2017-2018 College Track Annual Report CT_AR_JAN2019_digital | Page 3

On an individual level, a college degree is crucial for economic success, civic engagement, and lifelong wellness. More broadly, an educated populace strengthens our citizenry and gives a voice to our most vulnerable communities. Not only are College Track students more than twice as likely as their first-generation and low-income peers to graduate from college, but they outpace the national average for ALL college students. * Equipped with a degree, our alumni are making the change they want to see in our country. 2017–2018 ANNUAL REPORT 3