 educators. Her commitment to education is deeply personal, inspired by her two children, Harmony and Hudson. At TeenSHARP, Tamara’s dedication to equitable opportunities and transformative education will drive our mission forward. Join us in welcoming Tamara to the TeenSHARP family and stay tuned for the incredible work she will lead! #TeenSHARP #ChiefofStaff #HigherEducation #CollegePrep #Education #EquitableEducation #EducationEquity #EducationAdvocate #EducationAdvocacy #Leadership

Full tuition at one of America’s top colleges can stretch to $80,000 or $90,000 per year. Now, imagine that times two. Helping Black, Latino, low-income, and first-generation scholars afford college is one of the greatest joys at TeenSHARP. This includes TeenSHARP alumni twins like Angela and Mayvis who with guidance from TeenSHARP, enrolled in prestigious and rewarding summer programs and took on leadership roles at school. “TeenSHARP was definitely a life-changer for me and my sister,” Mayvis said. Every college we ended up applying to, we wouldn’t have known about if it wasn’t for TeenSHARP. In the past, we thought even going to a state school would be a financially risky decision.” Double majoring in computer science and economics, Mayvis recently wrapped up her first year at Middlebury College in Vermont. Angela is pursuing the same double major at Barnard College in New York City where she matched through the highly-competitive QuestBridge process. Both young women are attending college on full scholarships. Embracing their individual paths was not easy, they said, but TeenSHARP helped. “TeenSHARP makes you feel comfortable and confident to try new things—to be a trailblazer in your family,” Angela said. “At first we were very skeptical about going out of state, but New York City and Vermont are not as far from Delaware as we thought. TeenSHARP opened the world up for us.” If you're a low-income high school senior with top grades, you don't want to miss the August 15th deadline to apply to TeenSHARP's STRIVER Program. Apply ASAP: https://lnkd.in/eGmRZEBW Let us know what questions you have about the college admissions process in the comments!

Please join us in welcoming Sara Llansa Petty, our new Director of Pre-College Success! 🎓 Sara will lead our nationwide efforts to support talented Black, Latino, and low-income students from 9th to 12th grade on their journey to top colleges. Sara’s impressive background includes leading the expansion of EMERGE in Houston, where she helped hundreds of students access selective colleges and scaled the program to impact thousands across multiple high schools. Her expertise and passion for expanding educational opportunities are a perfect fit for TeenSHARP. In her role, Sara will ensure that every student has access to the information and support they need to unlock their full potential and re-imagine what is possible. Welcome, Sara! We’re excited to see the impact of your leadership on our students and programs. #TeenSHARP #DirectorofPre-CollegeSuccess #HigherEducation #CollegePrep #Education #EquitableEducation #EducationEquity #EducationAdvocate #EducationAdvocacy #Leadership

Attention parents! 🌟 Are you looking for opportunities to empower your child’s path to top colleges? TeenSHARP’s STRIVER program offers personalized guidance, college readiness support, and a community of ambitious Black, Latino, and low-income students. 🔗 Encourage your rising senior to apply today: https://lnkd.in/eGmRZEBW #TeenSHARP #STRIVER #STRIVERprogram #collegeprep #academicsuccess #futureleaders #community #empowerment #collegeapplications #changemakers #classof2025 #risingseniors #risingleaders #nominateyourstudent

Meet Daniela Rosiles, a trailblazing student with a powerful story of determination and resilience. As the first person in her family to graduate high school and pursue college, Daniela's journey is an inspiration. 💫 Do you know a rising high school senior who demonstrate exceptional academic potential and leadership qualities? Nominate them today for the TeenSHARP STRIVER Program and empower them on their journey to academic excellence: https://lnkd.in/eGmRZEBW   #TeenSHARP #STRIVER #STRIVERprogram #highereducation #collegeaccess #collegeprep #collegeadmissions #collegemyths #collegeapplications #changemakers #classof2025 #risingseniors

While affirmative action made strides in increasing diversity on college campuses, it fell far short of meeting its intended goals. In “The End of Affirmative Action” documentary, featuring TeenSHARP, CBS Reports teamed up with independent journalist Soledad O’Brien and The Hechinger Report to examine the fog of uncertainty for students and administrators who say the decision threatens to unravel decades of progress.     We’re proud that this impactful work won the Education Writers Association 2023 Visual Storytelling award. Watch the full documentary here and share your thoughts in the comments: https://lnkd.in/eMUVy5tc    #ASUGSV #ASUGSVSummit #CollegeAdmissions #AffirmativeAction 

The barriers to admitting Black and Hispanic students to the nation’s most selective universities are numerous and well-known.    Research shows Black and Hispanic students are far more likely to attend high-poverty schools and to have less access to core college preparatory classes in math and science. On average, underrepresented students are more likely to earn lower scores on standardized college admission tests such as the SAT and ACT due to the widening wealth gap.      The results of these systemic inequalities show a concerning pattern: Black and Hispanic students are leaving college with higher amounts of student debt than white students, impacting both their college experiences and their future prospects.    As we reflect on the Supreme Court’s decision to end affirmative action, our commitment to empowering high-achieving Black, Latino, and low-income students nationwide navigate the ever-changing college admissions landscape has only grown stronger.     Watch the full session for further discussion on the future of college admissions and share your thoughts in the comments: https://lnkd.in/eyK4-4En    #ASUGSV #ASUGSVSummit #CollegeAdmissions #AffirmativeAction 

This week marks the one-year anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to strike down affirmative action.     In this powerful clip from the ASU+GSV Summit, Atnre Alleyne, Co-Founder and CEO of TeenSHARP, sheds light on the persistent racial inequalities within the college admissions process.    Watch the full session for further discussion on the future of college admissions and share your thoughts in the comments: https://lnkd.in/eyK4-4En    #ASUGSV #ASUGSVSummit #CollegeAdmissions #AffirmativeAction 

Juneteenth, celebrated annually on June 19th, marks a pivotal moment in American history—the day in 1865 when enslaved African Americans in Galveston, Texas, were informed of their freedom, years after the Emancipation Proclamation was signed. This day symbolizes the end of slavery in the United States and is a profound reminder of the resilience and enduring spirit of African Americans. For educators, this day can inspire curriculum development, community engagement, and reflection on policies to ensure a commitment to equity and inclusion. As you observe Juneteenth this week, we invite you to take the TeenSHARP Black History Challenge with us— a free, self-paced online course that aims to empower communities to deepen their knowledge of Black History and spark much-needed action on issues of race and social justice. From groundbreaking achievements to moments of resilience and resistance, this course sheds light on the often untold stories that have shaped our nation. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/ek9Uz89T #Juneteenth #BlackHistory #CollegeAdmissions #Education

The sheer volume of excellence among our Class of 2024 is remarkable. Our seniors are headed to some of the most elite colleges in the nation such as Yale University, University of Pennsylvania, Cornell University, Northwestern University, Swarthmore College, Carnegie Mellon University, Boston University, Emory University, and more. Congratulations, seniors! We are so proud of you and excited for all that lies ahead. Once a TeenSHARPIE, always a TeenSHARPIE💚 Visit teensharp.org to learn how you can join our movement for diverse leadership in America, one top college acceptance at a time🚀 #college #university #explore #explorepage #student #collegestudent #collegeapplications #collegeacceptance #collegeadmissions #collegetips #yale #harvard #upenn #dartmouth #cornell #columbiauniversity #Swarthmore #princeton #villanovauniversity #ivyleague #collegesigningday #classof2024