Eliza is a current Senior attending South High School, and despite having to navigate the current reality of virtual learning, she was recently
awarded the Presidential Scholarship through Augustana College in Rock Island, Illinois! Eliza will graduate in the Spring of 2021
, and she has not yet chosen where she will attend, but plans to begin her studies in the Fall.
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In what ways has your Breakthrough experience contributed to your College Bound Journey?
"Breakthrough contributed heavily to my college process. For example, being able to take free SAT prep classes through the College Bound Program was very helpful in lowering my stress and improving my score. In addition, I took multiple prep classes in the summer which helped me prepare for my rigorous course schedule this year."
What does Breakthrough mean to you?
"To me, Breakthrough means family. I've had the pleasure to build relationships with wonderful people, who helped me navigate my way through middle and high school to get to college. It’s an incredible thing to have a support system as strong as Breakthrough and it really has made all the difference in my life. I am grateful that I had the opportunity to experience being a part of the Breakthrough community, and will never forget all that I have learned."
