Imani's Way
Where College Dreams
Find Direction
Imani’s Way is a specialized educational coaching organization dedicated to building college access and exposure opportunities for high-need public high schools. We serve communities with:
Imani’s Way is a specialized educational coaching organization dedicated to building college access and exposure opportunities for high-need public high schools. We serve communities with:
- High populations of students eligible for free and reduced lunch
- First-generation college students
- Immigrant communities where English is a second language
Our mission is to level the playing field, ensuring every student has the knowledge, resources, and confidence to pursue higher education regardless of socioeconomic background.
Our mission is to level the playing field, ensuring every student has the knowledge, resources, and confidence to pursue higher education regardless of socioeconomic background.
THE CHALLENGE
THE CHALLENGE
In New York City public high schools with high-need populations: Only 16% of low-income students earn a college degree within 6 years (NYC DOE College Completion Report, 2023) 70% of first-generation students report feeling overwhelmed by the application process (CUNY First Generation College Student Survey, 2022) Over 40% of eligible students never complete the FAFSA, leaving millions in aid unclaimed (Federal Student Aid Office, NY Region Report, 2023) Limited exposure to college environments creates barriers to enrollment and persistence (Education Trust-NY, 2022)
In New York City public high schools with high-need populations: Only 16% of low-income students earn a college degree within 6 years (NYC DOE College Completion Report, 2023) 70% of first-generation students report feeling overwhelmed by the application process (CUNY First Generation College Student Survey, 2022) Over 40% of eligible students never complete the FAFSA, leaving millions in aid unclaimed (Federal Student Aid Office, NY Region Report, 2023) Limited exposure to college environments creates barriers to enrollment and persistence (Education Trust-NY, 2022)
OUR SOLUTION
OUR SOLUTION
We work with your budget and needs to create the perfect package:
We work with your budget and needs to create the perfect package:
- Workshop Series: A la carte sessions to address specific needs
- Application Intensives: Concentrated support during key application periods
- Comprehensive Capacity Building: Year-round coaching of an identified staff member to lead college exploration and enrollment support within your high school community
- Exposure Opportunities: Whether college visits, rep visits at your school site, or access to NYC college fairs, let’s build your student’s college knowledge
