Thrive Scholars Staff Handbook Quiz

What is the mission of Thrive Scholars?

• To provide financial aid to all students

• To help high-achieving, underrepresented students from economically disadvantaged communities get into and graduate from Thrive Recommended Colleges

• To offer sports scholarships to talented athletes

• To provide online courses for all students

How long has Thrive been working to support upward economic mobility through higher education?

• 10 years

• 15 years

• 20 years

• 25 years

What percentage of Thrive Scholars were graduating from top colleges ten years after the program started?

• 70%

• 80%

• 90%

• 100%

What was a significant issue faced by high school students in the Thrive program?

• Lack of interest in STEM majors

• Lack of preparation for rigorous coursework at top colleges

• Lack of extracurricular activities

• Lack of financial support

What change did Thrive Scholars implement in 2012 to provide more support?

• Increased financial aid

• Introduced a Summer Academy experience

• Offered online courses

• Provided more AP courses

What are the three areas that Thrive Academies seek to support and strengthen for scholars?

• Financial Aid, Sports, and Extracurricular Activities

• Academic Readiness, Introduction/Preparation for College Life, and College and Career Selection

• Online Learning, Mentorship, and Career Counseling

• STEM Education, Arts, and Humanities

What is one of the benefits of selective institutions for high-achieving students mentioned in the text?

• They offer free tuition

• They provide a rigorous academic environment with distinguished faculty

• They guarantee job placements

• They offer sports scholarships

Which group has the lowest percentage of individuals born into poverty who will ever earn a six-figure salary?

• White Americans

• Latino individuals

• Black individuals

• Asian individuals

What is the primary goal of Thrive Scholars?

• To support high achieving students of color from economically under-reserved communities

• To provide financial aid to all students

• To offer online courses for high school students

• To prepare students for sports scholarships

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the ideal student profile for Thrive Academies?

• Earn primarily A’s in the most challenging courses offered at high school

• Planning to apply to college during their senior year

• Highly ranked amongst graduating class

• Involved in multiple sports teams