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?
We just hit our $3 million match, a major milestone for The Squared Network.
Please continue to support our mission as we continue to expand access to our programs nationwide.
Our Vision for Growth
We’re growing 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.
