"During these times, it’s even more important that we have programs like 10,000 Degrees. There’s a lot of uncertainty, and it’s very hard for some of our students to think about the future. With only four counselors at our school, there’s no way we can give the roughly 1300 students the individual attention that they deserve. So when our students know that they have a person in the college room who just wants to work with them ... it helps them understand that yes, you might not have a 4.0, but … these grades do not define who you are and what you deserve.”
Shu Ping GuanShu Ping Guan, Counselor, Balboa High School