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Endless Dreams Foundation

Academic Dreams Program

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Endless Dreams

Foundation, Inc.

Academic Dreams Program This program is designed to support the

academic success of students in grades 9 – 12. The focus of this program is to

improve academic achievement, college preparedness, graduating high school, and

postsecondary success.

The current program "Academic DreamsTM Program” has been developed

to support high school students

Academic DreamsTM

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“Moreover, despite increases in enrollment, minority students continue to lag in both four-year college enrollment and degree completion rates”

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Long Term Student Success Outlook

63% Jobs in the U.S. that will require some college education

90% Jobs in growing industries with high wages that will require some college education

$19,000 Median yearly salary of a high school dropout or a $9.00 / hour wage in 2010

$28,000 Median yearly salary of a high school graduate or a $13.00 / hour wage in 2010

$52,000 Median yearly salary of a college graduate or a $25.00 / hour wage in 2010

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Student Academic Performance

25% High school graduates who took the ACT in 2012 that were ready for college level work

52% 2-Year college freshmen enrolled in remedial math and English Courses in 2012

5% African-American students who took the ACT in 2012 that met all four college readiness benchmarks

13% Hispanic students who took the ACT in 2012 that met all four college readiness benchmarks

8.6% African-American student AP Exam test takers in 2011

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College Financial Literacy

42% Rise in college expenses at public colleges since 2000

31% Rise in college expenses at private colleges since 2000

75%Low-income and minority parents cannot identify scholarships, grants, or loans

as sources of financial aid

34%11th and 12th grade students who rely on media sources such as television, radio,

and newspapers to learn about financial aid

58%Parents with children planning to attend college who do not name scholarships

as a source of funding

72%Students planning to attend college who do not name scholarships as a source of

funding

25%Low-income students who are eligible for Pell grants but do not apply for federal

financial aid

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“The primary issue in college access is no longer building college aspirations, but building a clear path for students to achieve their goals”

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Endless Dreams Foundation –Academic DreamsTM Saturday School Purpose

To provide high school students with the opportunity to participate

in focused on academic and college preparatory activities

to ensure the successful completion of high school and

identify potential postsecondary options for after graduation.

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Endless Dreams FoundationAcademic DreamsTM Program Objectives

To promote the success of students in the service area through:

High School Test Prep Activities

College Preparation Activities

Goal Setting Activities

Career Preparation Activities

Financial Fundamentals Activities

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Endless Dreams Foundation Contact Information

Brittany Yates, CEO/Executive [email protected]. O. Box 2112Waldorf, MD

Alicia Muhammad, Program [email protected]. O. Box 621634Charlotte, NC


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