NY1 Scholar Athlete Ruby K.: Turning a Second Chance into Softball Success
Spectrum NY1 named Student Leadership Network senior Ruby as its Scholar Athlete of the week. She is a student at The Young Women’s Leadership School of Astoria.
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WPIX 11 Features Students Raising Awareness About Organ Donations
Nicolas and Noble are students at Union Square Academy for Health Sciences, a CollegeBound Initiative partner school. Originally broadcast on WPIX 11 on April 16,…
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NY1 Scholar Athlete Ben B.: A Passion for Sports
Spectrum NY1 named Student Leadership Network senior Ben as its Scholar Athlete of the week. He is a student at East-West School of International Studies.
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Mentorship in Action: How an Internship Connection Helped Shape a Student’s Path to College
Lizbeth F. has spent her time at The Young Women’s Leadership School (TYWLS) of Manhattan turning curiosity into real-world impact. Beyond the classroom, she has…
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From Student to Teacher: How One Young Educator Found Her Calling
Walking into The Young Women’s Leadership School (TYWLS) of Astoria for the first time, Mayisha had no way of knowing how much the arc of…
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From High School to College: The Teachers Who Invested in My Whole Journey
TYWLS alumna Journey W. returned on Alumni Day to share advice about the transition from high school to college life.
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When to Say Yes: How One Student Learned to Trust Her Instincts and Build Community Along the Way
As a College Transition Coach, alumna Karen B. shares what it’s like to weigh family expectations, college opportunities, and personal instincts with current students.
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From Passions to Purpose: How High School Extracurriculars Shaped One Alumna’s College Path
With a passion for law, business, and history, Beryanny is exploring different opportunities in college while also making time to volunteer at TYWLS Bronx and Fordham University.
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Finding My Way: Navigating College as a First-Gen Student
An aspiring pediatrician, Nuriely is studying Neuroscience and Behavior at Barnard College. She shares tips for students deciding on their postsecondary paths.
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From Applicant to Advocate: Inside the Life of a Student Turned College Transition Coach
Rob, a College Transition Coach attending the University at Buffalo, offers a behind-the-scenes look at college counseling at East Community High School.
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Beyond My Comfort Zone: How My College Counselor Helped Me Imagine a Different Future
As the eldest child in a tight-knit family, Lissa stepped out of her comfort zone to go to college away from home, with encouragement from her Director of College Counseling.
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Taking a Break? Turn Gap Time from School or Work into Growth Opportunities
How do you stay motivated and market-ready during a break from school or work? Our College Persistence team hosted its seventh annual Future Success Symposium…
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Connecting College with Community: Alum Danny Y. Launches Mentoring Program
An alum at Babson College addresses the mentoring gap between high school and college with his nonprofit, Unity Scholars Network.
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First-Year Impressions: College Life with Alumnus Omar at Howard University
Our recent high school graduate shares about college life at Howard University.
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Not Alone: How College Persistence Programs Become Game-Changers for Students
Our College Persistence programs support alumni to not only get into college, but to thrive once they’ve arrived.
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Women to Watch Awards Finalists in Education
Alumna Jahleese Hadley is a finalist for WILMA magazine’s Women to Watch awards in the education category.
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