Changing the Future
One Student at a Time
Best-in-Class College Advising
Our expert college advisors help EMERGE students become some of the most competitive college applicants in the country.
Exposure to Top Colleges
Every summer, we take over 400 juniors across the country to visit up to six top-tier colleges.
Community at Every Step
Our dynamic community offers comprehensive support to students from junior year of high school through college graduation.
Our Impact
EMERGE sets a new standard for success, consistently shattering national statistics for high-achieving students from low-income backgrounds.
Nationwide
Emerge
- Apply to at least one selective college or university 100%
- Complete a degree within six years 80%
EMERGE Students Attend
Amherst
Barnard
Bowdoin
Brown
Carleton
Carnegie
Columbia
Chicago
Cornell
Dartmouth
Duke
Harvard
Michigan
Massachusetts
Stanford
Swarthmore
Vanderbilt
Wellesley
Williams
Yale
“I will always be grateful that EMERGE opened up so many doors for me to grow academically, professionally, and as a person. If it weren't for EMERGE, I wouldn't be in the position I am in today.”
Sebastian Guevara
Spring Woods High School ‘22
Carnegie Mellon University ‘26
“EMERGE was a big stepping stone for me to achieve one of my goals of getting accepted to my dream school. The guidance that EMERGE has provided me is one thing I could not get anywhere else.”
Tran Chau
Spring Early College Academy ‘23
John Hopkins University ‘27
“EMERGE not only taught me about the different aspects of school but the helpful ways to conquer the world we live in. I couldn't have asked for more!”
Emorie Williams
Spring High School ‘23
Tulane University ‘27
“EMERGE changed my life by providing me with the support and encouragement I needed to strive for success I did not know I was capable of. With EMERGE, their support isn't only focused on academics but also on understanding what matters to you as a person.”
Ismael Diaz
Blanson CTE High School ‘23
Duke University ‘27
“The EMERGE program has been a turning point in my life, providing me with the tools, guidance, and confidence to chase my dreams and live a fulfilling life. The program's impact has been far-reaching and has helped me to shift my mindset, broaden my horizons, and reach for my full potential.”
Rahwa Teshaye
Bellaire High School ‘23
Wake Forest University ‘27
“EMERGE helped me become a beaming achievement of my family. Being able to be the first person in my family to graduate from college is probably the greatest title I could ever receive.”
Elliot Salas
Energy Institute High School ‘20
Syracuse University ‘24
“To me, being a part of the EMERGE family is a privilege. I will always be grateful that EMERGE enabled me to become the best version of myself. Knowing that EMERGE actively does their best to set me up for success, I truly do feel seen and supported at all times.”
Maggie Wong
Westside High School ‘20
Bowdoin College ‘24
“EMERGE continues to support me even after the initial high school process, and that has helped me to be more confident and successful in college. When anyone asks me about my story, I always make sure to include EMERGE. Being a fellow is so much more than college preparation. It's like family.”
Aaniyah Alexander
Houston Academy for International Studies ‘20
Bryn Mawr College ‘24
“EMERGE, to me, is a family that I will forever be grateful for. Even when it was difficult, EMERGE was there to clear up the haze and guide me through stressful processes.”
Edward Lopez
East Early College High School ‘23
Lehigh University ‘27
“When I was younger, people told me I'd never get anywhere in life. Being a first-generation student is pretty hard… If I make one single mistake, it feels like my life is over. Being a part of EMERGE has helped me persevere and become the young lady that I am today.”
Melanie Salas
Westside High School ‘21
Syracuse University ‘24
“EMERGE changed my life by showing me that I am worth more than I think. I will always be grateful that EMERGE encouraged me to step out of my boundaries.”
John Duong
Eisenhower High School ‘23
Yale University ‘27
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