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Bienvenido a la aplicación de estudiantes Breakthrough Greater Boston 2022-2023

Fecha límite de solicitud: 3 de febrero de 2023
Plazo de prioridad: 1 de enero de 2023

Nuestra misión en Breakthrough Greater Boston es inspirar entusiasmo por el aprendizaje, crear caminos a la universidad y promover carreras en la educación.

Breakthrough Greater Boston prepara a los estudiantes para el éxito en la universidad y capacita a la próxima generación de maestros urbanos usando un modelo único de estudiantes que enseñan. A través de nuestro programa de seis años, los estudiantes ganan una pasión por el aprendizaje y la perseverancia y las herramientas para tener éxito en la universidad y más allá.

Esta aplicación es para estudiantes y padres/guardianes para completar. Si tiene alguna pregunta, póngase en contacto con admissions@btgbmail.org y nos ponemos en contacto en breve. 

Welcome to the Breakthrough Greater Boston Student Application 2022-2023

Application Deadline: February 3, 2023
Priority Deadline: January 1st, 2023

Our mission at Breakthrough Greater Boston is to inspire excitement for learning, create paths to college, and promote careers in education. 

Breakthrough Greater Boston prepares students for success in college and trains the next generation of urban teachers using a unique Students Teaching Students model. Through our six-year program, students gain a passion for learning and the perseverance and tools to succeed in college and beyond. 

This application is for students and parents/guardians to complete. If you have any questions, reach out to admissions@btgbmail.org and we will be in touch shortly.

Application Site

Application Cohort
Información general sobre estudiantes y familiares

First Name

Middle Name/Initial

Last Name

Gender

Pronouns

Gender Details (Optional: Clarify or provide additional details)

Date of Birth (MM/DD/YYYY)

Race (If multiple, select Multiracial)

Ethnicity/Nationality (Ex: Salvadoran, Bengali, Dominican, etc.)

Street Address

City

State

Zip Code

Student's Email Address (School or Personal Email Address)

Student's Phone Number (If none, leave blank.)

T-Shirt Size
Información escolar

Current School
Información familiar

Home/Primary Language

Additional Home Language

Language(s) spoken at home if "Other" was selected for either response above:

Is English the student's first language?

If no, what is the student's first language?

Student Eligible for Free/Reduced Lunch

Family Income Range

Is applicant a sibling of current or former Breakthrough Greater Boston student?

What is/are the Sibling(s) Name(s)?

# of Children in the Home (including applicant):

Please list the names and ages of all individuals in the home UNDER age 18:

Please list the names and ages of all individuals in the home 18 or OVER:

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A medida que complete las secciones de la aplicación, no olvide guardarla para que pueda volver a ella más tarde. No se preocupa-- puede seguir trabajando en ello ahora mismo, pero asegúrase de guardarlo a medida que avanza.

As you complete sections of your application, don’t forget to save it so that you can come back to it later. Don’t worry—you can keep working on it right now, but make sure you save it as you make progress.
Saving Instructions
Información de padre/guardián #1

First Name

Middle Name

Last Name

Gender

Gender Details (Optional: Clarify or provide additional details)

Pronouns

Race

Ethnicity/Nationality (Ex: Salvadoran, Bengali, Dominican, etc.)

Relationship to Student

Lives with Applicant?

Mailing Street

City

State

Zip Code

Home Phone

Mobile Phone

Preferred Phone

Parent/Guardian #1 Email Address

Preferred Means of Contact

Preferred Verbal Language

If Other Verbal Language, please enter:

Preferred Written Language

If Other Written Language, please enter:

Education Completed

If Other, please specify:

In what country did you complete your education?
Información adicional del padre/guardián
I would like to provide information about a second Parent/Guardian:
Información de padre/guardián #2

First Name

Middle Name

Last Name

Gender

Gender Details (Optional: Clarify or provide additional details)

Pronouns

Race

Ethnicity/Nationality (Ex: Salvadoran, Bengali, Dominican, etc.)

Relationship to Student

Lives with Applicant?

Mailing Street

City

State

Zip Code

Home Phone

Mobile Phone

Preferred Phone

Parent/Guardian #2 Email Address

Preferred Means of Contact

Preferred Verbal Language

If Other Verbal Language, please enter:

Preferred Written Language

If Other Written Language, please enter:

Education Completed

If Other, please specify:

In what country did they complete their education?
Información adicional

Child Resides with:

Will the student be a First Generation College Student? (neither parent has a 4-year degree from United States)
¿Responder ahora o más tarde?

Would you prefer to answer the next few questions in writing here or in person (via phone/Zoom)?

Why do you want your child to be a part of Breakthrough?

Has your child experienced any significant stress in their life (for example: the death or serious illness or a parent, guardian or sibling; the deportation or incarceration of a parent, guardian, or sibling)?


Please tell us anything else you would like us to know about you and/or your child:

Student Statement

Directions for Completing the Student Statement: - Complete all questions independently. You may brainstorm your answers with a teacher, but all answers must be your own work. - Write in complete sentences and make sure you answer the question fully. Breakthrough wants to see your best writing! - There is no sentence or word minimum or maximum; answer each question thoroughly.




Student Essay

In 1-2 paragraphs, tell us why you want to come to Breakthrough. Please answer both of the following questions. - Why do you want to be a Breakthrough student? - What are your goals and how will Breakthrough help you achieve them? Remember: This should be your best work! We encourage you to write a first draft and submit your final draft after you have proofread and edited it.

Servicios de apoyo académico
Does your child receive academic support services at school (Ex: IEP or 504 Plan)?

Plan Type

IEP or 504 Plan Grade Level


Receiving ELL Support Services:
Información de calificación/curso


Grade Level of Report Card Submitting:

School Year of Report Card Submitting:

School Term of Report Card Submitting: (Ex: For Semester 1 or Trimester 1 select "Cycle 1")
Recomendación del maestro/a/x

Por favor proporcione el nombre y la dirección de correo electrónico de un maestro/a/x que pueda completar una recomendación para usted. Les enviaremos por correo electrónico el formulario, pero puede ser una buena idea hacerles saber que está llegando!

Please provide the name and email address of a teacher that can complete a recommendation form for you. We will email them the form, but it may be a good idea to let them know it's coming!

Recommender Name

Recommender Email Address

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A medida que complete las secciones de la aplicación, no olvide guardarla para que pueda volver a ella más tarde. No se preocupa-- puede seguir trabajando en ello ahora mismo, pero asegúrase de guardarlo a medida que avanza.

As you complete sections of your application, don’t forget to save it so that you can come back to it later. Don’t worry—you can keep working on it right now, but make sure you save it as you make progress.
Saving Instructions



Parent/Guardian Commitment: By typing my name below, I signify that I understand that my child’s attendance during all parts of the program is mandatory. I also understand that my attendance at all scheduled family events is mandatory. I agree that I will try to the best of my ability to schedule all appointments, family events, trips, and any other activities around these dates to ensure my child’s full participation in the program.

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