Your Ambition, Our Network.
You have the drive.
We have the roadmap.
Joining Minds Matter as a sophomore means entering a community 100% dedicated to your success. We don’t just help you apply to college—we ensure you have the financial means to graduate debt-free from the nation's best universities.
Every Saturday, we invest 4.5 hours together to build your future. We start with two hours of high-impact academic and test prep to give you a competitive edge. After a community lunch, we pivot to deep mentorship and career exploration, helping you master the leadership skills and emotional intelligence needed to thrive in any environment. From hands-on academic opportunities to career-pathway coaching, we provide the map to the life you’ve always dreamed of.
We are no longer accepting applications for Fall 2026. Please note the changes to our schedule.
August 29: Application Deadline (Past)
September 5-12: In-Person Interviews
September 15: Acceptance Notification
September 19: Sophomore Orientation / First Day
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The Mentors: You aren’t doing this alone. Get paired with two professional mentors—your "Personal Board of Directors"—who help you navigate high school, life, and the college hunt.
The Academics: Beat the tests. We provide professional SAT/ACT instruction and writing coaches to ensure your application stands out at elite universities.
The Summer: See the world. After your sophomore and junior years, we send you to live and learn on campuses like Harvard, UCLA, or Rice—all expenses paid.
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100% of our graduates are accepted to four-year colleges.
60% of our scholars attend U.S. News Top 100 universities.
“Minds Matter didn't just help me get into college; they helped me realize I belonged there." — MMH Alum
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Sophomore Year: Build the foundation. Focused on Mentorship, Writing, and your first Summer Program.
Junior Year: Master the tests. Focused on SAT/ACT prep and advanced Summer Programs.
Senior Year: Cross the finish line. Focused on college applications, essays, and scholarship hunting.
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You will be High School Sophomore (Class of 2029) this fall in the Houston area.
You are a high-achiever (mostly As and Bs) with big college goals.
Your family meets our income eligibility requirements (generally qualifying for free/reduced lunch).
You are committed to attending Saturday sessions in person.
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Step 1: The Online Form. A quick 15-minute start to tell us who you are.
Step 2: The Interview. A chance for us to meet you (and for you to meet us!).
Step 3: The Offer. If accepted, you join the next cohort of Minds Matter Scholars.