Mission
Our purpose is simple: Growth Mindset Collaborative (GMC) is a Georgia-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to helping students access high-quality academic and growth-focused learning resources.
We partner with schools and community organizations to expand access to free and affordable SAT prep and growth-focused learning.
We offer a free 200+ page PSAT/SAT Prep digital book, made in partnership with TempleEdge Learning, that contains over 90 video lessons and over 500 practice questions. An optional paid extension to the program supports Growth Mindset Collaborative's other initiatives.
Schools, districts, libraries, and other youth-focused nonprofits can choose between three options when sharing our free 200+ page PSAT/SAT digital book, made in partnership with TempleEdge Learning:
1 - Offer students a 50% discount on the optional $99 paid program
Cost to students: $49.50
Support for GMC initiatives: $25
TempleEdge Learning: $24.50
*email for special coupon code
2 - Offer students a $20 discount on the optional $99 paid program
Cost to students: $79
Support returned to nonprofit as part of the give-back program: $40
Support for GMC initiatives: $20
TempleEdge Learning: $19
*email for special coupon code
3 - Offer students no discount on the optional $99 paid program
Cost to students: $99
Support for GMC initiatives: $70
TempleEdge Learning: $29
*no additional code or follow-up required
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Vision
A world where every student — regardless of background or zip code —
has equal access to high-quality academic preparation
and growth-focused learning opportunities.
We focus on making academic support easier and more affordable for schools—starting with SAT prep—and expanding into other areas, including literacy at all levels, project-based learning, and instilling growth mindsets in students, families, and staff
Our Goals
Expand access to free and low-cost SAT preparation resources for all students, especially those from low-income families
Support equitable student achievement and lifelong learning
Strengthen family engagement in academic growth
Leadership
Michelle Ihrig, Ed.D. - Founder and Executive Director
25+ years in education, including 20 at low-income schools
Creator of Dr. Test Prep SAT Program - videos also available for free on YouTube @drtestprep
Certified in administration, special education, gifted education, mathematics, ESOL, online education, and school business
Partners Served
K-12 schools (public, charter, and private)
PTOs, booster clubs, marching bands, and robotics teams
Libraries and faith-based youth programs
Community nonprofits supporting student success
Current Partners
Special thanks to Google for acceptance into their Google Ad Grants program.
Every month, Google gives Growth Mindset Collaborative $10,000 in in-kind advertising credits to continue our mission to empower young people with college readiness skills while giving back to their communities.
TempleEdge Learning gives Growth Mindset Collaborative a minimum of 50% of all sales from Dr. Test Prep PSAT/SAT courses to support GMC initiatives in literacy, project-based learning, and instilling growth mindsets in students, families, and staff.
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