Applications to the 2026-2027 Program Are Now Open!

Click here to apply to become a Minds Matter Boston mentee.

Learn more about the qualifications for our applicants and program requirements below.

For any questions, please email student.recruitment@mindsmatterboston.org.

Being a Mentee

As a student in the Minds Matter program, you benefit from services & resources for seven years. Students are admitted as high school sophomores and spend three years in our high school program and four years in our college program.

High School Program

  • Weekly test prep and writing instruction from professional partners;

  • Weekly 2 hour mentorship from two dedicated volunteers;

  • Paid tuition and board for college summer programs at leading universities;

  • Individualized college advising;

  • Access to experts on the college and financial aid processes;

  • A new laptop or stipend for all graduating students.

College Program

  • Individualized support during all four years of college;

  • Access to exclusive career exposure opportunities as well as paid internships;

  • Career coaching and mentorship;

  • Access to financial resources based on participation in the program;

  • Career prep services (resume review, interview prep, etc.)

  • Job search support

Student Qualifications

  • Maintain a strong overall grade point average of 3.0 or higher

  • Are committed to pursuing a college education

  • Are current 9th or 10th graders

  • Qualify for free or reduced lunch under the federal guidelines

  • Demonstrate strong academic potential, motivation, maturity, and responsibility

  • Are active in extracurricular and/or community activities (part-time jobs included)

In order to reach those who most need our services, Minds Matter is committed to serving students who are not being served by other programs that offer similar services. As such, we do not accept students who participate in the following programs:

  • Freedom House

  • Harvard Crimson

  • La Vida Scholars

  • Let’s Get Ready

  • OneGoal 

  • SEED Academy

  • Steppingstone

  • Summer Search

  • Squashbusters

  • Tenacity

  • Thrive Scholars

  • Upward Bound

Your Commitment

Sessions are held on Saturday at either the MIT Campus or Boston University Campus.

  • Sophomore session is from 9:00 am - 2:15 pm.

  • Junior session is from 9:00 AM - 2:15 PM.

  • Senior session is from 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM.

  • There are approximately 25 sessions each year.

  • Mentees are expected to miss no more than 4 of the 25 sessions.

  • Mentees must agree to apply to and attend a recommended college-immersion summer program.

Questions?

For any questions, please email student.recruitment@mindsmatterboston.org.

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