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 will graduate with a bachelor’s degree—compared to nearly 3 in 5 of their continuing-generation peers.

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?

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

A Model That Works

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

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88%

College Graduation Success

within 6 years by alums of affiliate program

90%

Program Completion Rate

from admission to graduation of Squared program

9.3 / 10

Student Experience Score

“How likely are you to recommend Squared” 

$210,000

Avg. Scholarship & Aid Package

over 4 years by alums of affiliate program

Every dollar matched!

How can I help?

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.

Why Now?

Thanks to a transformational ✨ $3 million challenge grant, ✨every dollar contributed to the Exponential Campaign is doubled.

We need support to hit this goal by January 2026.

Read our press release with The Children’s Education Initiative →

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.

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☀️ Summer is almost here… and so are we! We’ve been working hard behind the scenes with hiring, planning, and putting all the pieces together. Every detail is for one reason: to give our students a transformative summer experience. We
☀️ Summer is almost here… and so are we! We’ve been working hard behind the scenes with hiring, planning, and putting all the pieces together. Every detail is for one reason: to give our students a transformative summer experience. We can’t wait to welcome our new cohort and reunite with our returning students. Let’s make this summer one to remember!!💙💛 #SquaredSummer #FirstGenFuture #STEMAccess #CollegeBound #WeAreSquared
🚨 We’re hiring a STEM I Instructor for Summer 2025! Join us at Squared x Kent and help shape the next generation of first-gen STEM leaders. Teach, mentor, and build community—all in just five transformative weeks. 💬 What’s it li
🚨 We’re hiring a STEM I Instructor for Summer 2025! Join us at Squared x Kent and help shape the next generation of first-gen STEM leaders. Teach, mentor, and build community—all in just five transformative weeks. 💬 What’s it like? Swipe ➡️ to hear from Ryan Foote, one of our returning instructors: “The students were curious, driven, and built an inspiring community in just weeks…” 📋 Application is simple: Check the final slide for how to apply by May 15, 2025! 📍 Kent School, CT 📅 June 25 – August 2, 2025 📧 Apply: jonathan.price@squarednetwork.org 🔗 Learn more: www.squarednetwork.org ✨ Know a STEM teacher who’d love this? Tag them or send this their way. 📲 Or just post this on your story to help us spread the word! #TeachAtSquared #STEMeducation #CollegeAccess #SummerTeaching #EducationJobs
At Squared, our college visits expose our students to spaces they’ve only imagined and help them start seeing themselves there. These visits are more than tours. They’re transformational moments. With your support, we’re opening d
At Squared, our college visits expose our students to spaces they’ve only imagined and help them start seeing themselves there. These visits are more than tours. They’re transformational moments. With your support, we’re opening doors and expanding what students believe is possible. Help us continue creating experiences like this. Link in bio to donate. #FirstGenVoices #SquaredNetwork #DonorImpact #CollegeBound”
‘Students who attended Squared didn’t take a step back when they returned to school—they took a step forward. They had broken out of their shells and were prepared for the year ahead.’ – High School Counselor, Midland, T
‘Students who attended Squared didn’t take a step back when they returned to school—they took a step forward. They had broken out of their shells and were prepared for the year ahead.’ – High School Counselor, Midland, TX Back in October, Squared staff visited schools in Midland, Texas, and heard firsthand how our summer program is changing lives. Students who spent the summer with Squared returned to school with more confidence, ready to take on challenges instead of feeling behind. This is what Squared is all about: creating opportunities for students to grow, lead, and succeed. #FutureReady #STEMEducation #TheSquaredProgram
Happy Holidays, Squared Family! As we step into the new year, we’re filled with gratitude for the incredible moments of 2024: 🌟 Our partnership with Kent School and the first-ever Squared x Kent class.  🌟 Visiting our students in Midla
Happy Holidays, Squared Family! As we step into the new year, we’re filled with gratitude for the incredible moments of 2024: 🌟 Our partnership with Kent School and the first-ever Squared x Kent class.  🌟 Visiting our students in Midland, TX, and New York, and seeing them thrive. 🌟 The amazing support from our donors, team, and families that makes it all possible. In 2025, we’re excited to:   ✨ Make an even bigger impact by empowering more students.   ✨ Welcome more students into the Squared family.   ✨ Build new partnerships and raise more funds to continue closing the education gap. Here’s to a new year full of opportunities and growth! #SquaredFamily #EducationEquity #FirstGenStudents #Thankful #MissionInAction #SquaredXKent #NewYearNewImpact
This Giving Tuesday, the Squared family is incredibly grateful for your support! Thanks to you, we’ve been able to empower students with the opportunities they need to succeed. But we’re not stopping here—we’re asking for your
This Giving Tuesday, the Squared family is incredibly grateful for your support! Thanks to you, we’ve been able to empower students with the opportunities they need to succeed. But we’re not stopping here—we’re asking for your help to keep growing and making a greater impact. If you believe in educational equity, now is the perfect time to give. Your donation will help us provide more students with access to higher education and careers in STEM. Join us this Giving Tuesday and help us continue to transform lives. [Link in bio] #GivingTuesday #SupportSTEM #EducationalEquity #SquaredFamily #ChangeLives
Squared x Kent School applications are open! Squared family, we need your help! If you know any 9th graders who could benefit from this transformative program, encourage them to apply! Don’t let them miss out on this amazing opportunity. Here
Squared x Kent School applications are open! Squared family, we need your help! If you know any 9th graders who could benefit from this transformative program, encourage them to apply! Don’t let them miss out on this amazing opportunity. Here’s how you can help: 1) Send them the link to our website so they can learn more about the program: https://www.squarednetwork.org (link in bio) 2) Share our Instagram with them to stay updated on all things Squared 3) Encourage them to apply—the link is in our bio! We’re excited to welcome new Squared scholars into our family next summer! Please share this with others who might be interested! #SquaredXKent #ApplyNow #FutureLeaders
Happy Friday, Squared family! Last week was a blast connecting with our Squared scholars in Midland and sharing our mission with potential new students. Excited for our upcoming visit to New York to spread the word even further! #Squaredfamily #TheS
Happy Friday, Squared family! Last week was a blast connecting with our Squared scholars in Midland and sharing our mission with potential new students. Excited for our upcoming visit to New York to spread the word even further! #Squaredfamily #TheSquaredNetwork
MIDLAND, TX visit was a huge success! Nick, Jonathan, and Oliver visited Early College HS, Legacy Freshman School, and Midland Freshman HS to present the Squared program and share the impact we are making—and want to continue making—on st
MIDLAND, TX visit was a huge success! Nick, Jonathan, and Oliver visited Early College HS, Legacy Freshman School, and Midland Freshman HS to present the Squared program and share the impact we are making—and want to continue making—on students’ lives. We were excited to reconnect with our students and hear them share their own experiences, with one saying, “It was SO helpful to take Algebra II. I walked into my class this year prepared from the summer.” Hearing how our program has set them up for success is why we do what we do! It was also great to hear from counselors about how much their students have grown, both academically and personally. Many shared how students have “broken out of their shells” and taken a “step forward instead of a step back” after being part of our program. Thank you, Midland, for welcoming us! We’re eager to expand and welcome even more scholars into the Squared family. Next stop: NEW YORK! #TheSquaredNetwork #STEMEducation #CollegeReady #MidlandTX #NextStopNYC
Can’t believe that it has been almost 3 months since our Celebration ceremony! Although it may have been thee months, we celebrate our squared scholars evry day and can’t wait to celebrate new additions to the family next summer! Apply no
Can’t believe that it has been almost 3 months since our Celebration ceremony! Although it may have been thee months, we celebrate our squared scholars evry day and can’t wait to celebrate new additions to the family next summer! Apply now—link in bio! #TheSquaredNetwork #educationnonprofit
☀️ Summer is almost here… and so are we! We’ve been working hard behind the scenes with hiring, planning, and putting all the pieces together. Every detail is for one reason: to give our students a transformative summer experience. We 🚨 We’re hiring a STEM I Instructor for Summer 2025! Join us at Squared x Kent and help shape the next generation of first-gen STEM leaders. Teach, mentor, and build community—all in just five transformative weeks. 💬 What’s it li At Squared, our college visits expose our students to spaces they’ve only imagined and help them start seeing themselves there. These visits are more than tours. They’re transformational moments. With your support, we’re opening d ‘Students who attended Squared didn’t take a step back when they returned to school—they took a step forward. They had broken out of their shells and were prepared for the year ahead.’ – High School Counselor, Midland, T Happy Holidays, Squared Family! As we step into the new year, we’re filled with gratitude for the incredible moments of 2024: 🌟 Our partnership with Kent School and the first-ever Squared x Kent class.  🌟 Visiting our students in Midla This Giving Tuesday, the Squared family is incredibly grateful for your support! Thanks to you, we’ve been able to empower students with the opportunities they need to succeed. But we’re not stopping here—we’re asking for your Squared x Kent School applications are open! Squared family, we need your help! If you know any 9th graders who could benefit from this transformative program, encourage them to apply! Don’t let them miss out on this amazing opportunity. Here Happy Friday, Squared family! Last week was a blast connecting with our Squared scholars in Midland and sharing our mission with potential new students. Excited for our upcoming visit to New York to spread the word even further! #Squaredfamily #TheS MIDLAND, TX visit was a huge success! Nick, Jonathan, and Oliver visited Early College HS, Legacy Freshman School, and Midland Freshman HS to present the Squared program and share the impact we are making—and want to continue making—on st Can’t believe that it has been almost 3 months since our Celebration ceremony! Although it may have been thee months, we celebrate our squared scholars evry day and can’t wait to celebrate new additions to the family next summer! Apply no