Fulfillment Fund’s summer bridge programming is designed to support our recently graduated 12th-graders during their transition from high school to the first day of college. Through a series of preparatory workshops held over the summer, we mitigate the “summer melt” phenomenon, which affects 10 to 15% of students nationwide who fail to successfully matriculate to college even after gaining admission. This initiative also builds a new community for first-year students embarking on their college journey.
Our summer bridge curriculum reviews important materials for incoming freshmen including navigating financial aid, how to get into the classes students need to graduate, upcoming enrollment deadlines, and basic tips for life on campus. It also covers cultural issues first-generation students face, such as imposter syndrome and adapting to distance learning.