College Preparation

We provide six years of after-school and summer programming for middle and high school students on the path to college.

We offer 30 hours of tutoring that covers strategies and techniques for efficient, effective studying; time and self-management skills; improving concentration and memory; organization; and test prep.

We serve Cambridge students and families that are underrepresented in higher education. We convene partners and provide support to students completing a post-secondary degree in 6 years.

We offer two series of classes every year, usually 5 to 8 weeks each, that are taught by MIT students for middle and high school students that are age 11+ and up to the end of 12th grade.

Our group of teen council members creates opportunities for local high school students to connect with MIT researchers and the MIT Museum.

We help individuals fill out their FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) so they can get the most financial aid for which they are eligible.

The Harvard Black Men’s Forum created PBHA’s David Walker Scholars to empower young men and masculine identifying individuals in the Cambridge and Greater Boston Area through education and mentorship.

PBHA’s Harvard Muslim Youth Program (HMYP) unites Muslim high school students (ages 14-17) with college-aged mentors for mentorship, spiritual engagement, and self-empowerment.

The Just-A-Start Financial Opportunity Program offers free financial coaching from an accredited financial counselor to help people define and reach their financial goals.

uAspire is a nonprofit organization ensuring that all young people have the financial information and resources necessary to find an affordable path to and through college.

PBHA’s CHANCE is a college preparatory program which strives to give students from local high schools the desire, support, and motivation to go to college and succeed.

We provide information published by U.S. Department of Education about Federal Student Aid and loan forbearance during COVID-19.

CSV offers free tutoring and mentoring to CRLS and High School Extension Program students.

We provide weekly 1:1 tutoring and mentoring for students in grades 9-12

MPF is recruiting Fellows to serve youth in grades 6-12 in schools, city agencies, and nonprofits across the state! Apply today!

We offer a free, dual enrollment program with Bunker Hill Community College.

Bridging The Gap enriches the lives of teenagers through a life-skills curriculum, site visits, and community service projects.

Our cadet training program is a paid, benefitted full-time position with a two-year commitment for Cambridge residents between ages of 18-23 who are interested in pursuing a career in public safety.

We offer safe and fun programming for pre-teens and middle schoolers to connect with peers, build leadership skills, and explore a range of enriching activities in an inclusive environment. 

The City of Cambridge Scholarship Fund was established in 1993 to provide financial assistance to Cambridge residents who wish to pursue post-secondary education.

We specialize in 1-on-1 virtual and in-home SAT/ACT tutoring.

CollegeFindMe is on a mission to change how colleges, educators and students connect—by telling the story of who students already are.

CSV volunteers support students by tutoring or mentoring. Some assist teachers in the classroom. We ask volunteers for 1 hour per week minimum. We place volunteers in all Cambridge Public Schools.

We offer Reading/Writing, Math and Science classes to adults. Students prepare for their high school equivalency test (HiSET/GED) or take classes just to improve their skills.

The MIT/Wellesley Upward Bound Program is a year-round, coeducational, multicultural college preparatory program for high school youth who reside in Cambridge.