Fast Facts

 

A Better Chance of Andover provides academically talented young women of color an opportunity to grow, thrive, and become leaders.  Accepted Scholars attend nationally accredited Andover High School and have access to its expansive college preparatory and leadership programs. Over 150 alumni have completed the program and continued on to college and career.

  • 100% scholarship program

  • Scholars attend Andover High School, a high-performing public school in Massachusetts, a state consistently ranked first in education

  • Highly competitive academics with college prep, Honors, and AP-level courses

  • Graduates of the program attend a wide range of selective colleges and universities. View college placements list here [link]

  • Supported by live-in Resident Directors and Resident Assistants who provide daily guidance and oversight

  • Dedicated academic and college advisors focused on long-term success

  • Tutoring provided when needed

  • Scholars live in a historic Main Street home within walking distance of downtown Andover

  • Host families provide an in-home experience and community connection one weekend per month

  • More than 80 clubs, sports, and extracurricular activities available at Andover High School

  • Opportunities for international travel and summer enrichment programs

  • Scholars engage in regular community service and volunteer opportunities

  • Located just north of Boston, near many top colleges and universities

  • Supported by 30+ committed community volunteers

  • Longest-running A Better Chance community-based program (since 1967)

We Thrive Through Generosity.

ABC of Andover is affiliated with the A Better Chance national organization for recruitment and preparation of candidates but raises all funding on its own. We rely on the generosity of individual donors (72%) and institutions throughout the Merrimack Valley—dollars go exclusively to programming and operating costs, with no administrative overhead.