Double the Numbers DC is a coalition working to increase the number of DC public and charter school students who graduate from high school, enroll in college, and graduate from college in a timely manner. The coalition's website provides resources to help students understand what it takes to get to college, including information about scholarships, step-by-step advice and checklists, and an interactive quiz about the education needed for different careers. The website also offers grade-by-grade checklists to help students stay on track to college graduation.

1. www.doublethenumbersdc.org 1 Helping your students know what they need to do to get to college

3. enroll in college; and

4. graduate from college in a timely fashion. www.doublethenumbersdc.org 2

6. DC City Council

7. Office of the State Superintendent of Education

8. DC Public Schools

9. DC Public Charter School Board

10. DC Board of Education

11. Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation

12. College Success Foundation

13. Consortium of Universities of the Washington Metropolitan Area

14. DC Children and Youth Investment Trust Corporation

15. DC College Access Program

16. DC Public Charter School Association Other policymakers, college access providers, principals, teachers, counselors, parents, and business and community leaders

18. Get step-by-step advice and checklists.

19. And more.www.doublethenumbersdc.org 4

20. Find the money An interactive search makes it easy to find scholarships. www.doublethenumbersdc.org 5

21. Understand why college is important An interactive quiz helps students understand the education they need to get the lifestyle they want. www.doublethenumbersdc.org 6

22. Created specifically for students Features video advice from students, parents, and others. www.doublethenumbersdc.org 7

23. Stay on track Grade-by-grade checklists help students stay on track. www.doublethenumbersdc.org 8

25. Creating a college-going culture.

27. view videos on YouTube.And be sure to share with your students, friends, and family! www.doublethenumbersdc.org 10

28. Visit the site www.doublethenumbersdc.org For more information, contact: Yvonne Green Double the Numbers College Success Foundation ygreen@collegesuccessfoundation.org 202.207.1818