Winter 2019 The Opportunity Network (OppNet) works with students from historically and systemically underrepresented communities in developing their skills, knowledge, and passions to achieve their college and career goals.

The Opportunity Network (OppNet) works with students from historically and systemically underrepresented
communities in developing their skills, knowledge, and passions to achieve their college and career goals.

 We honor the identities and embrace the power of each member of our community.

The Fellows Program

The Opportunity Network is a unique six-year career development program for
motivated and goal-driven high school students looking to:
• Examine personal values, skills, and passions for college and
career exploration;
• Get exposure to over 25 career tracks;
• Make personal connections with peers, professionals, and
contacts in higher education;
• Apply to four-year colleges or universities;
• Build resumes through paid internships or special enrichment
opportunities; and
• Develop a lifelong network of support leading to finding a “best
fit” college or university and rewarding careers.
Program Overview
The Fellows Program begins with a mandatory 2 week Summer Institute for
incoming students (rising juniors). Afterwards, from the beginning of junior
year to the end of senior year, students participate in weekly afterschool
workshops focusing on networking, professional skills, and career exploration.
Special activities throughout the year include field trips, guest speakers and
panels, and The Opportunity Network’s signature Speed Networking event.
Most class sessions and activities take place at OppNet’s offices in Lower
Manhattan.
Through the summer opportunities program, juniors and seniors participate in
paid internships and fully funded unique enrichment programs all over New
York City, the United States, and the world. Many students are placed in a range
of internships gaining real-life experience in a variety of roles and industries.
Other students have received full scholarships to spend the summer on a
college campus or travel to Europe, Africa, Latin America, and Asia.
The college guidance program supports students and families throughout the
college selection process and includes college visits, SAT/ACT prep, and
individualized advising on admissions, financial aid, and scholarships. In recent
years, 100% Opportunity Network Fellows have been accepted to four-year
colleges and universities and just last year, 95% of the senior class’ financial
need was met.
After high school, students continue to participate in college success and
career readiness programming with continued peer-to-peer networking and
staff support.

Who Should Apply?
• All students that are currently enrolled in the tenth grade at
a New York City high school regardless of immigration or
citizenship status*.
*The Opportunity Network will not release information
about identifiable immigration status of students unless
consent is given or we are compelled to do so by law. We
will do everything in our legal authority to protect the
privacy of our community.
• Students that have demonstrated academic commitment.
Our current Fellows reflect their academic commitment by
taking challenging course loads. Most of our Fellows come
into our program with a GPA of 87 and above.
• Students who identify as a member of a historically and
systemically underrepresented community.
• Students that are pursuing their hobbies and interests with
passion and energy.
• Applicants should not already have access to the kinds of
resources, services, and opportunities the program offers
such as intensive college counseling and application
assistance, mandatory summer programming that conflicts
with OppNet’s Summer Institute, or participate in programs
such as SEO, Minds Matter, or Breakthrough.
• Applicants must be self-motivated to join a challenging
peer network and commit to OppNet as their primary
extracurricular.
OppNet works to provide a safe and inclusive community
for all our Fellows. All students are encouraged to apply to
our program and OppNet is committed to serving,
protecting, and advocating for the fundamental rights of our
students, regardless of immigration or citizenship status*,
religion, race, ethnicity, national origin, sex, sexual
orientation, gender identity, disability, creed, age, marital or
familial status, or any other basis protected by law.

2019 Important Dates:
Applications goes live: Mon., Jan. 7th
Application Deadline: Tues., Feb. 26th
Group Interviews for Finalists: Mon., March 25th – Thurs., March 28th
Accepted Students Notified: Tues., April 9th