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    PACT 2013 Summer Academy

    PACT, Inc. is now accepting applications for our FREE Summer Academy! Our workshops include; SAT Preparation, Financial Aid, Personal Statements, Job Interviews, and more!

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    60,000 young people served, and counting!

    PACT, Inc. work affects more than just the lives of these kids – it affects the economic vitality and community of the Bay Area. PACT, Inc. isn’t just changing the lives of disadvantaged youth today, but the level of educational attainment and earning power in the Bay Area for generations to come.

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    The ImPACT

    90% of our students are promoted to next grade level each year
    80% of our students are accepted and enrolled in college each year
    95% of our “college ready” 12th grade students apply to college
    95% of our 12th graders receive their high school diploma or high school equivalency certificate.
    36000 students matriculated college to date 2965 students served last year

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    Testimonials

    My name is Danny McLane, and I am a graduate of Richmond High School and a member of Pact, Inc. This past fall, I attended San Jose State University, located in the heart of Silicon Valley. San Jose State University is the ideal environment to excel in my intended expertise of Biomedical Engineering. All my life I have been fascinated with engineering, so attending a college that specializes in this field is a great honor.—Danny McLane, San Jose State

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    Testimonials

    I will never forget all the heartfelt support I got from you and other college counselors at ALHS. I've just finished my first semester at UC Berkeley; the first semester was challenging but rewarding. My goal so far is to puruse an Economics major and a Music minorYvonne Saho Ting Chen

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Welcome to PACT, INC

Founded in 1963 by Bay Area activists Everett Brandon, JD and Henry Lucas, Jr., DDS to address the undeniable need to assist disadvantaged Bay Area youth, PACT, Inc.'s mission is to substantially increase these young adults’ access to higher education. PACT, Inc.has served 60,000 young people, placing approximately 36,000 students in colleges and other post secondary institutions, most with financial assistance. The organization has developed relationships, experience and curriculum for working with a diverse group of low-income young people – including English Language Learners – from across the Bay Area. Today PACT, Inc. offers comprehensive school-based tutoring, college matriculation and scholarship support services to 2,255 students, 67% of who live in poverty.

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