Connect Tutors

Mission

Connect Tutors supports equitable access to college through free and remote application essay tutoring.

Program Description

Connect Tutors is a remote tutoring program providing high school students with free and high-quality college application essay support. We pair predominantly low-income students with our team of tutors, and equip them to build meaningful mentorship relationships that develop the writing skills and confidence of high school students. We believe a student's financial circumstances should play no role in their ability to access college writing support and tell their stories effectively.

Type of service
Tutoring Program
Year Started
2020
Headquarter Location (City, State)
Boston, MA
States of Operation
Massachusetts,
Rhode Island,
Virtual
Operation Locations
Providence
Subject Offered
Other
Other subjects
College essay
Grade Levels
11th Grade,
12th Grade
Languages Offered
English, French, Spanish, Other
Percentage of tutors who can speak a language other than English
25% speak Spanish
Setting
During School
Out of School
Delivery Mode
Virtual
Number of Sessions Per Week
1
Number of Minutes Per Session
90
Number of Weeks Per Program
8
Does your program engage with parents?
No
Organization Type
Nonprofit
Customer Type
District
Type of Tutor
Tutoring Staff, Volunteer
Randomized controlled trial (RCT) study conducted?
No
Quasi-experimental (QED) study conducted?
No
Contact Name
Abel Girma
Contact Email

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