Houston Chronicle Featured Victory Early College High School’s Jonathan Bush, an EMERGE Scholar

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The Houston Chronicle featured Victory Early College High School’s Class of 2023 graduate Jonathan Bush, who is getting a full ride to Northeastern University. Jonathan has been involved in EMERGE, a college program, since 10th grade and graduated with a 3.98 GPA and an associate’s degree from Lone Star College.

Aldine ISD Creates Pathway to Selective Colleges and Universities

Aldine ISD partnered with EMERGE in 2019 at a few high school campuses and expanded to all high schools in 2021. The Houston-based college-readiness program prepares high-performing high school students in grades 10-12 to attend and graduate from selective colleges and universities across the nation. Students participating in the program will receive SAT preparation, attend college admission and financial aid workshops, receive assistance with college applications, and visit colleges and universities during summer tours.

“We equip and empower our students with tools to help them prepare for college or university after graduation,” Aldine ISD Superintendent Dr. LaTonya M. Goffney said. “This program exposes our students to various opportunities and offers them countless possibilities beyond graduation.”

Throughout the fellowship, students will develop personal education goals, attend SAT prep sessions, gain leadership skills, and receive one-on-one advice from college counselors. After students are admitted to a top-tier university of their choice, they will be assigned an EMERGE counselor, which will follow them throughout their college experience and provide additional guidance. This includes summer internships, study abroad opportunities, and other resumé-building experiences. EMERGE graduates have attended MIT, Yale, Rice, Harvard, Johns Hopkins, UT-Austin, and more.

Read Jonathan’s story by staff writer Joy Sewing in the Houston Chronicle here.