Through LB, I gained the exposure, preparation, and confidence to pursue Harvard Law — and today I am studying there with the goal of becoming an Intellectual Property lawyer who expands access for creatives.
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Your Path To Graduate School Starts Here.
Start with a conversation. We'll help you think through programs, timelines, and questions worth asking — and point you to the resources you need for the next step.
Or just visit the siteNow & Next
- Cohort 5 application deadlineJune 15, 2026
- Next GSAC roundtableTo be announced
- Next info sessionJune 18, 2026
Our Mission
Expanding leadership through graduate school access.
We equip students with the preparation, networks, and strategic guidance to pursue selective master's and doctoral programs
— and thrive beyond admission.
Our Programs & Resources
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Ambassador Fellowship
An eight-month, high-touch program that moves Ambassadors from aspiration to application — through coaching, test prep, and a $10K transitional grant upon enrollment.
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Resource Hub
Essential tools to support graduate school preparation, including planning checklists, application guides, test preparation resources, and funding information.
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Student Relief Fund
Direct grant support that reduces the financial barriers interrupting graduate school preparation, enrollment, and persistence — including up to $10K transitional grants for Ambassadors.
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Ambassador Fellowship
A competitive, national scholarship program for high-achieving college students and recent graduates applying to selective master's and doctoral programs. Eight months. Five phases. Cohort-based.
100%
of Ambassadors admitted to target programs
5
postgraduate tracks covered
12+
partner institutions
Also
Graduate School Access Collaborative
GSAC convenes higher education professionals, nonprofit leaders, funders, policymakers, and students working across the graduate access landscape — designed to offer timely insight and shared learning as the field navigates a changing education environment.
Tools & Resources
Free tools built for your graduate school journey.
Free toolGrad Debt ExplorerSee average federal borrowing for 13,594 graduate programs across 1,539 schools — compare any field, any institution.Explore debt by field →Free toolSupply & Demand MapHow many graduates compete per job opening, by state and field. Know the market before you choose a program.View the map →Resource hub100+ Free ResourcesGuides, scholarships, test prep, and financial aid — organized by track and stage. Open to everyone.Browse resources →
Ambassadors
Ambassadors pursuing advanced degrees at Harvard, MIT, UCLA, Columbia, Hopkins.
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