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Breakthrough Minneapolis at Blake

Student Application 2025

(Parent Section in Hmong)
Application Deadline:
Early Action:  February 9 - 20, 2026
Final Deadline: March 16 - 27 2026

Thank you for your interest in Breakthrough!  Students and parents should carefully read all of the information below. 

Breakthrough Minneapolis student scholars are a dynamic group of motivated students selected from across Minneapolis who are supported through a tuition-free, 3+ year academic enrichment program that includes a six-week Summer Institute and Saturday sessions during the school year.


Students must meet ALL of the following:

  • Academically motivated - you love to learn
  • Live in Minneapolis
  • Enrolled in 6th or 7th grade this year
  • Can attend the full six week summer program and monthly school year Saturdays

Why Become A Breakthrough Scholar?

  • Academically get a head-start on the next school year
  • Join a group of kids as motivated as you are
  • Come to a place where it’s cool to be smart
  • Meet high school and college age role models
  • Reach for your wildest dreams
  • Be an inspiration to your community
  • Breakthrough scholars attend and graduate college at higher rates than their peers
 
We, at Breakthrough Minneapolis, are committed to supporting all of our student scholars to reach their full potential. We are looking for students and families who are looking for the same. We don’t require certain academic grades - we require commitment and motivation.

Breakthrough accepts students of all backgrounds and lived experiences.

Selection Timeline for Summer 2026

Applications Reviewed by Breakthrough Staff: 

Early Action:  February 9 - 20, 2026

Decision Letters sent out February 28, 2026


All other applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until all slots are filled. 


REQUIRED Enrollment Event: May 9, 2026 from 9:30AM - 12:30PM


Summer program dates: 06/24/25 - 07/31/2026


Breakthrough Site Information:

Breakthrough Minneapolis at Blake
511 Kenwood Parkway, #327
Minneapolis, MN 55403

Quashingm Smith-Pugh, Student Services- qsmithpugh@blakeschool.org/ (952) 988-3755

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Ua tsaug rau qhov uas koj xav paub txog Breakthrough!  Cov tub ntxhais kawm ntawv thiab niam txiv yuav tsum tau muab cov lus nyob hauv qab no coj los ua tib zoo nyeem.  

Breakthrough Minneapolis cov tub ntxhais kawm ntawv yog ib cov me nyuam kawm ntawv nyob hauv Minneapolis uas lawv yeej raug xaiv thiab yeej tau kev pab los ntawm ib qhov kev qhia ntawv uas tsis tau them nqi kawm ntawv, ntev li 3+ xyoo thiab yeej yuav tau mus kawm ntawv ntev li rau lim piam nyob hauv qhov kev qhia ntawv Summer Institute thiab nyob hauv cov kev qhia ntawv hnub Saturday uas muaj nyob hauv lub xyoo kawm ntawv.

Cov tub ntxhais kawm ntawv yuav tsum muaj TXHUA YAM zoo li nram qab no:
  • Rau siab kawm ntawv - koj yeej yog ib tus me nyuam nyiam kawm ntawv
  • Yeej nyob hauv Minneapolis
  • Yeej kawm qib 6 los sis 7 xyoo no
  • Yeej mus kawm tau qhov kev qhia ntawv thaum caij ntuj sov puv rau lim piam thiab qhov kev qhia ntawv hnub Saturday txhua hli nyob hauv lub xyoo kawm ntawv

Yog Vim Li Cas Es Thiaj Li Yuav Mus Ua Ib Tus Tub Ntxhais Kawm Ntawv Breakthrough?
  • Yuav pib tau txoj kev kawm ntawv ntxov rau lub xyoo kawm ntawv tom ntej
  • Yuav mus kawm ntawv nrog ib cov me nyuam uas rau siab kawm ntawv zoo ib yam li koj
  • Yuav mus rau ntawm ib lub chaw uas qhov ua ib tus neeg ntse yeej yog ib qhov zoo
  • Yuav mus ntsib cov neeg kawm high school thiab tsev kawm ntawv qib siab uas yog cov koj yuav muab siv tau coj los ua qauv
  • Yuav mus raws tau koj cov kev npau suav uas txawv tshaj
  • Yuav mus ua ib tus neeg uas cov neeg nyob hauv koj lub zej lub zos xav ua raws qab
  • Cov tub ntxhais kawm ntawv Breakthrough yeej mus kawm thiab yeej kawm tiav tsev kawm ntawv qib siab coob tshaj li cov me nyuam uas kawm ntawv zoo li yam li lawv.
 
Nyob ntawm Breakthrough Minneapolis, peb yeej mob siab los mus pab kom tag nrho cov tub ntxhais kawm ntawv muaj cib fim kawm tau ntawv mus txog qhov lawv muaj peev xwm. Peb tab tom nrhiav cov me nyuam kawm ntawv thiab cov yim neeg uas lawv yeej tab tom nrhiav cov kev kawm ntawv zoo tib yam li qhov no. Peb yeej tsis hais tias lawv yuav tsum tau kawm tau cov qhab nia (grades) zoo npaum li cas li - peb tsuas xav tau cov tub ntxhais kawm ntawv uas mob siab thiab rau siab kawm ntawv xwb.

Lub Sij Hawm Xaiv Nyob Hauv Caij Ntuj Sov 2026

Kev Ua Haujlwm Thaum Ntxov: Lub Ob Hlis 9 - 20, 2026
Cov ntawv txiav txim xa tawm Lub Ob Hlis 28, 2026
Tag nrho lwm cov ntawv thov yuav raug tshuaj xyuas ntawm lub hauv paus dov kom txog thaum tag nrho cov slots puv.

CEEB TOOM: Lub Tsib Hlis 9, 2026 thaum 9:30-12:30 teev tsaus ntuj
Hnub Kawg Ua Ntawv Thov: 06/24/25 - 07/31/2026

Breakthrough Lub Chaw Kawm Ntawv:
Breakthrough Minneapolis at Blake
511 Kenwood Parkway, #327
Minneapolis, MN 55403
Quashingm Smith-Pugh, Kev Pab Rau Cov Tub Ntxhais Kawm Ntawv- qsmithpugh@blakeschool.org/ (952) 988-3755

Nias qhov hais tias “next (txuas ntxiv)” los mus pib sau tsab ntawv thov. Nco ntsoov nias qhov hais tias “save (muab kaw khaws tseg)” nyob rau ntawm lub kaum phab xis saum kawg sub koj thiaj li yuav nkag tau rov qab mus muab tsab ntawv thov sau tau tiav thiab sau tau mus ntxiv.  Muab koj tus username thiab password sau khaws tseg sub koj thiaj li yuav nco tau.
Miami
Student Section: We are interested in getting to know each student who applies to Breakthrough so this section should ONLY BE COMPLETED BY THE STUDENT.  If you have any questions as you complete this portion of the application, please reach out to an adult.
Student Contact Information
Student Language(s)
Student Section: We are interested in getting to know each student who applies to Breakthrough so this section should ONLY BE COMPLETED BY THE STUDENT.  If you have any questions as you complete this portion of the application, please reach out to an adult.
Teacher or Other Recommenders
Breakthrough requires two recommendations as part of the application process.  Please list the teachers who will provide your recommendations.  Your parent / guardian will be asked to provide their email addresses in the parent section of the application.
Please provide the teacher's full name.
Please provide the teacher's full name.
Breakthrough History

If more than one, choose the option that was most influential in applying for Breakthrough
Names of family members, teachers, etc.
School Information
ID number issued to you by the school or district.
Affiliate Instruction
For all short answer and essay questions you need to populate the question(s) below AND in the Connector in order for the record in Salesforce to show the question they are answering. These instructions are for your use and will be hidden from applicants.
Short Answer Questions:  Please answer all of the questions below using at least 2 sentences.  We want to see your best work!  You may copy/paste from a Word document if you like.

1.  What are your favorite things to do outside of school (hobbies, special interests, etc.)? Why do you enjoy them?

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2.  If you had the opportunity to learn about something new, what would it be, and why?

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3. What does being a leader mean to you? Describe a time when you were a leader.=

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Essay:  Please answer the questions below using 250 words or less.  We want to see your best work!  You may copy/paste from a Word document if you like.
You may also answer these questions in a video. If you'd prefer the video option, just write "video" in the sections below. We will contact you after you submit the application.

1. At Breakthrough, we understand students are faced with important decisions every day. Please write about one difficult decision you have had to make. Why did you make that decision?What were the consequences of your decision? How did this decision affect your life? Would you make this decision again?

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2. If you could fast-forward into the future and see yourself, where do you think you will be in the next 10-15 years? What kinds of things will you be doing? What type of job will you have? How will you achieve these goals? Where will you be living? Describe in detail what your life will belike in the future

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Seem Txog Tsevneeg: Seem ntawm daim ntawv no YUAV TSUM YOG RAU LEEJ NIAM LEEJ TXIV / TUS SAIB XYUAS SAU XWB. Breakthrough yuav ua tib zoo tshuaj xyuas, tsis qhia tawm thiab saib tej ntaub ntawv kom txhij txhua.

Breakthrough Minneapolis yog ib qho cib fim uas zoo tsis thooj li lwm qhov uas qhib kev rau koj tus menyuam kom tau kev pab rau 6 lub xyoos los npaj lawv zoo kom thiaj nkag tau rau tej kev kawm uas nyuaj hauv high school thiab qib siab (college). Peb ntseeg tias qhov uas peb nrog koj koom tes yuav yimhuab pab tau koj tus menyuam thiab tsuas ua tau rau peb qhov khoom kas haj yam zoo dua tuaj xwb.
Seem Uas Qhia Txog Leej Niam Leej Txiv/Tus Saib Xyuas / Parent / Guardian Information
First Name
Last Name
Gender
Gender Specify
Birth Country
Home Address Street
Home Address City:
Home Address State:
Home Address Zip Code:
My address is the same as the student:
Email Address
Home Phone
Cell phone
Preferred means of contact

Seem Txog Kev Ua Haujlwm / Employment Section

Employment status
Employer Name

Seem Txog Tej Keeb Kwm Rau Kev Kawm Ntawv / Education History

Does your student qualify as a first-generation college student (neither parent has a 4-year degree from the US)?
Highest level of education completed
Country of Bachelor's degree

Seem Txog Hom Lus (Tsevneeg) / Language Section (Family)

What language do you primarily speak at home?
Is there a secondary language you speak at home?
What secondary language do you speak at home?
What additional language(s) do you speak at home? Select all that apply.
How comfortable are you with English?
Would you need documents and communication to be translated for you?

Seem Rau Tsevneeg/Tej Kev Sib Txheeb / Relationship Details

Is the student being raised in a Single Parent household?
What is your relationship to the student?
Do you have a spouse or partner who lives in the same household as you and your student?
What is your spouse/partner's relationship to the student?
Is there any other adult(s) involved in the student's upbringing or living in your home that we should be in contact with?
Please provide details on other adult(s). Ex: Name, relationship, contact information, etc.
How much of the time does your student live with you?
Does student receive additional financial support from another parent or guardian?
Where does the student live when not living with you?
Please explain any additional things to know about the student's family or family structure.
I would like to enter information for a second Parent/Guardian:
Seem Uas Qhia Txog Leej Niam Leej Txiv/Tus Saib Xyuas 2 / Parent / Guardian #2 Contact Information
Does Parent/Guardian #2 live in the same household as Parent/Guardian #1?
I am only comfortable providing basic contact information on behalf of the 'Other Parent / Guardian'
First Name
Last Name
Gender
Gender Specify
Birth country
Home Address Street
Home Address City
Home Address State
Home Address Zip Code
Home Phone

Seem Qhia Txhij Txog Kev Sib Txheeb / Relationship Details

What is their relationship to the student?
How much of the time does the student live with them?
Cell Phone
Email
Preferred means of contact

Seem Rau Kev Ua Haujlwm Rau Tus Niam Tus Txiv #2  / Employment History

Employment status
Employer Name

Tus Niam Tus Txiv #2 Kev Kawm Ntawv  / Education History

Their highest level of education completed
Country of bachelor's degree

Seem Hais Yam Lus Twg Hauv Tsev Rau Tus Niam Tus Txiv #2 / Home Language

What language is primarily spoken in their home?
Is there a second language spoken in their home?
What secondary language do they speak at home?
What additional language(s) do they speak at home? Select all that apply.
How comfortable are they with English?
Would they need documents and communication to be translated?

Seem Txog Tsevneeg: Seem ntawm daim ntawv no YUAV TSUM YOG RAU LEEJ NIAM LEEJ TXIV / TUS SAIB XYUAS SAU XWB. Breakthrough yuav ua tib zoo tshuaj xyuas, tsis qhia tawm thiab saib tej ntaub ntawv kom txhij txhua.

Seem Txog Tsevneeg, Breakthrough li Keeb Kwm / Breakthrough History

How did you hear about Breakthrough? Select all that apply.
Other - please explain:
Please provide details on how you heard about Breakthrough. Names of family members, teachers, etc.
Do you have any other children or relatives in the program?
What is their relationship to the student applicant?
Please provide details of the Breakthrough student(s): name(s), relationship type(s), Breakthrough site(s), and their current grade level(s):
Seem Uas Qhia Txog Tsevneeg Caj Ces / Family Background
Is your monthly income fixed or flexible?
What is your ANNUAL pre-tax household income last year:
Has anything happened in the last year that has impacted the accuracy of the information provided on your current financial situation?

Seem Txog Tsevneeg: Seem ntawm daim ntawv no YUAV TSUM YOG RAU LEEJ NIAM LEEJ TXIV / TUS SAIB XYUAS SAU XWB. Breakthrough yuav ua tib zoo tshuaj xyuas, tsis qhia tawm thiab saib tej ntaub ntawv kom txhij txhua.

Seem Uas Qhia Txog Tus Tub Kawm Ntawv Caj Ces / Student Background
Does your student qualify for Free or Reduced Price Lunch? If you are unsure if your student qualifies, visit this website to calculate free or reduced price lunch status: https://reports.educateiowa.gov/ICAVES/Home/Calculator (copy and paste into a new browser).
Is your student Hispanic or Latinx?

Which of the following choices describe your student's race? Select all that apply.
Please specify student's country/ies of origin. Hold down the Ctrl button to choose more than one.
Please list or describe any other communities your student identifies with. Can be specific ethnicity (Hmong, Chinese, Nigerian), religious affiliation (Muslim, Jewish, Jain), or any other community your student identifies with.
Does your student currently participate in any other programs or activities? Examples: Sports, Avid, Boys and Girls Club, Religious Activities, etc.

Please describe your student's other commitment(s). How many hours per week does your student dedicate to each activity and how flexible are these commitments?
Do you foresee any conflicts with the dates of the program?

Please explain conflicts/concerns:
To ensure that your child receives the consideration, support and encouragement they need while in Breakthrough, please share any educational support/services your student has or is currently receiving. Please select all that apply. If applicable (i.e. speech therapy, extra tutoring, medication, any accomodations, IEP, 504 Accomodation plans, RSP, etc.)
Please describe educational support/ services:
Breakthrough is a rigorous 6-year academic commitment. How will you help your student fulfill this commitment? Please explain:
Please upload a student photo (optional):

Seem Txog Tsevneeg: Seem ntawm daim ntawv no YUAV TSUM YOG RAU LEEJ NIAM LEEJ TXIV / TUS SAIB XYUAS SAU XWB. Breakthrough yuav ua tib zoo tshuaj xyuas, tsis qhia tawm thiab saib tej ntaub ntawv kom txhij txhua.

Affiliate Instruction
For all short answer and/or essay questions you need to populate the question(s) below AND in the Connector in order for the record in Salesforce to show the question they are answering. These instructions are for your use and will be hidden from applicants.
Cov Lus Teb luv luv: Pab peb paub koj tus menyuam kawm ntawv los ntawm kev teb cov lus nug hauv qab no. Koj tuaj yeem luam / paste los ntawm cov ntaub ntawv Word yog tias koj nyiam. Short Answer Questions: Help us get to know your student by responding to the questions below.  You may copy/paste from a Word document if you like.

1. Koj muaj tej homphiaj zoo li cas rau koj tus tub kawm ntawv? Koj pom tias Breakthrough yuav pab tau koj tus tub kawm ntawv lub neej li cas tom ntej?


What goals do you have for your student? How do you see Breakthrough fitting into your student's future? Your answer is required in order to submit.
2. Koj nyiam dabtsi tshaj txog koj tus tub kawm ntawv?  Koj xav kom peb paub dabtsi txog lawv?

What do you love about your student? What would you like us to know about them? Your answer is required in order to submit.

3.  Yuav kom ib tug tub kawm ua tau zoo ntawm Breakthrough, thiab rau tagnrho peb qhov khoos kas, yuav tsum muaj tsevneeg txhawb tsis tseg.   Koj yuav ua cas pab tau

koj tus tub kawm ntawv thiab koom tes tau nrog lub zej zog Breakthrough?


3. The success of students at Breakthrough, and of our program as a whole, depends on the continual support of family members. How will you support your student and contribute to the Breakthrough community? Your answer is required in order to submit.
Seem Txog Lub Tsev Kawm Ntawv / Student School Information
Name of student's current school:
Other School:
Will the student be attending the same school next year?
Student's new school name:
Please list the school counselor or registrar at your student's school:
Cov ntaub ntawv pom zoo: Kev tawg yuav tsum muaj ob qhov kev pom zoo ua ib feem ntawm cov txheej txheem thov. Koj tus menyuam kawm ntawv twb tau muab npe lawm, thov muab tus email chaw nyob thiab peb yuav tiv tauj cov kws tshaj lij no ncaj qha los ntawm email. Recommendation Information: Breakthrough requires two recommendations as part of the application process. Your student has already provided names, please provide the email address and we will contact these recommenders directly via email.
1.  Tus Neeg Uas Pom Zoo Lub Npe / Recommender 1
1. Recommender's Name: If this name is incorrect or mispelled, please correct under the student section on page 3 of this form.
1a. Recommender's Email
2.  Tus Neeg Uas Pom Zoo Lub Npe / Recommender 2
Recommender's Name. If this name is incorrect or mispelled, please correct under the student section on page 3 of this form.
2a. Recommender's Email:
Seem Breakthrough Xav Kom Muaj / Breakthrough Expectations
By checking the box below, I acknowledge that our family understands the commitment required for this program, including:
  • We commit to ensuring our scholar attends all required program dates including six (6) weeks each summer for three (3) years (through 9th grade).
  •  Student will also attend monthly Saturday sessions during the school year unless the the student is enrolled in other extra-curricular activities aligned to the students academic progress.
  • We commit to maintaining regular communication with Breakthrough staff.
  • We understand that attendance is expected unless family emergency or illness; NOT vacation.
Thaum kuv khij lub kem plaub fab nyob hauv qab no, nws yog qhov uas kuv los mus lees paub hais tias peb tsev neeg yeej nkag siab txog qhov kev cog lus uas peb yuav yuav tsum tau muaj nyob rau hauv qhov kev kawm ntawv ntawm no, suav nrog rau:
  • Peb yeej cog lus los mus ua kom peb tus tub ntxhais kawm ntawv mus kawm ta nrho cov hnub uas yuav tsum tau mus kawm nyob hauv qhov kev qhia ntawv suav nrog rau rau (6) lim piam nyob hauv txhua lub caij ntuj so hauv peb (3) xyoo (mus txog qib 9).
  • Tus tub ntxhais kawm ntawv los kuj yuav tau mus kawm cov kev qhia ntawv thaum hnub Saturday txhua hli nyob hauv lub xyoo kawm ntawv tshwj hais tias tus tub ntxhais kawm ntawv yeej mus kawm lwm cov kawm uas muaj raws li cov me nyuam txoj kawm tau ntaub ntawv.
  • Peb yeej cog los hais tias peb yuav muaj kev txuas lus tsis tseg nrog Breakthrough cov neeg khiav hauj lwm.
  • Peb yeej nkag siab hais tias tus tub ntxhais kawm ntawv yuav tsum tau mus rau ntawm lub chaw kawm ntawv tshwj hais tias nws yog thaum tsev neeg muaj xwm ceev los sis muaj mob xwb; yeej TSIS MUAJ caij so li.

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Tej zaum yuav ntev li 1 feeb tso mam pom lub screen uas qhia tias koj twb tau xa lawm. Thov tsis txhob nias lub pob xa (submit) ob zaug. Ua tsaug tias koj ua siab ntev!
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