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Compass partners with high schools to provide workshops and mentorship that help students reach their full potential.
Compass partners with high schools to provide workshops and mentorship that help students reach their full potential.
of rural Americans haven’t earned a bachelor’s degree.
of rural Americans haven’t earned a bachelor’s degree.
of rural Americans haven’t earned a bachelor’s degree.
of rural high school students are first in their family to go to college.
of rural high school students are first in their family to go to college.
of rural high school students are first in their family to attend college.
EST. 2023
Compass partners with high schools to provide workshops and mentorship that help students reach their full potential.
Compass equips under-resourced high school students with the guidance, connections, and resources they need to overcome barriers and become confident leaders ready for life after high school.
Impact in Numbers
Our Scholars are so much more than any number. While they aren’t defined by statistics, we see these metrics as just one form of measurement for our impact. For Compass, these numbers reflect community transformation as much as individual achievement.
$100K
scholarships received in 2025.
+3
Average increase in ACT score.
3.80
Average GPA.
Impact in Numbers
Our Scholars are so much more than any number. While they aren’t defined by statistics, we see these metrics as just one form of measurement for our impact. For Compass, these numbers reflect community transformation as much as individual achievement.
$100K
Scholarships awarded in 2025.
+3
Average increase in ACT score.
3.80
Average GPA.
Impact in Numbers
Our Scholars are so much more than any number. While they aren’t defined by statistics, we see these metrics as just one form of measurement for our impact. For Compass, these numbers reflect community transformation as much as individual achievement.
$100K
scholarships received in 2025.
+3
Average increase in ACT score.
3.80
Average GPA.
The Compass Journey: Five Semesters of Growth
The Compass Scholar Program is a five-semester journey that walks alongside students from their first steps of self-discovery to their confident leap into the future. Each semester deepens their sense of direction through connection, reflection, and opportunity, turning bright potential into lasting impact.
1
Scholars build belonging through shared stories, mentorship, and goal-mapping exercises that reveal how their communities shape who they are and who they can become.
1
Scholars build belonging through shared stories, mentorship, and goal-mapping exercises that reveal how their communities shape who they are and who they can become.
2
Students develop academic confidence with ACT prep, study skills, and personal learning strategies that help them see education as a tool for empowerment rather than a test of worth.
2
Students develop academic confidence with ACT prep, study skills, and personal learning strategies that help them see education as a tool for empowerment rather than a test of worth.
3
The focus shifts outward as Scholars design Compass Capstone projects that serve their hometowns while exploring personal passions and leadership through action.
3
The focus shifts outward as Scholars design Compass Capstone projects that serve their hometowns while exploring personal passions and leadership through action.
4
Through public speaking, mentoring younger cohorts, and career exploration, Scholars learn that leadership is not about titles but about presence, empathy, and example.
4
Through public speaking, mentoring younger cohorts, and career exploration, Scholars learn that leadership is not about titles but about presence, empathy, and example.
5
The journey culminates in reflection and readiness with college and scholarship applications, financial literacy, and post-graduation planning that turns aspiration into motion.
5
The journey culminates in reflection and readiness with college and scholarship applications, financial literacy, and post-graduation planning that turns aspiration into motion.
The Compass Journey: Five Semesters of Growth
The Compass Scholar Program is a five-semester journey that walks alongside students from their first steps of self-discovery to their confident leap into the future. Each semester deepens their sense of direction through connection, reflection, and opportunity, turning bright potential into lasting impact.
1
Scholars build belonging through shared stories, mentorship, and goal-mapping exercises that reveal how their communities shape who they are and who they can become.
1
Scholars build belonging through shared stories, mentorship, and goal-mapping exercises that reveal how their communities shape who they are and who they can become.
2
Students develop academic confidence with ACT prep, study skills, and personal learning strategies that help them see education as a tool for empowerment rather than a test of worth.
2
Students develop academic confidence with ACT prep, study skills, and personal learning strategies that help them see education as a tool for empowerment rather than a test of worth.
3
The focus shifts outward as Scholars design Compass Capstone projects that serve their hometowns while exploring personal passions and leadership through action.
3
The focus shifts outward as Scholars design Compass Capstone projects that serve their hometowns while exploring personal passions and leadership through action.
4
Through public speaking, mentoring younger cohorts, and career exploration, Scholars learn that leadership is not about titles but about presence, empathy, and example.
4
Through public speaking, mentoring younger cohorts, and career exploration, Scholars learn that leadership is not about titles but about presence, empathy, and example.
5
The journey culminates in reflection and readiness with college and scholarship applications, financial literacy, and post-graduation planning that turns aspiration into motion.
5
The journey culminates in reflection and readiness with college and scholarship applications, financial literacy, and post-graduation planning that turns aspiration into motion.
5
The journey culminates in reflection and readiness with college and scholarship applications, financial literacy, and post-graduation planning that turns aspiration into motion.
4
Through public speaking, mentoring younger cohorts, and career exploration, Scholars learn that leadership is not about titles but about presence, empathy, and example.
3
The focus shifts outward as Scholars design Compass Capstone projects that serve their hometowns while exploring personal passions and leadership through action.
2
Students develop academic confidence with ACT prep, study skills, and personal learning strategies that help them see education as a tool for empowerment rather than a test of worth.
1
Scholars build belonging through shared stories, mentorship, and goal-mapping exercises that reveal how their communities shape who they are and who they can become.
The Compass Journey: Five Semesters of Growth
The Compass Scholar Program is a five-semester journey that walks alongside students from their first steps of self-discovery to their confident leap into the future. Each semester deepens their sense of direction through connection, reflection, and opportunity, turning bright potential into lasting impact.
Meet Our Mentors
Meet Our Mentors
Connecting students with mentors who share their journey and believe in their potential.
Connecting students with mentors who share their journey and believe in their potential.
Coleman
Emily
Gary
Nicholas
Tanner
Coleman
Emily
Gary
Nicholas
Tanner
OUR MENTORS
Mentorship is at the heart of Compass, helping students turn potential into purpose.
Compass mentors guide students through every stage of high school, from setting goals to preparing for college and careers. They provide consistent encouragement, real-world insight, and access to opportunities that build confidence and direction. Through meaningful relationships, mentors help students grow into capable, connected leaders in their communities.
Our Mentor Alumni Network
our PROGRAM
Compass is a model for developing community-grounded, future-ready leaders.
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Compass is looking
to expand across the
American Heartland.
A compass has four cardinal directions. Here are ours.
Our work is guided by four core pillars: empowering students, supporting families and schools, connecting communities, and expanding opportunity. Together, they keep Compass focused on helping young people move forward with confidence and purpose.
Community
Our north star, rooted in connection, belonging, and shared responsibility.
Learning
The sunrise value: education as growth, self-knowledge, and transformation.
Mobility
The path forward into college, careers, and life opportunities.
Leadership
Grounded practice in humility, courage, and service.
OUR MISSION
Build a community of skilled, diverse, and passionate leaders in the American Heartland, fostering collaboration and innovation in rural America.
Build a community of skilled, diverse, and passionate leaders in the Heartland, fostering collaboration and innovation in rural America.
Why focus on rural students?
Rural students are often overlooked, yet they represent some of the most capable, hardworking young people in America. These students face unique barriers—limited access to mentorship, resources, and post-secondary guidance. Compass exists to break down those barriers and ensure talent isn’t dictated by geography.
How does Compass create long-term impact?
By pairing students with mentors, delivering targeted post-secondary preparation, and engaging families and schools, Compass sets students up for success beyond high school. Our scholars go on to college, trade programs, and careers that increase lifetime earnings, strengthen communities, and spark generational change.r personalized solutions designed to meet the unique needs and objectives of each client.
What’s the economic impact of your work?
Each Compass scholar has the potential to unlock an additional $1.3 million in lifetime earnings. With hundreds of students already on the path, we’re not just changing lives—we’re shifting the future of rural America.
How can I support Compass’s mission?
Whether through donations, mentorship, school partnerships, or spreading the word, your support helps us expand access and opportunity for rural students. Every dollar and every voice brings us closer to a future where every student—no matter where they're from—has a clear path to success.
Why focus on rural students?
Rural students are often overlooked, yet they represent some of the most capable, hardworking young people in America. These students face unique barriers—limited access to mentorship, resources, and post-secondary guidance. Compass exists to break down those barriers and ensure talent isn’t dictated by geography.
How does Compass create long-term impact?
By pairing students with mentors, delivering targeted post-secondary preparation, and engaging families and schools, Compass sets students up for success beyond high school. Our scholars go on to college, trade programs, and careers that increase lifetime earnings, strengthen communities, and spark generational change.r personalized solutions designed to meet the unique needs and objectives of each client.
What’s the economic impact of your work?
Each Compass scholar has the potential to unlock an additional $1.3 million in lifetime earnings. With hundreds of students already on the path, we’re not just changing lives—we’re shifting the future of rural America.
How can I support Compass’s mission?
Whether through donations, mentorship, school partnerships, or spreading the word, your support helps us expand access and opportunity for rural students. Every dollar and every voice brings us closer to a future where every student—no matter where they're from—has a clear path to success.
Why focus on rural students?
Rural students are often overlooked, yet they represent some of the most capable, hardworking young people in America. These students face unique barriers—limited access to mentorship, resources, and post-secondary guidance. Compass exists to break down those barriers and ensure talent isn’t dictated by geography.
How does Compass create long-term impact?
By pairing students with mentors, delivering targeted post-secondary preparation, and engaging families and schools, Compass sets students up for success beyond high school. Our scholars go on to college, trade programs, and careers that increase lifetime earnings, strengthen communities, and spark generational change.r personalized solutions designed to meet the unique needs and objectives of each client.
What’s the economic impact of your work?
Each Compass scholar has the potential to unlock an additional $1.3 million in lifetime earnings. With hundreds of students already on the path, we’re not just changing lives—we’re shifting the future of rural America.
How can I support Compass’s mission?
Whether through donations, mentorship, school partnerships, or spreading the word, your support helps us expand access and opportunity for rural students. Every dollar and every voice brings us closer to a future where every student—no matter where they're from—has a clear path to success.