Nov 5Big news from the Reach family!Congratulations to An, Reach for Excellence Class of 2027, on being selected to serve on the Gwinnett County Public Schools Superintendent's Student Advisory Council for 2026–27! This honor is reserved for students who show leadership, integrity, and a real commitment to their school community. This year, An will bring student voices to the district's decisions and help shape the future of his schools. We've watched him grow into a confident leader, and we couldn't be prouder. 🪜⭐ #CommitToTheClimb #ReachForExcellence #StudentVoice #GCPS #FirstGen #FutureLeadersImpact
Reach for ExcellenceImpactin 6 numbers
To date96%of graduates matriculated to college- 2026233%average increase in SSAT scores
2026more than$550,000in freshman-year scholarships secured- To date35graduate school acceptances
To date111different high schools attended- 202577%of applicants enrolled in private or independent schools
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Nov 5Big news from the Reach family!Congratulations to An, Reach for Excellence Class of 2027, on being selected to serve on the Gwinnett County Public Schools Superintendent's Student Advisory Council for 2026–27! This honor is reserved for students who show leadership, integrity, and a real commitment to their school community. This year, An will bring student voices to the district's decisions and help shape the future of his schools. We've watched him grow into a confident leader, and we couldn't be prouder. 🪜⭐ #CommitToTheClimb #ReachForExcellence #StudentVoice #GCPS #FirstGen #FutureLeaders
At the end of September, Reach for Excellence's Executive Director, Dr.♥ 67 · Oct 9
As we approach the beginning of the school year…♥ 61 · Aug 4
Congratulations to Cohort 2026 X!♥ 53 · Jul 15
Reach for Excellence is excited to share that some of our high school alumni…♥ 43 · Apr 28
Following Saturday's Stepping Up Ceremony…♥ 41 · Jul 17
Once a week, scholars head out for hands-on learning beyond the classroom.♥ 40 · Jul 9
At the end of September, Reach for Excellence's Executive Director, Dr.
♥ 67 · Oct 9
As we approach the beginning of the school year…
♥ 61 · Aug 4
Congratulations to Cohort 2026 X!
♥ 53 · Jul 15
Reach for Excellence is excited to share that some of our high school alumni…
♥ 43 · Apr 28
Following Saturday's Stepping Up Ceremony…
♥ 41 · Jul 17
Once a week, scholars head out for hands-on learning beyond the classroom.
♥ 40 · Jul 9
Tuition-Free ProgramReach for Excellence is a free program that offers students with limited income a combination of academic, cultural, and communal experiences that prepare students for the challenges of high school and college preparatory programs.
- High School Program
Our High School Program begins with intensive high school placement support during eighth grade and continues through grades 9, 12, helping scholars successfully transition to high school, make thoughtful academic choices, explore college and career pathways, and prepare for thei
- Comprehensive High School Placement Support
Reach supports both students and families throughout the high school application and financial aid process, offering family workshops, individual guidance, and hands-on support every step of the way.
- Curriculum
Students attend three consecutive summers of five weeks each, complemented by Saturday sessions during the school year of 7th and 8th grade.
Reach 8th-grade scholars are hard at work preparing for the SSAT!
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Reach for Excellence recently hosted our annual High School Fair…
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At the start of the Saturday Sessions, Reach hosts mandatory parent meetings to share…
Sep 110 likes
Reach is back in Session!
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Reach for Excellence is wrapping up preparations for the start of the Saturday Sessions.
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This summer, our rising 7th grade students had the opportunity to practice their…
Jul 2114 likes
On June 16, Reach for Excellence celebrated our 25th Anniversary!
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Reach Summer Session is in full swing!
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We are quickly approaching the start of our Summer Sessions!
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Reach for Excellence welcomed our newest cohort at the end of April!
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Big news from the Reach family!
Nov 5
At the end of September, Reach for Excellence's Executive Director, Dr.
Oct 967 likes
Exploring new possibilities for high school!
Sep 226 likes
High school application season is officially underway at Reach!
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Reach for Excellence recently hosted our annual High School Fair…
Sep 1525 likes
Following Saturday's Stepping Up Ceremony, alumni from our very first cohorts came back to celebrate 25 years…
Jul 1741 likes
Cohorts H and I are leading the Alumni Recurring Gift Campaign in honor of our 25th anniversary!
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- reachforexcellence.orgMay 2026 NewsletterMay 12PDF
- mailchi.mpApril 2026 Newsletter1 min read · Apr 24
- mailchi.mpMarch Newsletter2 min read · Apr 24
- mailchi.mpFebruary 2026 Newsletter2 min read · Feb 18
- mailchi.mpJanuary Newsletter2 min read · Jan 18
- mailchi.mpDecember 2025 Newsletter2 min read · Dec 17, 2025
About
Reach for Excellence is a free program in Atlanta, founded in 2001, that prepares motivated middle school students of limited income for college preparatory high schools and supports them through college applications.
Chamblee, GA
- Based in
- Chamblee, GA
- Founded
- 2002
- EIN
- 01-0614724
- Website
- reachforexcellence.org
- @reachscholars
- Learning