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With support every step of the way—from signing up for college prep courses to mastering time management—Bottom Line helped me stay on track and graduate. I wouldn’t be here without them.” </div> </div> </div> <div class="swiper-slide h-auto"> <div class="bl-card-testimonial bg-white text-black w-100 h-100 px-l pt-l pb-xl "> <div class="d-flex align-items-center gap-s mb-l"> <img data-src="https://www.bottomline.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Sarah_Sanchez-e1733776000727.jpg" alt="Sarah Sanchez headshot" class="bl-card-testimonial__image object-fit-cover js-img-lazy"> <div class="bl-card-testimonial-header d-flex flex-column gap-2xs justify-content-between"> <div class="h5 mb-0">Sarah Sanchez</div> <div> <div class="bl-card-testimonial__designation p1 fw-light">Alumni, Access Program </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="bl-card-testimonial__quote h5 mb-0"> “As a first-generation college student, Sarah felt overwhelmed by the college process—until Bottom Line became her guide. 'I didn’t have anyone to help me navigate scholarships or applications,' she shared. With her advisor’s support, Sarah secured a scholarship and a spot at UIC, even earning recognition from the White House for her inspiring journey.” </div> </div> </div> <div class="swiper-slide h-auto"> <div class="bl-card-testimonial bg-white text-black w-100 h-100 px-l pt-l pb-xl "> <div class="d-flex align-items-center gap-s mb-l"> <img data-src="https://www.bottomline.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Alexis.webp" alt="Alexis Solano headshot" class="bl-card-testimonial__image object-fit-cover js-img-lazy"> <div class="bl-card-testimonial-header d-flex flex-column gap-2xs justify-content-between"> <div class="h5 mb-0">Alexis Solano</div> <div> <div class="bl-card-testimonial__designation p1 fw-light">Alumni, Success Program</div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="bl-card-testimonial__quote h5 mb-0"> “I’ve learned that moments of doubt come from fear of uncertainty, but with patience and courage, great things are possible,' he says. With Bottom Line’s support, Alexis has charted a new path in Automotive Technology, turning challenges into opportunities for growth and success.” </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section> <section id="block_110ce0ecce364d688da7c7407841c29e" class="bl-card-list bl-card-list--default py-xl bl-section-spacing bl-section-spacing-top-no-gap bl-section-spacing-bottom-no-gap bg-white"> <div class="container"> <div class="bl-card-list__heading mb-xl"> <div class="row justify-content-between"> <div class="col-sm-10"> <h2 class="h2 mb-0 text-black">The Bottom Line Difference </h2> </div> <div class="col-sm-10 mt-m"> <div class="h5 fw-light mb-0 post-basic"> <p><span class="TextRun SCXW172090326 BCX8" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW172090326 BCX8">Bottom Line is the only college </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW172090326 BCX8">advising</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW172090326 BCX8"> program whose impact has been tested and backed by academic research.</span></span></p> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="bl-card-list--wrapper"> <div class="bl-card-list-item d-flex flex-column position-relative"> <div class="bl-card-list-item__image d-flex"> <div class="bl-card-list-item__image--pattern position-relative overflow-clip d-none"> <div class="c-pattern c-pattern--3xl c-pattern-- js-pattern" data-pattern-name="" data-count="1" data-pattern-flow="default"></div> </div> <figure class="bl-card-list-item__image--image"> <img data-src="https://www.bottomline.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/AdobeStock_533864921-1.webp" class="h-100 object-fit-cover js-img-lazy" alt=""> </figure> </div> <div class="bl-card-list-item__content px-l pt-l pb-xl h-100 d-flex flex-column bg-light"> <div class="h4 mb-0"> 66% College Acceptance Rate </div> <div class="mb-0"> Bottom Line students submit an average of eight college applications and receive an average of five acceptances. </div> </div> </div> <div class="bl-card-list-item d-flex flex-column position-relative"> <div class="bl-card-list-item__image d-flex"> <div class="bl-card-list-item__image--pattern position-relative overflow-clip d-none"> <div class="c-pattern c-pattern--3xl c-pattern-- js-pattern" data-pattern-name="" data-count="1" data-pattern-flow="default"></div> </div> <figure class="bl-card-list-item__image--image"> <img data-src="https://www.bottomline.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Untitled-design-1.webp" class="h-100 object-fit-cover js-img-lazy" alt=""> </figure> </div> <div class="bl-card-list-item__content px-l pt-l pb-xl h-100 d-flex flex-column bg-light"> <div class="h4 mb-0"> 91% of Access Students Go To College </div> <div class="mb-0"> 91% of students in our Access program take the next step and commit to college. </div> </div> </div> <div class="bl-card-list-item d-flex flex-column position-relative"> <div class="bl-card-list-item__image d-flex"> <div class="bl-card-list-item__image--pattern position-relative overflow-clip d-none"> <div class="c-pattern c-pattern--3xl c-pattern-- js-pattern" data-pattern-name="" data-count="1" data-pattern-flow="default"></div> </div> <figure class="bl-card-list-item__image--image"> <img data-src="https://www.bottomline.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/AdobeStock_330730588-scaled.jpg" class="h-100 object-fit-cover js-img-lazy" alt=""> </figure> </div> <div class="bl-card-list-item__content px-l pt-l pb-xl h-100 d-flex flex-column bg-light"> <div class="h4 mb-0"> $20K Less in National Average Student Debt </div> <div class="mb-0"> In 2023, the average debt for Bottom Line students was under $17K—over $20K less than the national average. </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section> <section id="block_aff2c05115fbafcb39fbdd2ff125e46e" class="bl-multi-cta-block bg-secondary pt-2xl pb-3xl bl-multi-cta-block--default bl-section-spacing bl-section-spacing-top-xl bl-section-spacing-bottom-no-gap"> <div class="container"> <div class="row gy-xl justify-content-between"> <div class="col-sm-10 col-md-5"> <h2 class="h2 text-white mb-m"><p>Take the Next Step. 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