Student Success

  • Pennants for web 4,600 Since 2001, CBI has helped more than 4,600 students enroll in college.
  • "CBI has opened a window of opportunities that were out of my reach. I hope to succeed in my goal of becoming a defense attorney. I know, thanks to CollegeBound, I am well on my way. "
    - James, CBI Class of 2009; Wheaton College Class of 2013
  • Img_2933 31 Since 2001, with the support of their CBI counselors, 31 CBI participants have become Posse Scholars - receiving full tuition scholarships to selective four-year colleges.
  • Cbi event red gowns_smallweb $70m YWLN has generated nearly $70m in financial aid to make college affordable for low-income students.
  • "I feel lucky to have CollegeBound Initiative at East Side Community High School, helping seniors like me walk through the most important steps in our student careers."
    - Hang Jing, CBI Class of 2012, Cornell University Class of 2016
  • 80% Approximately 80% of CBI graduating seniors will be the first in their family to attend college.