Launching Scholars. Building Leaders.
The College & Career Office is the pillar of BLSYW and the mission. Through personalized advising, experiential learning, dual enrollment, career exposure, and scholarship support, we equip every scholar with the tools and confidence to thrive in college, career, and beyond.
Our Vision
Every Scholar. Every Pathway. Every Possibility.
We believe access to opportunity should never be determined by gender. Our College & Career Success model ensures that every scholar graduates with a clear postsecondary plan, real-world experience, and the academic preparation to succeed that expands gender norms.
We focus on:
- College access
- College preparation
- Career exploration
- Career readiness
- Dual enrollment
Our Approach
We do not approach the work as a senior-year checklist. We are strategic and intentional. We use a four-pillar approach to give students postsecondary confidence. Beginning in middle school and intensifying through senior year, our model combines early exposure, academic acceleration, personalized advising, and real-world experiences to transform aspiration into achievement.
A Four-Pillar Approach to Postsecondary Success
Sparking Interest (Grades 6–8)
Scholars explore careers, industries, and college pathways through workshops, career days, and campus visits.
Early Exposure & Exploration (Grades 9–10)
- College trips
- Dual enrollment opportunities
- College and career workshops
College & Career Advising (Grades 11–12)
- College trips & fairs
- On-site admissions
- College application submission workshops
- One-on-one advising sessions
- FAFSA & financial aid workshops
- Scholarship application support
- Essay feedback sessions
- Family engagement one-on-one meetings
- SAT tutoring
- Overnight college trip
Career Exploration & Workforce Readiness (Grades 9–12)
- Career assessments
- Senior internship placement
- Job shadowing day
- Civic engagement day
- Resume & interview preparation
- Professional networking opportunities
- Career trips
- Career exploration activities
- Summer program placement
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Partnering For Success
We collaborate with a range of quality partners who are committed to supporting students’ academic, socioemotional, financial, and career development towards their postsecondary aspirations. Here are some of our partners below.
College Access Partners
Our partnerships with colleges and universities play a vital role in expanding opportunities for our students. Through these collaborations, we provide college access programming, dual enrollment opportunities, early college and career advising, scholarship support, campus experiences, and resources that strengthen college readiness and successful matriculation.
Together, we are helping young women explore their options, achieve their postsecondary goals, and prepare for success in college and beyond.
Check out our college access partners.
Career Readiness Partners
Our career readiness partners play a critical role in preparing students for success beyond high school. They provide students with opportunities to explore career pathways, develop professional skills, and gain real-world experiences. These partnerships support career mentoring, internships, job shadowing, workplace learning experiences, career workshops, networking opportunities, and career fairs.
Together, we help students build the knowledge, confidence, and skills needed to make informed decisions about their futures and thrive in college, careers, and life.
Check out our career readiness partners.
Our Outcomes
Our model is built on clear benchmarks, consistent data tracking, and a deep commitment to ensuring no scholar is left behind. We don’t just celebrate college acceptance letters; we monitor access, affordability, persistence, and preparation. Below are some of our measurable outcomes:
We monitor access, affordability, persistence, and preparation. Below are some of our measurable outcomes:
100% of seniors receive college acceptance
100% complete at least one college course before graduation
100% first-generation college students supported
90% FAFSA completion rate
85% enroll in 2- or 4-year institutions
75% of graduates persist into their second year of college
Beyond the numbers, our scholars graduate with:
A clear postsecondary plan
A professional resume
Interview experience
Financial literacy knowledge
Exposure to real career pathways
Voices of Our Community
Hear directly from the students, families, and supporters who make Baltimore Leadership School for Young Women such a special place.