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Breakthrough for Low-Income Students
When it comes to applying to some of the top high schools here in New York City, students from low-income families face an uphill battle. That’s where Breakthrough New York steps in. As part of our ongoing initiative” Chasing The Dream: Poverty and Opportunity in America,” we’re featuring the nonprofit that has been helping high-achieving middle-schoolers from low-income families get into school.
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