Be A Leader Foundation
What is the Be A Leader Foundation?
It is a non-profit organization started in 2002 that helps students prepare for and succeed in college.
What does it mean to be a "first-generation" college student?
It means your parents or guardians have not earned a 4-year bachelor's degree.
What is the mascot of Bioscience High School?
The Double-Helix Dragon.
What is the FAFSA?
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid, which unlocks grants and scholarships for college.
Why is Time Management important in college?
It helps students balance free time between classes, avoid last-minute cramming, and prevent burnout.
Why is the organization named "Be A Leader"?
Founder Gary Trujillo was given that signature advice by his mentor, Pete Garcia.
What is Imposter Syndrome?
The common feeling where first-gen students worry they do not belong in college or were admitted by accident.
What are Bioscience High School's official colors?
Purple and green.
What are Professor Office Hours?
Weekly drop-in times when professors are available to help students with classwork or advice.
What is Participatory Budgeting (PB)?
A process starting at Bioscience High in 2013 where students vote directly on how to spend school funds.
How successful are Be A Leader students in college?
Be A Leader students earn a college degree at a 58-59% rate, which is nearly double Arizona's state average of 31%.
What is Upward Bound?
A federal program created in 1965 that helps high school students prepare for college through tutoring and mentoring.
What two career tracks can Bioscience upperclassmen choose between?
Engineering or Biomedical Science.
What is the oldest university in the United States?
Harvard University, founded in 1636 in Massachusetts.
Why is finding "one caring adult" on campus important?
Connecting with a mentor or advisor gives students guidance and keeps them motivated toward graduation.
Who leads the Be A Leader Foundation today?
Soilo J. Felix, an ASU physics graduate who became President and CEO in April 2022.
What is Cultural Capital in college?
Understanding the unwritten rules, college vocabulary, and how university systems work.
What is the McKinley Building?
A historic campus building renovated with a $2.4 million grant to house classrooms and offices.
Why are study groups helpful in college?
They allow classmates to review notes together, ask questions, and prepare for exams as a team.
What is Break-Away Guilt?
The emotional stress first-gen students feel when leaving home for college while their family stays working hard.
What are the three main focus areas of Be A Leader programs?
College Access (Postsecondary Access), Postsecondary Transition, and College Success (Postsecondary Success).
What is Social Capital?
The helpful network of mentors, advisors, and professional connections that support a student.
What real-world certificate can Bioscience seniors earn through CEI LabForce?
The BACE (Biotechnician Assistant Credentialing Exam) certification.
What makes Brown University's curriculum unique?
It uses an "Open Curriculum" where students design their own majors without required core classes.
What is Alpha Alpha Alpha (Tri-Alpha)?
A national honor society founded in 2018 to recognize first-generation college achievers.