YTT: College Access
About The Program
Named after the phrase “Y tu tambien” (or “And so can you!”), this tuition-free program provides college application and interview workshops, mentorship, and networking for students and their families, with the goal of increasing college access for New York City high school students.
Using theater techniques such as improvisation and playwriting, YTT students learn how to create and refine their own personal stories for use in the college application process.
Within the YTT College Access Program are My Story workshops, intensive classes that focus directly on a specific aspect of the college application process, such as the essay or interview portion.
Program Stats

In 2024, YTT enrolled over 250 students.
(The majority of our students are 1st Generation College Applicants)

YTT Students have a 100% acceptance rate.

YTT Students attend top schools including: Yale, Harvard, Cornell, Columbia, Brown, MIT, and Williams College.
Our Next Workshop
MyStory: Essays
Learn theater techniques to develop your own personal story for your college essay.
When
Where
The New Group Offices
Instructor
Preston CrowderHow To Apply
Fill out our application form with your contact information to apply to these programs. No acting or playwriting experience is necessary for these workshops. First generation and low-income students are encouraged to apply.
Requirements
- Students must be enrolled in a New York City public high school. (Priority is given to Juniors and first-semester Seniors.)
- Students should be academically motivated and eager to learn
YTT Teaching Artists

preston crowder
YTT Instructor - MyStory Essays
The New Group’s tuition-free education programs are supported in part by the Cornelia T. Bailey Foundation



