Where talent meets opportunity

Why we exist?

Talent is universal.

Opportunity is not.

Every year, about 1 million first-generation low-income students enroll in college. These are students with ambition and potential.

But they face barriers: financial, academic, and social. Right now, only 1 in 4 first gen students will graduate with a bachelor’s degree—compared to nearly 3 in 5 of their peers with a parent who completed college (source).

Squared scholars chart a different path. In three years, we move from uncertain futures to being Squared away for college.

“I am a first-generation college graduate. I always dreamed of becoming a physician.

Without (HS)2, I would have never prepared myself for higher education.” - Sabrina, Medical School Student

What we do?

A Model That Works

The Squared Network develops summer programs at independent boarding schools for first-gen, low-income students from public schools. Our programming is STEM-based, college-oriented, and fosters a community that feels like family.

Our model, by the numbers

1 unique culture

3 programs in our network—and growing!

3 years of continuous programming

15 weeks of residential living

75+ hours of college counseling

150+ hours of rigorous STEM training

100% first gen and/or income eligible students from public schools

Our growing network

Squared at the Kent School - piloted in 2024, opened and operated by the Squared Network

Squared at the Middlesex School - coming in 2026, opened and operated by the Squared Network

(HS)2 at the Colorado Rocky Mountain School (CRMS) - affiliate of Squared; established 2007, a program of CRMS

(MS)2 at Phillips Academy, Andover - established 1977, a program of Andover

Program Completion Rate

88%

College Graduation Success

within 6 years by alums of affiliate program

9.3 / 10

90%

from admission to graduation of Squared program

$210,000

Avg. Scholarship & Aid Package

Student Experience Score

“How likely are you to recommend Squared?” 

over 4 years by alums of affiliate program

How can I help?

Thanks to a transformational $3 million challenge grant, every dollar contributed to the Exponential Campaign is doubled. Double your impact here.

We need support to hit this goal by January 2026.

Read our press release with TCEI→

Our Vision for Growth

We’re raising $6 million in to scale our impact:

  • 📈 Expand 25 → 625 students served annually.

  • 📍 Launch 5 new program sites across country.

  • 📚 Share lessons to influence systems.

Ways to Get Involved:

  • Donate: Double your impact by contributing to our campaign.

  • Partner: Help us grow through partnerships with schools, companies, and other nonprofits.

  • Join the Team: Apply to work with us or volunteer to mentor students.

Every dollar matched!