Breakthrough Stories
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A Look at High School Options: An Interview with Wenbo Jiao
Breakthrough New York 8th graders complete a rigorous high school options curriculum that teaches them about different types of schools and helps them apply. Wenbo Jiao is a Breakthrough seasonal staff member who has served in a variety of different positions,...
Class of 2027 College Acceptances
Breakthrough New York seniors are beginning to receive their college acceptance letters! Check back often as more schools are added to the list. Receive updates when we announce the final college picks this spring by joining our newsletter list. Adelphi University...
Follow Your Passions: Mansia’s Story
Mansia is a high school senior who exercises her love for sports, learning, and community work through extracurricular activities. Mansia (Class of 2027) has been in the Breakthrough New York program for six years. During those years, she met peers from different...
Alumni Spotlight: Hanna He
Share your alumni story at [email protected]! Hanna He (University of Southern California, Class of 2019) was excited to join Breakthrough New York as a middle school student. Having immigrated at a young age, she saw the program as an opportunity to develop a...
Alumni Spotlight: Aaliyah Jackson
Share your alumni story at [email protected]! Aaliyah Jackson (SUNY Geneseo, Class of 2018) first joined Breakthrough New York when it was a middle school program. During her tenure, the program expanded to serve students through high school and college. She was part...
Alumni Spotlight: Joshua Vega
Share your alumni story at [email protected]! Joshua Vega (Pace University, Class of 2018) entered Breakthrough New York as a shy 7th grader who enjoyed school. He appreciated that Breakthrough kept him engaged by making learning fun. Through different games and...
