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www.doublethenumbersdc.org
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Helping your students know what they need to do to get to college
Double the Numbers DC
Brought to you by Double the Numbers DC, a coalition working to double the numbers of DC public and public charter school 9th graders who:•finish high school within five years; •enroll in college; and•graduate from college in a timely fashion.
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Double the Numbers DC
Partners include:• DC Mayor• DC City Council • Office of the State Superintendent
of Education• DC Public Schools• DC Public Charter School Board• DC Board of Education• Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
• College Success Foundation• Consortium of Universities of the
Washington Metropolitan Area• DC Children and Youth Investment
Trust Corporation • DC College Access Program• DC Public Charter School Association
Other policymakers, college access providers, principals, teachers, counselors, parents, and business and community leaders
Know what it takes to get to college
Students can:• Find out about
scholarships.• Get step-by-step
advice and checklists.
• And more.
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Find the money
An interactive search makes it easy to find scholarships.
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Understand why college is important
An interactive quiz helps students understand the education they need to get the lifestyle they want.
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Created specifically for students
Features video advice from students, parents, and others.
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Stay on track
Grade-by-grade checklists help students stay on track.
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Resources for CAPs and educators
Information on:• College
Awareness Month.
• Creating a college-going culture.
• Activities you can do with your students.
More than just a Web site
Stay up to date:• become a
Facebook fan.• view videos on
YouTube.
And be sure to share with your students, friends, and family!
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Visit the site
www.doublethenumbersdc.org
For more information, contact:Yvonne Green
Double the NumbersCollege Success Foundation