College Bound was founded in 1991, on the premise of pairing students with adult volunteers to work toward academic goals that will foster meaningful and effective mentoring relationships. Through a combination of mentoring, tutoring, and scholarship opportunities, College Bound provides underserved 8-12th grade D.C. public school students with access to one of life's greatest gifts - the opportunity to obtain a college education. Through their programs, 100% of College Bound students complete high school and over 95% matriculate to college!