Congratulations to the STEP Class of 2019!
Our 64 graduates are headed to 24 colleges and universities across the United States, including:
Middlebury College
Mt. Holyoke College
Pomona College
Rice University
Smith College
Stanford University
Swarthmore College
University of Arizona
U of A Honors College
University of Chicago
Washington University in St. Louis
Wellesley College
Arizona State University
Barrett, The Honors College at ASU
Babson College
Bates College
Bowdoin College
Colgate University
Colorado College
Cornell University
Duke University
Franklin & Marshall College
Grand Canyon University
GCU Honors College
The STEP Class of 2019
All graduates are first-generation college students. They were awarded a total of over 12 million dollars in gift aid to fund their four-year college education!
Every member of STEP’s Class of 2019 worked incredibly hard throughout high school. They successfully tackled the most rigorous courses at their respective schools, spent hours researching and preparing for college during STEP workshops, and took advantage of opportunities to participate in college summer programs across the country as well as STEP’s signature leadership expedition in the wilderness of Alaska.
As they prepare to embark on their next journey, we asked our graduates to reflect back on their time in the program and how it impacted them. The common themes that arose were ones of growth, self-confidence, and hope for the future. In the words of one student,
““Before STEP, I never imagined being able to attend college. Now, I have the privilege to attend an elite school and I’m one step closer to my goal of exploring the world. STEP has taught me that only those who are willing to work hard can write their own future.” ”
We thank the STEP Class of 2019 for their dedication to their education, their families, and their communities. We cannot wait to see the world that they create.