College Students

The True Meaning of “Students Helping Students”

by Betty Monsanto I remember sitting in my freshmen dorm room watching my parents leave. An overwhelming feeling of anxiety came over me as I analyzed my new surroundings. I had worked incredibly hard in both my preparation for the SATs and research on college admissions. Alone, I had tackled the unfamiliar topics of [...]

The True Meaning of “Students Helping Students”2018-01-25T14:20:39-05:00

A Coach Goes Above and Beyond

by James Benedict Last summer I joined Let’s Get Ready as a Math Coach at the Lowell, Massachusetts site. I got involved through the Raytheon Internship Program and am extremely happy that I decided to take part in the program.  I have seen first-hand that these students are talented and motivated to do well. At [...]

A Coach Goes Above and Beyond2018-01-25T14:21:34-05:00

New Paltz students providing free SAT prep through Let’s Get Ready program

From the New Paltz News: A partnership between SUNY New Paltz and the Newburgh School District through Let’s Get Ready, a nonprofit organization that supports underprivileged high school students, is making free SAT and college preparation programming available to local high school students. “The Let’s Get Ready program is valuable for everyone involved,” said Michael [...]

New Paltz students providing free SAT prep through Let’s Get Ready program2017-02-15T19:01:28-05:00

College Students: New and Expanded Alumni Services Available

For Immediate Release Thursday, October 30, 2014 New York NY – Let’s Get Ready announces new and expanded services for our Let’s Get Ready Alumni. Services include: -Near peer mentoring groups at SUNY Stoney Brook University, Westchester Community College, University at Albany and Bronx Community College/Hostos Community College as part of the -CBO Collaborative -Resource [...]

College Students: New and Expanded Alumni Services Available2017-03-21T15:17:19-04:00

Success Stories: Richard Jimenez

During the summer of 2009, when Richard Jimenez was a rising high school senior, his sister Elizabeth was selected to be a Let’s Get Ready Site Director. Having gone through the College Access Program herself, she encouraged her younger brother to apply, a suggestion that would go a long way for him. At the summer [...]

Success Stories: Richard Jimenez2018-01-25T14:24:29-05:00
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