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
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.
Hear what people are saying
"A family"
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"The opportunity of a lifetime"
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"Challenging and caring"
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"A life-changing experience"
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"A family" / "The opportunity of a lifetime" / "Challenging and caring" / "A life-changing experience" /
