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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Finding the Right Fit: How One Visit to Paul Smith’s College Opened Doors to Different College Possibilities
For many students, websites and family conversations can only go so far in finding the right college match. Sometimes, what they need is a college…
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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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Why Do Colleges Need My Tax Forms? Guiding Families Through the College Application Process
Our Directors of College Counseling (DCCs) and other college access staff offer practical advice to help caregivers support their children’s aspirations for college and beyond.
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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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QuestBridge and Posse Foundation Scholars 2026: Making College Affordable and Attainable
Among Student Leadership Network’s high school Class of 2026, over 1,000 early college acceptances include nine QuestBridge and five Posse Foundation Scholars!
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Journey to College: Why Visiting Colleges is a Critical Piece of the Application Process
See how our recent out-of-state trips support students in making informed decisions about their college plans.
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Building College Access Capacity for Schools and Districts
Our College Access Services (CAS) team offers capacity-building and coaching services to school counselors and administrators. Together, we are eliminating barriers that prevent students from pursuing college opportunities and provide support to make their dreams attainable and affordable.
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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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Summer in the City: PreCollege Scholars Experience Life at Pratt
The Black Alumni of Pratt awarded a scholarship to student Devon A. to attend Pratt’s PreCollege Summer Program.
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Summer Foundations for School Year Success: Behind the Scenes with our Buffalo Team
Student Leadership Network, in partnership with Buffalo Public Schools, offered timely and tailored college access programs for our students.
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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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