LGR UNITED
You Made LGR United a Night to Remember! 
Thank you for joining us at LGR United – what a night! We came together for an evening of gratitude, celebrating how our students, coaches, parents, alumni, current and former staff & board members, and so many others have contributed to the success and legacy of Let’s [...]
Let’s Get Ready State of The Org 2024
The State of the Organization 2024 was an inspiring evening celebrating the progress and impact of Let's Get Ready's mission to support 25,000 students annually by 2025. If you missed the live event, don't worry—you can still be part of the journey! Watch the full event and experience the powerful stories [...]
Lena’s Five Year Reflection
When I was appointed CEO of Let’s Get Ready (LGR) in August 2019, after serving as Chief Program Officer for three years, I was both a new mom and a new leader feeling at times overwhelmed by these new roles and responsibilities. At the start, I was unsure if I had the skills and [...]
KIMAREA’S STORY
My name is Kimarea, and I’m a sophomore at Lehman College, where I’m pursuing a degree in Health Education and Promotion. As one of the first in my family to attend college, the journey has been challenging but incredibly rewarding. I’m reaching out to share my story and invite you to join us [...]
A Y’S STORY
Hey everyone, I'm Ayomide, but you can call me A Y. I'm currently a sophomore at Centre College in Kentucky. But my story starts in NYC, where I first discovered Let's Get Ready (LGR) as a high school sophomore. When I began my college prep journey, I needed extra support. My school guidance [...]
AMEL’S STORY
Hi! My name is Amel, and I am a high school senior! I am proud to share that I will graduate in a few weeks and matriculate to Wellesley College this fall. My Let’s Get Ready coach was instrumental in me getting here. I learned about LGR from my sister who also had [...]
COACH LEANDRA’S STORY
Hi! My name is Leandra! I am both a Coach/Access Instructor at Let’s Get Ready and a student at The University of Maryland, College Park, where I am pursuing studies in Public Policy and Sociology. You will receive emails from my peers over the next few weeks. Take time to listen [...]
ANDREA’S STORY
Meet Andrea. She represents the full continuum of the Let’s Get Ready (LGR) experience. Starting as a LGR Student, then advancing as a Coach and a Site Director, to then coming back to the LGR community and giving back as a young professional who co-founded the Associates Council (our Junior Board), [...]
Let’s Get Ready State of The Org 2023
On Wednesday, November 15th, Let’s Get Ready hosted its fourth annual State of the Organization event with an incredible panel of stakeholders including Vice Chair of the LGR’s Board, Laurent Desmangles, Elizabeth Wilson of Hostos Community College & College Now, and LGR Alumna, Luvonda Fuller. In the face of countless challenges that [...]