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.

  • Longest running ABC Community School Program

  • A Resident Director and Resident Assistants committed to supporting each Scholar

  • Academic and college advisors who help ensure Scholars’ success

  • Host families who provide an in-home experience every Tuesday and one weekend a month

  • Support from countless volunteers including a 24-member Board of Directors

  • 100% Scholarship

  • 8 young women of color from under-resourced communities in NY, DC, FL, DE, TX for 2023-24

  • An historic Main Street Andover home serves as the dormitory for Scholars and staff

  • A highly competitive academic program or college prep and AP level classes

  • Highly engaged Scholars participating in activities including sports, arts, theatre, clubs, student boards, plus summer enrichment and leadership programs

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.