DOSOMETHING.ORG AND FASTWEB TEAM UP TO HELP CAUSE-Y TEENS HAVE COLLEGIATE SUCCESS

Download release DOSOMETHING.ORG AND FASTWEB TEAM UP TO HELP CAUSE-Y TEENS HAVE COLLEGIATE SUCCESS DoSomething.org and Fastweb collaborate to increase scholarship opportunities for cause-conscious teens and bolster social action efforts New York, NY (November 19, 2010) – DoSomething.org, the top organization for teens and social change, is teaming up with Fastweb, the top site for teens and scholarships, to connect cause-minded teens with financial opportunities and resources for a successful college career. Paying for college is often cited as the top fear of High School students today in both the US and abroad. Just last week 50,000 students descended upon London, England to protest the rising cost of tuition fees. More and more teens struggle to have enough money to achieve their educational dreams, while still remaining competitive amongst the ever-increasing applicant pool. “We share a common vision with DoSomething.org – to inspire young people to reach their full potential,” said Fastweb.com VP of Marketing, Andrea Abegglen. “We know that students want to become more involved in community service, not just because it lends a competitive advantage in the school admission process, but also because they have an innate interest in providing a public service to their communities.” “In the scholarship game, Fastweb rules, with 1 in 3 college-bound seniors using their services.” Said DoSomething.org COO Aria Finger, “We’re excited to be working with them to not only help teens doing amazing things get into great colleges, but also show how doing good can lead to greater collegiate success.” Through this collaboration, DoSomething.org and Fastweb aim to increase volunteerism and activism among high school teens and amp up scholarship opportunities for those exhibiting these qualities. Each site will showcase volunteer and scholarship opportunities for cause-y young people, as well as encourage continued participation in social action efforts as a means of getting into college. DoSomething.org recently released a study highlighting the correlation between community service efforts and college admissions. Surveying admissions officers from 33 of the Top 50 colleges and universities across the country (as listed in US News & World Report: Best Colleges 2011), they found that community service ranks in the Top 4 most important factors considered. Demonstrated passion and commitment to a single cause were also valued 5 to 1 over a scattered involvement with a variety of causes. The full study can be downloaded at DoSomething.org/survey. DoSomething.org and Fastweb will kick off their joint efforts in the new year with shared channels on each other’s websites,. About DoSomething.org DoSomething.org is one of the largest organizations in the US that helps young people rock causes they care about. A driving force in creating a culture of volunteerism, DoSomething.org is on track to activate two million young people in 2011. By leveraging the web, television, mobile, and pop culture, DoSomething.org inspires, empowers and celebrates a generation of doers: teenagers who recognize the need to do something, believe in their ability to get it done, and then take action. Plug in at www.DoSomething.org. About Fastweb Fastweb, a property of Monster Worldwide, is the nation's recognized leader in helping students pay for school, by providing scholarship and financial aid information, as well as information about jobs and internships. More than 50 million* members have benefited from Fastweb's information and services. Fastweb lets students create a personalized profile that can be matched against its expansive databases of colleges and scholarships. As the oldest and most popular free online scholarship matching service, the database has more than 1.5 million scholarships totaling over $3.4 billion. (*9 million are active users of the site.) For more information, visit www.fastweb.com.