Bryson Downing
George Washington Carver High School, Class of 2023 
Delaware State University, Class of 2027, B.S., Aviation 
As an aspiring airline pilot, I had the choice of how to obtain 
my training: through an independent flight school or through 
a college pathway. Both routes would have provided me with 
the necessary flight training to obtain my dream, but only the 
college pathway guaranteed industry connections. Delaware 
State University gave me access to alumni that mentored  
me along the way and truly expanded my worldview. As a  
kid from Philly who had no foot in the aviation industry,  
I didn’t expect so much support, but I was warmly embraced  
at Delaware State’s Aviation Program. 
“I didn’t expect  
so much support, 
but I was warmly 
embraced at  
Delaware State 
University.”
Andell Quartey
Parkway Center City Middle College, Class of 2026
West Chester University, Class of 2028 
From the beginning of the application process, I knew I wanted  
to attend a college that equips students to make a positive 
impact on their communities. The Heights Law and Justice  
Mentorship Program (LJMP) helped me find my fit by introducing 
me to legal professionals who come from a similar background 
as myself and supporting visits to spaces I would not normally 
have access to, such as the Penn Carey Law School and the  
Federal Courthouse. Participating in the LJMP solidified my 
choice in major: I will be studying Political Science at West 
Chester University, with a concentration in Government and 
Politics, on a pre-law track. I like that the political science  
curriculum emphasizes diverse perspectives and ethical  
decision making. WCU is taking a majority of my dual enrollment  
credits, saving me time and money. Apart from academics,  
I love that the campus is a good distance from home — allowing 
me to feel independent — while also being close enough to not 
miss any family events.
“I knew I wanted  
to attend  
a college that 
equips students  
to make a  
positive impact.”
How I Found My Fit
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