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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“Credit Basics for $100!” Personal Finance Jeopardy with Peer Leaders
Peer Leaders hosted an interactive community engagement event to introduce personal finance concepts to fellow college students.
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Alumna Speaks on Youth Engagement Curriculum on BronxTalk TV
Alesandra is an alumna of The Laboratory School for Finance and Technology, a CollegeBound Initiative partner school. Originally broadcast on BronxNet on June 30, 2025…
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Celebrating Our Graduates: A Future of Achievement and Promise
Over 3,000 Student Leadership Network high school students graduates are taking their next bold steps toward college, careers, and service.
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Be Ready to Pivot: Alumna Rhonda Grant Shares Education and Career Advice with Students
A graduate of The Young Women’s Leadership School (TYWLS) of Queens, Rhonda S. Grant reconnected with Student Leadership Network through volunteering and sharing career advice…
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I Decided! Celebrating College Decisions and Career Choices in High School
Our CollegeBound Initiative Decision Days are intentional and joyful celebrations of students’ college, career, and service choices after high school.
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South Bronx Student Going from Highbridge to Harvard
Christina, a South Bronx native student at Central Park East (CPE) High School, is heading to Harvard this fall. She is the first student in CPE to ever be accepted to multiple Ivy League schools.
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Building College Awareness in Middle School: Our Workshops in Miami and Kansas City
Our College Access Services (CAS) team adapted college awareness programs for middle school partners, preparing students for success well before college applications begin.
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WGRZ Buffalo Spotlights an Exceptional McKinley High School Student
Local Western New York newscast selected Stayci from McKinley High School for its Exceptional High School Graduates series.
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Journey to College: Students Learn about Distinguished Scholarships at the CBI College Roundtable
Over 100 high school juniors from 23 CBI partner schools gathered to learn about college admissions programs that value leadership potential alongside academic achievement.
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Familiar Place, New Beginnings: A Student’s Excitement for College Life at NYU
Alexander, a high school senior, shares his excitement for college and his plans to continue volunteering in his community.
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Student Leadership Network Alumnus is Commencement Speaker at St. Bonaventure University
Anas Alami is a graduate of Juan Morel Campos Secondary School, a partner school of our CollegeBound Initiative (CBI). Originally published by St. Bonaventure University…
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Journey to College: Students Explore Out-of-State Options Through Posse Partners Trip
CollegeBound Initiative’s Posse partners college trip raises awareness of prestigious opportunities that can make attending out-of-state colleges financially feasible.
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CollegeBound Initiative Alumna Wins SUNY EOP Leadership Award
The Norman R. McConney Jr. Award for Student Excellence recognizes students in SUNY’s Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) for academic merit and perseverance.
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Student Spotlight: Nina’s Exploration of Postsecondary Pathways
Nina, a high school senior, shares her college and career exploration process and her plans for the Navy after graduation.
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College Persistence: Supporting Students Every Step of the Way
Our College Persistence team is here to help students navigate college with confidence.
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