ROOTS 2026
PROGRAM
Applications are open now
This program supports Black rising high school seniors throughout the college application process. Students will have access to a comprehensive curriculum of materials needed to prepare their best applications.
Additionally, seniors are algorithmically paired with Black Ivy League mentors from whom they receive one-on-one application support and add to their professional network.
Comprehensive Workshop
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Personal Story Building
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College Matchmaking
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Essay Writing
Resources and Tools
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Expert insights on crafting standout applications
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Materials to strengthen your college essays
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Support in navigating the admissions process
Black Ivy League Mentor
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Personalized guidance from BLACKIVY mentors
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Story refinement & essay editing
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Assistance in building student’s top 10 college list
Acceptances
Past ROOTS students have been accepted into...
Past Mentors
Harvard University
West Foster
Majored in Social Anthropology; African American Studies; Ethnicity, Migration and Rights; Spanish
Cornell University
Angela Sem
Majored in Chemistry Minor: Psychology
University of Pennsylvania
Justin Hegar
Majored in Mechanical Engineering
Columbia University
Vongaishe Mutatu
Majored in Mechanical Engineering
Columbia University
Seneca Forch
Majored in Political Science/ Peace & Conflict Studies; International Affairs
Columbia University
Nadia Sharp
Majored in Computer Science
Testimonials
"ROOTS helped me persevere through college applications like a breeze. I will forever appreciate that I was able to take part in this program.”
ROOTS ‘24 GRADUATE