October 15, 2009

Program Supported by Boston Banker Puts Hispanic Kids on Path to College

By Caroline Preston

The daughter of Guatemalan immigrants who didn't finish high school, 18-year-old Wilma Barrios saw how the process of applying to college overwhelmed her older sister. So when a local philanthropist said he wanted to help talented Hispanic students like Ms. Barrios gain admission to top universities, she jumped at the opportunity.

For two years, she and eleven other honor-roll students have been receiving academic coaching, SAT preparation, and advice on college from employees of a

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