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TRANSFORMING DREAMS INTO REALITY ONE STUDENT AT A TIME Empowering Richmonds Youth Through Higher Education Impact Reach 500 High school students per year 550 College students per year 100 High school graduation rate 9095 College acceptance attendance ABOUT US Empower Lowincome Minority Students to Attend and Graduate Since 2005 College Is Real has been a powerful catalyst in Richmond California dedicated to uncovering the remarkable potential of students from diverse backgrounds. By providing tailored education inspiration resources and transformative support we empower students to become the first in their families to attend and graduate from college creating pathways that break through barriers and open doors to opportunities for academic personal and community growth. Many of CIRs students are the first in their families to attend college. Key Programs At College Is Real we offer a comprehensive suite of programs tailored to guide students from high school to college success College Tours Applications and Scholarships Exposing students to college environments and assisting with applications and financial aid Academic Counseling Designing academic plans that meet university AG admission requirements Mentoring Pairing students individually or in groups with experienced mentors Summer Melt Program Facilitating smooth transitions from high school to college College Success Program Supporting students persistence to college graduation with counseling and scholarships Career Education Providing career education opportunities through field trips and guest speakers Upcoming Events Join us for one andor both events and help celebrate CIRs 20th anniversary as we continue supporting students in Richmond CA make their college dreams come true and CIR in achieving its mission of CHANGING THE COLLEGEGOING CULTURE IN RICHMOND.