
Academics
Tutoring
OpenDoors engages skilled tutors committed to working with students most impacted by race-based opportunity and achievement gaps.
Tutors specialize in providing homework help, subject-specific assistance, standardized testing prep and in many cases, Orton-Gillingham instruction for language based learning differences. Families, schools and tutors share information and resources to support each student’s experience and overall progress.
During the 2022-23 school year,
OpenDoors provided 880+ hours of one-on-one professional tutoring. This is a 47% increase from the year before.
93% of tutored students felt an increase in confidence because of their tutoring.
99% of tutored students felt positively supported by their tutors.
To & Through
College
OpenDoors Asheville’s flagship initiative is designed to eliminate educational disparities for students of all ages.
To & Through focuses on four impact areas:
Educational assessments, tutoring, and BestFit schools K-12
Interest-aligned STEAM enrichment opportunities in K-12
College preparation and improved access for 9-12th graders
Support for college admission, completion, and postgraduate acceptance

To & Through
College Scholarship Program
Our To & Through College Scholarship Program ensures that all of our graduating senior students have the opportunity to attend a four university or career track program. This competitive award provides $6500 a year for each of the four years a student is in school.
The award can be applied towards tuition, fees, books, housing, transportation, food, or other expenses related to thriving in a college atmosphere.
Along with financial support, students receive coaching, job search, and/or internship placement, financial mentorship support, and post-college career counseling.
In 2023, OpenDoors awarded six senior recipients. We're so excited to be celebrating these students as they begin a new phase of their educational journey.
