“Making the Grade” video (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1PP7MiskJs4 ) is a 12 min fast paced, fact supported, video of females offering success hints and stories about succeeding in STEM majors. This Cal Poly University San Luis Obispo/NASPA videois a gem for classroom use, career development sessions, women’s programs, and as inspiration to promote and support STEM majors and training programs.  Believable female role models, wisdom and rich insights from successful STEM students and grads offer concrete advice about dealing with confidence issues, peers, social support and more!  This documentary video is a must use educational, recruiting and retention tool for middle and high school educators, as well as for college and university STEM programs. A free instructional guide (http://www.facebook.com/makingthegrade2012 ) assists advisors, faculty and independent assignments. This material moves beyond content to touch the contextual nature of why women succeed in STEM. Every young woman should view this!