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Bottom Line Massachusetts
Since 1997, Bottom Line Massachusetts has supported over 3,000 high school and college students in Boston and Worcester. Located in Jamaica Plain, were proud to be a relentless ally to first-generation college students from systemically under-resourced communities as they pave their paths to college graduation and career success.
Our Programs
Bottom Line’s college advising programs are designed for first-generation students to get into college, graduate, and go far in life.
Access Program
Personalized guidance for high school students navigating the college application process.
Success Program
Comprehensive on-campus support to help first-generation students graduate career-ready.
Bluprint Program
Virtual support and AI-powered tools for students outside Bottom Line’s target schools.
Meet Our Students
Saul Garcia
Alumni, Relentless Ally
“I hope to be a great example for those people that fight every day and live unpredictable lives and still manage to dig deep and make something happen."”
Valduvino Goncalves
Alumni, Success Program
“Great grades, scholarships lead to Master's in School Counseling”
Sheneita Graham
Alumni, Bottom Line's Director of Culturally Responsive Programming
“From Student to Changemaker: A Bottom Line Leader's Inspiring Path”
Odalis Polanco
Alumni, Relentless Ally
“With Bottom Line's support, Odalis secured a full-tuition scholarship through Northeastern's TORCH Scholars Program and turned challenges into triumphs—founding student organizations, pursuing international service projects, and becoming a role model for future generations.”
Paola Valdez
Alumni, Access Program
“Bottom Line has been one of the best things that has ever happened to me.”
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Bottom Line partners with first-generation college students from under-resourced communities and backgrounds to get into and through college and successfully launch a career. Join us in helping our students achieve their dreams!
Bottom Line in the News
Explore recent media features showcasing the impact and success across all Bottom Line regions.
Connect & Collaborate
Massachusetts Leadership Team
Bottom Line Massachusetts is made up of a team of experienced leaders passionately committed to driving student success.
Massachusetts Partners
Bottom Line relies on a diverse network of partners. Together, we form a community of relentless allies, partnering with students and affecting communities.
Participating Schools in Massachusetts
- Bentley University
- Boston College
- Bridgewater State University
- Clark University
- Fitchburg State University
- Framingham State University
- The College of the Holy Cross
- Lesley University
- Northeastern University
- Salem State University
- Suffolk University
- UMass – Amherst
- UMass – Boston
- UMass – Dartmouth
- UMass – Lowell
- Wentworth Institute of Technology
- Worcester State University