Preparing Students for What Comes Next
We help students set goals, navigate college planning, and build the knowledge needed to pursue their future with intention.
Mission Statement
Our mission is to support high-achieving, under-resourced high school students in navigating the transition to college. By providing personalized guidance, academic support, and college advising mentorship, we help to position students to access competitive opportunities and pursue their dream career path.
Services
We offer personalized tutoring, SAT prep, and one-on-one college planning to holistically support students so they are prepared for college and their future ahead. Through mentoring, application support, and skill building, we work alongside each student to strengthen confidence, identify pathways, and remove barriers that stand between potential and opportunity.
Weekly 1-on-1 Academic Tutoring Focused on SAT Prep, English, and Math
- Reading comprehension, grammar, and math skills
- Test-taking skills and strategies
- Schoolwork assistance
Bi-weekly 1-on-1 College Advising Mentorship
- Individualized support in the college planning and application process to increase competitiveness
- College and scholarship essay revision assistance
- Scholarship, career, financial & resume guidance
Personalized & Holistic Support
- Embedding practical life skill strategies into primary programming
- Assisting students in navigating internal & external challenges during to smooth their path to college
- 1-1 check-ins and ongoing collaboration with program director
Events & Celebrations
- Connecting students, parents, CLTRising team members, and community members to strengthen motivation
- Providing hands-on student and parent workshops & resources to build knowledge & increase confidence
- Celebrating successes and growth of CLTRising scholars
Academic Resources & Financial Support
- Scholarship funding for prestigious academic opportunities
- Reimbursement of transportation costs & SAT fees
- Study guide practice books & graphing calculators
This Program is for You If:
- You are a rising junior who is a high-achieving, hard-working student with a 3.75 unweighted GPA.
- You are willing to put in extra time and effort to reach your educational goals.
- You want to improve your academics at school, especially in English and Math.
- You want to boost your SAT scores.
- You desire to attend a selective college or university.
- You want to receive personalized guidance through the college application, scholarship, and essay writing process.
- You are eligible to receive a Federal Pell Grant and CommonApp fee waivers and/or your family receives a lower income according to the USDA income eligibility guidelines.
Application Information
Enrollment opens for eligible sophomores in February 2026 and closes in April 2026.
Please reach out to Maryanne at [email protected] for details and access to the application forms.
Success Stories
A few testimonials from students, parents and faculty who have worked with CLTRising
I feel incredibly fortunate to have been able to participate in CLTRising. It has undoubtedly profited me in a variety of ways. The best thing about this program, in my opinion, is that each student receives individualized attention, which gives students the confidence to open up and ask questions when they need assistance. Maryanne, my mentor, has supported me through my daily struggles as well as with my academics. Additionally, this program allowed me to learn more about college applications and supported me as I made the move from high school to college. Overall, CLTRising gave me a fantastic mentor and enabled me to be successful in getting into a great university.
The CLTRising program has significantly impacted my confidence in my education. When I didn’t do well on an assignment or wasn’t feeling motivated at school, instead of facing scrutiny, I received an overwhelming sense of support and guidance.
Participating in CLTRising has been a smart decision for me. My tutors provided me with ample resources and strategies to tackle the SATs. I was also offered individualized attention, addressing my specific needs and concerns, which helped me gain confidence and clarity. My instructor also helped me identify my strengths and unique qualities and helped me craft a compelling personal essay for college admission. Thank you, CLTRising!
I am incredibly grateful for the support CLTRising has given me with my college admissions journey by offering SAT/ACT tutoring services in English and Math, providing feedback on admission and scholarship supplements, and giving advice on the college admissions process. I not only boosted my SAT score and received assistance with revisions on my supplemental essays, but I also gained constant guidance to become successful when applying to college.
This program gave me confidence to know that I will be prepared for college admissions. Their help with SAT preparation and the college application process is phenomenal, and now I've been admitted to a top school!
CLTRising is the best service one can get for the SAT and ACT, which also includes help with college planning. They have great tutoring sessions, helpful tips and lots of resources. Alice is an amazing math tutor and Maryanne is a blessing. She helps out with literally everything from college essays, SAT ELA tutoring, making sure that the student stays organized, to helping them believe that they can achieve anything and solve any problem. Plus, CLTRising is also very understanding of their students’ situations and is flexible. All you have to do is be willing to give them your best.
CLTRising has helped me significantly and has put me on a fast path to success. In addition to tutoring and college application help, Matt has provided me with finance internship opportunities while I am attending Dartmouth. This has helped me to build my resume and gain experience that otherwise would have been very difficult as a college freshman.
