2012 College Prep Scholar Profile

In 2012, 3,098 students were selected as College Prep Scholars. Aggregate statistics cannot begin to capture the range of skills, talent, personality, or achievement of the College Prep Scholarship recipients; however, an overview of the academic achievement and ethnic diversity of this group is noteworthy. Read more about successful College Prep Scholars from 2012. 

Of the 3,098 College Prep Scholars:

• 74% were among the first generation in their family to attend college.
• 17% were 1st in their class.
• 85% were in the top 10% of their class.

PSAT Score (CR + M)

• 2% scored above 150.
• 10% scored above 140.
• 26% scored above 130.
• 49% scored above 120.

Income

• 23% had family income less than $20,000.
• 65% had family income less than $40,000.
• 94% had family income less than $60,000.

Ethnicity/Heritage

Geographic Distribution