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YES Prep’s Impact Bootcamp and hands-on college counseling services were recently featured in the Houston Chronicle as powerful models for improving student outcomes after high school. The article contrasts the challenges many Houston-area students face with the structured support YES Prep provides to ensure students not only apply to college but also persist through graduation. 

A Model of Preparation and Support 

The Chronicle spotlighted YES Prep Northline Secondary, where rising seniors participated in the district’s signature Impact Bootcamp, an intensive, multi-day college readiness event offering Common App support, scholarship prep, and personalized advising. The piece emphasized the work of college counselors who guide students and families year-round, helping many first-generation students navigate the complex admissions process. 

YES Prep’s commitment goes beyond applications. The article highlighted alumni success stories like Diego Turrubiartes, a Northline graduate and Dartmouth student, who credited the program for opening new doors. With over 90 percent of YES Prep’s 19,600 students considered economically disadvantaged, the district’s high-touch model demonstrates what’s possible with belief and investment. 

Data-Driven Results 

According to 2022–23 data cited in the article, nearly 40 percent of YES Prep students were considered college-ready based on SAT, ACT, or TSIA scores, more than double the rate of nearby Spring ISD. YES Prep was also close behind larger suburban districts with far fewer economically disadvantaged students. 

“We believe that our students and families deserve a high bar, and they will meet the high bar,” said Bobby Treviño, YES Prep’s Director of College Initiatives. 

The Power of YES

 From bootcamps and scholarship coaching to relentless belief in student potential, YES Prep continues to prove what’s possible when you raise expectations and provide the support to meet them. 

Read the Article  

The full Houston Chronicle article is available for subscribers. If you have a subscription, you can read the full piece here: A fraction of Houston high school students earn a living wage post graduation. YES Prep and Pasadena ISD may offer solutions 

For those who do not have access, this blog provides a summary of key takeaways.   

Learn More About College Initiatives at YES Prep 

Helping students get to and through college is part of who we are. From intensive bootcamps to personalized counseling, YES Prep’s College Initiatives team is opening doors to higher education for thousands of students across Houston. 

Explore how our team supports college readiness, access, and success at every step: yesprep.org/departments/college-initiatives