“BRYC keeps me on track and motivates me to stay focused on my future. ”
FELLOW RESPONSES of 8–12 Fellows agree: 96%
“BRYC IS A GOOD USE OF TIME. ” of 8–12 Fellows agree: 93%
“BRYC IS ENJOYABLE. ” of 8–12 Fellows agree:
“I’M GLAD I’M IN BRYC. ” of Guardians agree: 100%
“I RECOMMEND BRYC TO OTHER FAMILIES. ” of VIPs agree: 100%
“I RECOMMEND VOLUNTEERING AT BRYC. ” 93%
Twice per year, the Baton Rouge Youth Coalition asks its participants (Fellows), their parents/guardians, and volunteers (VIPs) to submit a comprehensive survey detailing BRYC’s impact Their feedback highlights what BRYC’s doing well, but more importantly, it helps us understand what we can do better. Thank you for reading. We welcome your questions and comments at bryc@thebryc.org.
Total Survey Responses 611
“BRYC has helped me organize and manage my post-high school planning ” 93% of Senior Fellows agree:
“Since joining BRYC, I’m more aware of things I can do to achieve my ACT goals ” 97% of Junior Fellows agree:
“Since joining BRYC, my study and time management skills have improved ” of Underclassmen Fellows agree: 89%
GUARDIAN RESPONSES
SUMMARY 93% agree:
“I’m pleased with the support BRYC provides ” 90% agree:
“My child’s academics have improved ” 87% agree: “My child is more selfassured and confident ”
VIP RESPONSES
100% agree:
“BRYC provides the ongoing support I need to be successful. ” 93% agree:
“I feel invested in my relationship with my Fellows. ” 74% agree:
“Through BRYC, I’ve made more community connections. ”
79%
Fellow retention (August–December 2025) 439 Fellows enrolled as of January 2026
““BRYC has helped me feel supported when school gets overwhelming I don’t feel like I’m doing everything alone anymore ” Underclassmen Fellow
“I can learn HOW to think and not WHAT to think BRYC is helping me find out who I am. ” 8th-Grade Fellow
“BRYC has positively affected me this year by keeping my head on my shoulders, and honestly without this program I wouldn’t have known about any of this I would’ve been very behind since my counselors are very minimal on help. I have learned a lot and will continue to grow ” Senior Fellow
“BRYC helps you know what you need to improve ACT scores and has given me more confidence. Overall, BRYC helps you get further in college through scholarships and prep opportunities ” Junior Fellow
“BRYC allowed me a space where I can focus on my future outside of high school without feeling stressed by it all. ” Senior Fellow
“At BRYC you build a lifelong relationship with a community that will be able to help you for life in almost any situation BRYC aids with self-reliance and pushing yourself to reach your fullest potential. ” Junior Fellow
“BRYC helps you identify who you really are and what amazing and astonishing things you will accomplish ” Underclassmen Fellow
BRYC thanks our 2025–2026 Fellows, families, and volunteers for contributing to this report.
How has BRYC helped you this semester?
“BRYC gives me an outlet from school to have fun with another community and improve my ACT skills!” Junior Fellow
“BRYC has showed me how to keep calm, focus on my education, start early on my career path, work on my emotions, and become a better version of myself ” Underclassmen Fellow
“When I need someone to talk to, someone is always there ” 8th-Grade Fellow
“I have learned so much from BRYC I feel like it has made me a better decision-maker in many ways I have learned to keep all of my things organized, and I know I can use these resources long term ” Senior Fellow
“BRYC has made senior year not so lonely, as I know what I need to do to prepare me for the future They have given me endless opportunities and advice for post high school. ” Senior Fellow
“BRYC is a community where people care and want you to succeed They want to help you in whatever way they can ” Underclassmen Fellow
“BRYC helped me by getting out of my shell and letting me speak what I feel or think ” 8th-Grade Fellow
”“They’re just a really great program, and they know how to be kind and have fun while also motivating you to get work done ” Senior Fellow
“BRYC helped me understand how to help others. ” 8th-Grade Fellow
“BRYC has definitely opened my mind to different opportunities for college ” Junior Fellow “BRYC has helped me successfully get into my top choice school ” Senior Fellow