Impact

  • Pennants for web 4,600 Since 2001, more than 4,600 of low-income students served by YWLN have been accepted to 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 2010 graduate; currently enrolled at Wheaton College
  • Img_2933 28 Since 2001, with the support of their CBI counselors, 28 CBI participants have become Posse Scholars - receiving full tuition scholarships to selective four-year colleges.
  • Cbi event red gowns_smallweb $57M YWLN has generated over $57 million in financial aid to make college affordable for low-income students.
  • "Having my CollegeBound counselor is a blessing that I am truly thankful for. He is the most exceptional person in my life who is truly dedicated to my success as a student."
    - Armand, CBI Class of 2008 now attending the University of Rochester
  • 80% Approximately 80% of CBI graduating seniors will be the first in their family to attend college.