reach in. reach out. reach beyond.

A two year college advising and enrichment program for high school juniors and seniors.

Find out how REACH (formerly known as Passport) has impacted our first graduating cohort: Watch the REACH video!

**REACH is no longer accepting student applications for the Class of 2012. If you are interested in being put on the waiting list for the REACH Class of 2012, please contact us at reach@bostonvineyard.org

What is REACH?
REACH is two-year enrichment and college advising program for high school juniors and seniors. Through this program, students will: define their life mission; enroll in a college that is a good fit; and develop leadership, life, and relational skills in order to thrive in college and accomplish their life mission. Key elements of REACH include: weekly workshops, mentoring, a supportive and diverse cohort, SAT prep, college advising and career exploration. After successfully completing REACH and enrolling into a 2 or 4 year college, students will be eligible for a college scholarship. To read more about REACH, download a REACH brochure.

What are the benefits?

• Excellent college advising: Help with college admissions, financial aid, and scholarships
• Free SAT prep by Princeton Review
• College scholarship
  
• College tours: Local and out-of-state
• Special events: Tickets to sporting events and plays
• Exciting workshops: Time management, public speaking, social justice
• New relationships: Meet other high school students, college students, and adult mentors.

How do I Apply?

REACH is no longer accepting student applications for the Class of 2012. If you are interested in being put on the waiting list for the REACH Class of 2012, please contact us at reach@bostonvineyard.org
 

What else do I need to know?

• Eligibility Requirements: In order to apply, students must: Apply as a sophomore,  have a minimum GPA of 2.0 and have completed and passed: Algebra 1, One Science class,  Two English courses.
   
• Time Commitment: REACH meets weekly from 4-6pm through the students' junior and senior year. Weekly assignments are due at the beginning of each workshop.
   
• Enrollment Fee: If you are accepted into the program, you will be required to pay a $60 enrollment fee. Scholarships are available to those with special financial circumstances.