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Although SBNOLA requires a three- year commitment, many participants feel connected to SB for life. In the past, SBNOLA has offered school placement counseling, college prep testing courses, special events and internship opportunities.
Survey results of alumni revealed the following successes about the program:
- 90% of Summerbridge graduates succeed at New Orleans’ most challenging middle and high schools
- More than 80% of students report that Summerbridge prepared them for high school courses and taught them what it takes to get into college
- 51% of Summerbridge students take algebra in 8th grade (vs. the national average of 27%)
- 73% engage in 2 or more extracurricular activities; 24% are an officer or captain of a club or sport
- 65% of students report increased effort at school after SB
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