TeenSHARP

In 20232024, Teensharp continued its mission to prepare high-achieving black, latino, and low-income students for admission to top colleges and academic success. Now in its 15th year, Teensharp has served over 500 alumni and currently supports 1,500+ students and families through college readiness assessments, a bilingual parent network, parent advocacy education, and cultural enrichment like the black history challenge. Teensharp maintains a 10-year commitment to each student and their family.the striver program accepted 104 scholars from 15 states (18.9% acceptance rate), with applicants from over 29 states. Scholars engaged in 50+ hours of personalized advising annually, completed 5+ summer program applications and 15+ college applications each, and families participated in 30+ hours of enrichment programming.teensharp striver college admissions outcomes include: 100% of seniors admitted to 4-year colleges. 96% attend top institutions that meet full financial need. 95% are on track to graduate in 4 years. Graduates have an average debt under $15,000less than half the national average for black graduates.teensharp was featured in a national cbs/soledad o'brien documentary on affirmative action and continued to grow its impact through the Delaware goes to college academy, which had more than 750 applicants from across the state, and 350+ students participated in the weeklong program, along with 170+ parents attending the virtual parent workshop in its 8th year. In its 9th year in Delaware, Teensharp students continued to break barriers in selective college admissions despite national declines in black and latino enrollment.in 2024, Teensharp expanded alumni career and financial coaching. Participants in the latest cohort increased savings by $5,177, reduced debt by $3,570, and grew investment portfolios by $1,861 on average. Our alumni continue to secure competitive opportunities at amazing institutions before and after graduation.