Utility Nav Contact Us Careers DONATE SEARCH Search What We Do Where We Serve About Us Get Involved For Students News & Events The Importance Access Program Success Program Success Stories Target Colleges Bluprint Program Access Program A Program Designed to Help High School Seniors Get Into College STUDENTS APPLY HERE Beginning in junior or senior year of high school, students visit our offices to begin meeting with a Bottom Line advisor. They share with us their interests, aspirations, academic history, and family circumstances. Through a series of one-on-one meetings, Bottom Line's full-time college advisors help each high school senior navigate the complex and intimidating college application process. Services While the services Bottom Line provides differ depending on individual needs, our advisor always help students: Build a balanced college list Brainstorm, write, and revise essays Submit college applications on time Apply for financial aid Search for scholarships Review financial aid packages Resolve any problems that arise Select a college that is a good match based on affordability and student fit Unique Approach Our program stands out because of our personalized, one-on-one approach, our thorough understanding of the application process, and our focus on matching students to a school where they can and will be successful. Through our support of students in college, we have gained a unique and invaluable understanding of where students will thrive academically, receive adequate financial aid, and fit into the college culture. With this knowledge, making the right college match is the first step on our students' path to success. How is Bottom Line's College Access program unique? When do you start working with students? Why don't you work with younger students? Who is eligible for your program? How often do you meet with students? Can you help my student / child? Are parents involved in your program? How do students hear about your program? Apply to join Bottom Line! Read about Ina's Story Stay Up To Date Location Boston, MA Chicago, IL New York, NY Worcester, MA National Subscribe What We Do Where We Serve About Us Get Involved For Students News & Events Contact Us Careers Donate Blog OUR MISSION We help first-generation students from low-income backgrounds get into college, graduate, and go far in life. OUR VISION We strive to dramatically transform urban communities by producing thousands of new career-ready college graduates. GOALS FOR OUR STUDENTS We expect our students to earn a bachelor’s degree, accumulate no more than $36,000 in debt, and be employed or continuing their education 6 months after graduation. Copyright © 2016. Bottom Line is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization.