YWPN partnered with SMU admissions to host a College Prep Camp. 30 juniors from 10 of our campuses. It was a 4 day, 3 night camp with academic sessions, college prep, enrichment activities and sisterhood opportunities.
COLLEGE SUCCESS INITIATIVE
College Prep Camp at SMU
The Billingsley/Burns Award for International Studies
The Billingsley/Burns Award for International Studies provides transformative global experiences for young women. We are grateful to the Billingsley/Burns family. Through these partnerships, YWPN equips young women to embrace new experiences, broaden their perspectives, and pursue their dreams.
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2025 Recipients
Annalie Munoz – Young Women’s Leadership Academy at Ysleta ISD
Florence Italy – SAI: The American University of Florence Pre-College
Cora Retzer – Young Women’s Leadership Academy at Midland ISD
Gaborone, Botswana – CIEE: Leadership & Service in Public Health
2024 Recipients
Iris Nicholson – Ann Richards School for Young Women Leaders at Austin ISD
Gaboronoe, Botswana – CIEE: Wildlilfe Conservation
Amarachi Uche-Eboh – Talkington School for Young Women Leaders at Lubbock ISD
Dominican Republic – Global Leadership: Island Service
To and Through College Model
The goal of the College Success Initiative is to empower students to achieve and grow into prepared and adept participants in their local and global communities. Our work centers around preparation, access, experience, and persistence.
Programming and Services
YWPN makes a dedicated investment in supporting the staff and student body at each campus for the challenges of navigating a high-performing and competitive learning environment. Students enrolled in YWPN schools receive a quality, academic foundation to ensure college acceptance and persistence.
- Advanced academic curriculum: Pre-AP and AP/Dual Credit/Dual Enrollment
- STEM-focused programs and curriculum
- College Success Advisor on every campus
- Innovative, research-based instructional practices and programs
- Testing preparation and resources
- Year-round enhancement opportunities focused on college readiness, leadership, and wellness
- Academic success systems of support for all students
- Targeted professional development for teachers in advanced academic content areas & STEM programming
- Support through college, including mentorship, individualized support, communications, and internship opportunities
College Success Advisors
Eric Heineman
Ann Richards School for Young Women Leaders
Austin, TX
Erika Gonzales, M.Ed
Irma Lerma Rangel Young Women's Leadership School
Dallas, TX
Brandi Couch
Margaret Talkington School for Young Women Leaders
Lubbock, TX
Maria Rodriguez
Young Women's College Preparatory Academy
Houston, TX
Rickell Irvin
Young Women's Leadership Academy
Fort Worth, TX
Yanadira Mendez-Magana
Young Women's Leadership Academy
Aldine, TX
Ashley Cash, LMSW
Young Women's Leadership Academy
San Antonio, TX
Pete Bralich
Young Women's Leadership Academy Ysleta
El Paso, TX
Nurah Ahmad
Young Women’s
STEAM Academy
Balch Springs, TX
Jenny Moore
Young Women's Leadership Academy Midland
Midland, TX
