People
Two mentors and countless volunteers will support you throughout the college admissions process from 10th through 12th grade.
Preparation
Get three years of weekly college-readiness programming, including all of the help you need for SATs, financial aid scholarships, and college applications. As well as academic enrichment in writing and math.
Possibilities
Go to two summer programs where you get the full on-campus college experience or participate in a local internship/research program.
Student Application Process
The application window for Fall 2027 enrollment will open in January, 2027. Applications will have a priority deadline in April, 2027 and a final deadline in May, 2027.
Click the links below to view the forms. Step 1 must be completed by the interested student, while steps 2, 3, and 4 must be completed by the appropriate adult(s).
- Student Application
- Guidance/College Counselor Nomination Form
- Teacher Recommendation (from a current 9th-grade teacher)
- Parent/Guardian Consent Form
Student Requirements
A Minds Matter Student Must:
- Be a high school freshman during the 2025/26 school year
- Maintain a strong overall grade point average of 3.0 or higher
- Be committed to pursuing a college education
- Demonstrate strong academic potential, motivation, maturity, and responsibility
- Be active in extracurricular and/or community activities (part-time jobs included)
- Show that they would benefit greatly from a summer academic experience
- Self-identify as low income (priority given to those who qualify for Free or Reduced Lunch or have a family income under the Very Low HUD income thresholds for King County, as outlined on the HUD website.)
Income Eligibility Guidelines (FY25) for Fall 2026 Applicants
Minds Matter is an organization that rewards hard work, dedication, and achievement, and does not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, or physical ability.
Questions?
For general questions, please email MindsMatterSeattle@gmail.com