This qualitative, longitudinal study documents the academic and professional journeys of 8 college graduates or "scholars" of the Paterson Teachers for Tomorrow (PT4T) program. Data from this study further contribute to the growing body of research focusing on preparing diverse candidates--particularly those from urban and low socioeconomic backgrounds--to become teachers. One finding that emerged from this study documented the barrier caused by the Educational Testing Service's (ETS) Praxis II to the certification of minority teacher candidates. These findings support the call to provide additional support for minority candidates as they pursue their teacher education programs and prepare to take the Praxis II exams. (Contains 2 tables.)