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WHAT IS STRIVE?
Strive for College is a new approach to correcting the inequalities of college access. Strive recruits undergraduate student mentors from local universities to guide low-income high school students through the process of applying to, enrolling in and paying for four-year colleges and universities. We are a national organization with chapters across the country.

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Our Chapters: University of Pennsylvania

Chapter Director: Sarah MorrisseySarah Morrissey

Grad Year: 2012

Major: Philosophy, Politics, and Economics (PPE), Minor in Classical Studies

Future Aspirations:

After graduation, I hope to work in consulting. Eventually I would like to attend graduate school at the London School of Economics in their Social Policy and Planning Master's Degree program.

Why are you in Strive?

I feel that educational inequality is a critical issue in the U.S. and that this mentoring program helps meet the needs of students at a key point in their educational journey. By helping students through the college application process, Strive mentors are having a meaningful and long-lasting impact on the students' lives.

What is your favorite thing about Strive?

I really enjoy working on developing a long-term relationship with my mentee.

 

 

Co-Director of PR & Fundraising Name: Monica Purmalek

Grad Year: 2014

Major: Health and Societies

Future Aspirations: Medical School

Why you are in Strive: To help get kids into college!

What your favorite thing about Strive is: Love those awesome orange wristbands!

 

 

 

 

 

Director of Internal Relations Name: Alexandra Cole

Grad Year: 2013

Major: Classical Studies with a concentration in Ancient Greek language and history

Future Aspirations: consulting or investment banking...or law school

Why you are in Strive: I now go to my dream school because I had a great support system during my own college application process. I therefore love any opportunity to help with college stuff, because I know what a difference it can make in a person's life.

What your favorite thing about Strive is: Probably hanging out with the other mentors! By far some of the coolest people I have met at Penn.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Director of Curriculum Name: Manlu Huang

Grad Year: 2013

Major: Political Science, Economics

Future Aspirations: Research

Why you are in Strive: I strongly believe in Strive's mission in helping students apply and attend college, and making a lasting impact.

What your favorite thing about Strive is: The excitement of being involved in such a new, nationally growing organization.

 

 

 

 

 

Former Chapter Director Name: Adam Amdur

Grad Year: 2011

Major: Political Science

Future Aspirations: law school and the NBA

Why you are in Strive: I joined Strive for a number of reasons.  Firstly, serving as the co-Director of my chapter has ingrained in me invaluable leadership skills that I will certainly take with me after I graduate.  Secondly, Strive has taught me to share any passions you have for others.  Finally, Strive is a great avenue to meet all loads of good people.  From the mentors to the mentees, I am always amazed how many friendships I have built during my time with Strive.

What your favorite thing about Strive is: Working with my exec team and....Strive socials, of course!