Hive Mind is recruiting current high school sophomores (class of 2027) to join our program in Fall 2024.

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Requirements

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A Hive Mind applicant must:

• Maintain a strong overall grade point average of 3.5 or higher

• Be from an under-represented, low-income or diverse background

• Be committed to pursuing a college education

• Demonstrate strong academic potential, motivation, maturity, and responsibility

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Hive Minds is an organization that rewards hard work, dedication, and achievement, and does not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, or physical ability.

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Time Commitment

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Students are required to attend all the Hive Mind Saturday sessions during their high school academic year. Each session is from 10am - 1:30pm on Saturdays when the students have high school. In addition, students should plan to spend 2-3 hours each week doing Hive Mind related work, such as homework, college essays, college applications, etc. 

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Benefits

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• 120+ hours of classroom instruction: We provide instruction in Math, Writing, Critical thinking development, and ACT/SAT test preparation.

• Extracurricular activity: Hive Mind is something students can share with colleges as something where they went above and beyond outside of regular classroom work; attending Hive Mind 2 academic Saturdays per month for 3 years.

• Weekly mentoring: Each student is assigned two dedicated mentors for 3 years from sophomore year of high school until graduation. The mentors help students with the college application process.

• Professional network: Each student will be introduced to new professions and companies through shadowing days and site visits.

• Financial Coverage: Hive Mind will cover all fees associated with the college application process (~$2,000) and you will receive a $1,000 stipend each year of college.