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how to apply

Minds Matter Class of 2028 applications are closed. Minds Matter Class of 2029 applications will open next year in early/mid 2026.

Thank you for your interest.

Minds Matter Freshman Bridge Program Application

Available to current Freshman students meeting the criteria listed below
Application deadline is January 31st, 2026
Program runs from February to late April 2026

Minds Matter Class of 2028 Application

Available to rising Sophomore students meeting the criteria listed below and who did not apply to the Freshman Bridge Program
Rolling admission
Program runs from Sophomore through Senior year of high school

Parent Form

A Minds Matter applicant must:

Be highly motivated and interested in attending a four-year college
Have a grade point average of at least 3.0 (prefer 3.5 or above)
Meet the Federal Income Eligibility Guidelines for free or reduced-priced lunch
Willing and able to make the time commitment (every Saturday September through April, 10:30am – 2:30pm)