Breakthrough Greater Boston Application 23-24

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Welcome to the Breakthrough Greater Boston Student Application 2023-2024

Application Deadline: February 29th, 2024

Boston Application Deadline: May 1st, 2024
*Note that Boston is only accepting 7th graders this year

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. 

To complete this application you will need:
  • a family member
  • student who is applying to Breakthrough
  • most recent report card
  • IEP/504 documentation (if applicable)
  • 6th grade teacher email for recommendation
  • 45 to 90 minutes to complete all parts of the application
All students (and families) who submit an application to Breakthrough will be invited in for an in-person interview in February or March.

If you have any questions, reach out to admissions@btgbmail.org and we will be in touch shortly.
Boston Application Closed
We are no longer accepting applications for our Boston site for the upcoming program year.  Please contact our office if you have questions.
Cambridge Application Closed
We are no longer accepting applications for our Boston site for the upcoming program year.  Please contact our office if you have questions.
Somerville Application Closed
We are no longer accepting applications for our Boston site for the upcoming program year.  Please contact our office if you have questions.

General Student Information






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School Information

Teacher Recommendation

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!


Family Information








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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 become a member of the Breakthrough community. Please answer both of the following questions. Why do you want to be a Breakthrough student? A Breakthrough student is: future-focused, self-motivated, excited about learning, a positive community member, and committed to our six-year program. What are your goals over the next six years and how will Breakthrough help you achieve them? Goals can be academic, such as improving in a specific subject or getting into college, or socio-emotional, such as making friends and being able to speak in front of a large group. Remember: This should be your best work! We encourage you to write a first draft or an outline on a different piece of paper and then write your final draft below. 

Wait! Save your Progress!

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
Please use A PERSONAL (OR PARENT) EMAIL RATHER THAN a SCHOOL EMAIL, if possible!
Parent/Guardian #1 Information





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Additional Parent/Guardian Information?
Parent/Guardian #2 Information





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If you do not check either box, we will communicate with you in English.







Household Information










Academic Support Services




ELL Support Services
Grade/Course Information




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