Get Into Stanford

Slide 1: Get Into Stanford A Mentorship & Tutoring Program 501(c)(3) non-profit*

Slide 2: Feb 21, 2008 Stanford University will give free tuition to most undergraduates whose families earn less than $100,000 a year. By Larry Gordon, Los Angeles Times Staff Writer February 21, 2008 Stanford University today announced a big boost in financial aid that would give free tuition to most undergraduates from families that earn less than $100,000 a year and a complete package of tuition, room and board to those whose household incomes are less than $60,000.

Slide 3: Mission The mission of Get Into Stanford is to help Houston-area middle- income high-potential high school students get into Stanford and take advantage of recently announced tuition breaks.

Slide 4: Specific Objectives 1. Provide a positive attitude and support for students. 2. Teach good study habits needed for a competitive GPA. 3. Motivate students to participate in appropriate extra-curricular activities. 4. Test preparation for high SAT scores.

Slide 5: Implementation Plan  9th Grade: mentorship, teaching good study habits  10th Grade: establish good grades, take PSAT, extracurricular activities  11th Grade: GPA, take the PSAT, visit colleges, take the SAT, extracurricular activities  12th Grade: college applications

Slide 6: Current Status  GetIntoStanford.org web site is nearly ready for accepting online applications.  Currently reaching out to local high school counselors and educators to attract applicants.  Paperwork in process for IRS 501(c)(3) status.

Slide 7: Tentative Budget  Web site hosting: $10/month  Domain name registration: $30  IRS Filing fees: $25  Tutoring Materials: $100/year