Supporting Every Student

CARA is committed to supporting all students to and through college, not just high- or low-performers

About CARA

Training High School & College Students

CARA trains high school and college students to work in their own communities, providing support through all parts of the college process: search, application, financial aid, matriculation and persistence.

Our Programs

Building Lasting Capacity

CARA does research on – and policy advocacy for – building lasting college access and success capacity in high schools, community-based organizations, and institutions of higher education.

Policy Advocacy

What We Do

Whole-School Model

Peer-to-Peer Model

Research & Policy

Institutional Change

Change the Future with CARANYC

Full Training and Support for Non-Traditional College Bound High School Students

“I’m so grateful that I was introduced to CARA…”

“because I feel like CARA really made me who I am today and for that, I will ALWAYS be grateful for helping me find a career that I LOVE so much! “

Luz Espinobarro,

Peer Leader – Academy for Careers in Television and Film

Peer Leadership Interviews

Discover the real, personal and community impact our Peer Leadership program aiding students to develop autonomy and motivate their peers to do the same.

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