Greater Washington
2012 applications are now closed.
The HYI Kick-Off
August 1-5, 2012
Marymount University
Beginning in the summer, approximately 100 high school students from throughout the Commonwealth of Virginia, Maryland, and the District of Columbia will experience Marymount University’s campus through a four-day, three-night college empowerment program where they will learn to overcome both real and perceived barriers to college access. The students will participate in college and career workshops, connect with local Hispanic professionals, meet college admissions officers, interact with near-peer mentors, listen to inspirational speakers, and compete for scholarships. Throughout the on-campus experience, the students will build their confidence and receive practical tools to help them along their pathway to college.
Long-Term Goals
Based on national alumni post surveys dating back to 2004, we expect:
- 75 percent of alumni will achieve a bachelor’s degree within six years of graduating from high school
- 50 percent of alumni will pursue careers in business, health care, or STEM
- 65 percent of alumni will report having volunteered at least four hours/month in the previous six months
Short-Term Milestones
Following the kick-off of the 2011 Virginia and Maryland Hispanic Youth Institutes,
- 100 percent of alumni agreed with the statement “I am going to college”
- 49 percent said they were going to pursue careers in business, health care or STEM
- 57 percent said they were confident in their ability to make a difference in their community.