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Breakthrough Minneapolis

 Student Application 2025

(Parent Section in Spanish)
Application Deadline: 
Early Action:  February 9 - 20, 2026
Final Deadline: 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

After early action, all applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. The application will remain open until all slots are filled.



REQUIRED Enrollment Event: May 9, 2026 from 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.


Summer program dates: 06/24/26 - 07/31/2026


Breakthrough Site Information:

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

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

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¡Gracias por su interés en Breakthrough (Progreso)!  Tanto padres como estudiantes deben leer toda la
información a continuación atentamente. 

Los becarios y las becarias estudiantes de Breakthrough Minneapolis son un grupo dinámico de estudiantes con motivación a quienes se seleccionó a lo largo de Minneapolis. Reciben apoyo a través de un programa de enriquecimiento académico de más de tres años y sin costo de matrícula, que incluye un instituto de verano de seis semanas y sesiones los días sábados durante el año escolar.

Los y las estudiantes deben cumplir con TODOS los siguientes requisitos:
  • tener motivación académica: amar aprender;
  • vivir en Minneapolis;
  • estar inscritos/as en 6.º o 7.º grado este año;
  • poder asistir a la totalidad del programa de verano de seis semanas y a las sesiones de sábado mensuales durante el año escolar.
¿Por qué convertirse en becarios o becarias de Breakthrough?
  • Pueden obtener una ventaja académica el próximo año escolar
  • Cuentan con la posibilidad de unirse a un grupo de jóvenes con la misma motivación
  • Pueden ir a un lugar donde ser inteligente es genial
  • Pueden conocer a figuras ejemplares de la escuela secundaria y la universidad
  • Pueden alcanzar sus sueños más descabellados
  • Pueden ser una inspiración para su comunidad
  • Los becarios y las becarias de Breakthrough asisten a la universidad y se gradúan con mayor frecuencia que sus colegas
En Breakthrough Minneapolis, nos comprometemos a apoyar a todos los becarios y las becarias estudiantes para que alcancen todo su potencial. Buscamos a estudiantes y familias que deseen lo mismo. No es obligatorio tener determinadas calificaciones académicas, solo pedimos compromiso y motivación.

Breakthrough acepta estudiantes de todos los contextos y experiencias de vida.

Cronograma de selección para el verano 2026

Solicitudes revisadas por el equipo de Breakthrough: 
Acción temprana:  del 9 al 20 de febrero de 2026

Decisión final:  del 16 al 27 de marzo de 2026

Todas las demás solicitudes se revisarán de forma continua hasta que se cubran todos los espacios.
Evento de inscripción REQUERIDO: 9 de mayo de 2026 de 9:30 a. m. a 12:30 p. m.
Fechas del programa de verano: 24/06/26 - 31/07/2026

Información del centro de Breakthrough:

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

Contacto: Quashingm Smith-Pugh, Director de Servicios Estudiantiles qsmithpugh@blakeschool.org/ (952) 988-3755

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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 2 teacher 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-Specific Instructions
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.
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?

Your answer is required in order to submit.
2.  If you had the opportunity to learn about something new, what would it be, and why?

Your answer is required in order to submit.
3. What does being a leader mean to you? Describe a time when you were a leader.

Your answer is required in order to submit.
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?

Your answer is required in order to submit.
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

Your answer is required in order to submit.

Sección Familiar: Esta sección de la solicitud SOLO DEBE SER COMPLETADA POR UN PADRE O TUTOR. Breakthrough revisará toda la información de manera cuidadosa, confidencial y holística.

Breakthrough Minneapolis es una oportunidad única para que su hijo/a acceda a 6 años de apoyo dedicado a asegurarse de que esté listo y sea capaz de acceder a académicos desafiantes de la escuela secundaria y la universidad. Creemos que asociarnos con usted para servir mejor a su hijo/a solo puede fortalecer nuestro programa.
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's:
Email Address:
Home Phone:
Cell Phone:
Preferred means of contact:

Historial de empleo (Employment History)

Employment status:
Employer name:

Historia de la Educacion (Education History)

Does your student qualify as a first-generation college student (i.e. neither parent has a 4-year degree from the US)? A first-generation student means BOTH parents did not complete a 4-year college or university degree (or higher). If a degree was obtained from a country other than the United States, a student qualifies as a first-generation student.
Highest level of education completed:
Country of Bachelor's degree

Idioma(s) del Hogar (Home Language(s))

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?

Detalles de la Relacion (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? 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 the 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 below:
I would like to enter information for a second Parent/Guardian:
Información de Contacto del Otro Padre/ Tutor (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 'Parent / Guardian #2'.
First Name:
Last Name:
Gender:
Gender Specify:
Birth Country:
Home Address Street:
Home Address City:
Home Address State:
Home Address Zip Code:
Home Phone:

Detalles de la Relacion (Relationship Details)

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

Historial de Empleo (Employment History)

Employment status:
Employer name:

Historia de la Educacion (Education History)

Their highest level of education completed:
Country of Bachelor's degree

Idiona(s) del Hogar (Home Language(s))

What language is primarily spoken in their home?
Is there a secondary language spoken at their home?
Are there any other language(s) 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?

Family Section: This section of the application should ONLY BE COMPLETED BY A PARENT / GUARDIAN.  Breakthrough will review all information carefully, confidentially, and holistically.

Historal de Breakthrough (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):
Antecedentes de Familia (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?

Sección Familiar: Esta sección de la solicitud SOLO DEBE SER COMPLETADA POR UN PADRE O TUTOR. Breakthrough revisará toda la información de manera cuidadosa, confidencial y holística.

Antecedentes del Estudiante (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.
Ejemplos: Deportes, Avid, Boys and Girls Club, actividades religiosas, etc. 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):

Family Section: This section of the application should ONLY BE COMPLETED BY A PARENT / GUARDIAN.  Breakthrough will review all information carefully, confidentially, and holistically.

Affiliate-Specific Instructions
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.
Preguntas de Respuesta Corta : Ayuudenos a concocer a su estudiante respondiendo a las preguntas a continuacion.  Por favor escriba al menos dos oraciones completas. (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. ¿Qué metas tiene para su estudiante? ¿Cómo ve a Breakthrough encajar en el futuro de su estudiante?

What goals do you have for your student? How do you see Breakthrough fitting into your student's future?
2. ¿Qué le encanta de su estudiante? ¿Qué le gustaría que supiéramos sobre ellos?

What do you love about your student? What would you like us to know about them?
3. El éxito de los estudiantes en Breakthrough, y de nuestro programa en general, depende del apoyo continuo de los miembros de la familia. ¿Cómo apoyará a su estudiante y contribuirá a la comunidad Breakthrough?

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? 
Información de la escuela del estudiante (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:
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 teachers directly via email. 
Recomendante 1
If this name is incorrect or mispelled, please correct under the student section on page 3 of this form.
1a. Recommender's Email:
Recomendante 2
If this name is incorrect or mispelled, please correct under the student section on page 3 of this form.
2a. Recommender's Email:
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
By checking the box below, you are acknowledging that you understand the expectations Breakthrough has for its students and families accepted into its program.

Al seleccionar la casilla a continuación, confirmo que nuestra familia entiende el compromiso necesario para este programa, incluido lo siguiente:
  • Nos comprometemos a garantizar que el becario o la becaria asista a todas las fechas obligatorias del programa, incluidas las seis (6) semanas de cada verano durante tres (3) años (hasta 9.º grado).
  • El o la estudiante también asistirá a las sesiones de sábados mensuales durante el año escolar, excepto si se inscribió en otras actividades extracurriculares alineadas con su progreso académico.
  • Nos comprometemos a mantener una comunicación regular con el equipo de Breakthrough.
  • Entendemos que se espera la asistencia excepto en casos de emergencia o enfermedad familiar, NO por vacaciones.
Al marcar la casilla a continuación, reconoce que comprende las expectativas que Breakthrough Minneapolis tiene para sus estudiantes y familias aceptadas en el programa.



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