As we begin 2021 and the second half of our academic year, we are mindful of the role that self-esteem and self-efficacy play in the work we do with our students. All students are capable of succeeding once they believe they can, but sometimes it takes someone else believing in them to ignite an awareness of their own potential. Since…
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100% College Persistence
FAFSA completions have declined significantly from last year, particularly among low-income and first-generation populations. Without completing a FAFSA, students cannot access the financial aid that would make college more affordable. Many of these students are derailed by the lack of guidance that would have helped them complete their applications and financial aid forms. The graph below illustrates how DTS is…
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Meet Alex, DTS High School Senior
“I joined DTS because I felt unsure how to tackle high school and beyond. I am the eldest child of a Korean immigrant; my father never had the experience of attending high school in America so I worried about getting on and staying on the college path. Since the summer before 9th grade, I have been so well guided and cared…
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Inhabiting the Growth Mindset
High school senior Mia (pictured here) was struggling in AP Economics so she made a point of studying a great deal for an upcoming test. She felt confident going into the test and was upset when she failed the exam, dropping her already low grade in the class to an F. Instead of giving up or deciding that the class…
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100% of the DTS College 2020 Class graduates in 4 years!
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