Early College Awareness

Thank you for your interest in Early College Awareness. Please note that the information on this page is currently being reviewed and updated by Harvard staff to ensure participating organizations are in compliance with recent admissions guidelines. If your Club has questions or concerns, please contact Larry Kahn, AB ‘83 and Peter Mazareas, AB ‘73.
 

Welcome to Early College Awareness (ECA)! We believe in the power of alumni volunteers to transform the educational trajectory of middle schoolers and 9th-10th graders. We're thrilled  that club volunteers want to make a meaningful impact in their communities through ECA.
 

According to the Harvard Impact Study, education is the #1 focus for alumni volunteer efforts. With ECA, you have the chance to be a part of something truly special – helping students and parents understand that a college education is within reach, regardless of their background or circumstances.
 

ECA isn't about recruiting for Harvard. Instead, it's about breaking down barriers and opening doors for students who may not see college as an option. Whether you're engaging with middle and high school students, or providing support to families navigating the college process for the first time, your involvement with ECA is invaluable.
 

Key components of ECA include:

• A focus on middle school, 9th and 10th graders and parents/legal guardians in underserved communities.

• Alumni sharing their personal story of how they benefited from higher education in a classroom or assembly for both middle school and high school students.

• Alumni sharing general resources (e.g. ease of using the common app, financial aid and scholarship information/web-links)

Ready to learn more? Dive into resources, including presentations from past webinars and our comprehensive ECA toolkit. These materials are designed to equip you with everything you need to launch ECA and make a difference in your community.