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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.

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.

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.

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.

First-Year Impressions: College Life with Alumnus Omar at Howard University

Our recent high school graduate shares about college life at Howard University.

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…

Alumni Voices: Advocating for Change while Grounded in Community

Alumni Voices: Bronx native Umar K. is a young man with extraordinary focus and dedication to his communities. Currently a sophomore at Northwestern University and…

Alumni Voices: Afsana and the Power of Affirmation

Alumni Voices: Queens native Afsana R. is striving toward her future with excitement and confidence. She reflects on the power of affirming environments where girls…

Alumni Voices: Creating Community at Howard University

Aileen is majoring in Film and Television and minoring in Spanish at Howard University. See how she found her community and sense of belonging at this HBCU.

Alumni Voices: Kye’s Advice for High School Students

Alumni Voices: Kedar “Kye” Y. has been an arts enthusiast since middle school. From acting and drama to video and film production, his educational journey…

The Power of Pivoting: One Alumnus’ College and Career Journey

In our students’ educational journeys, there’s immense power in recognizing when to make a pivot. Meet Mohammed F., a CollegeBound Initiative (CBI) alumnus whose journey…

Alumni Voices: Peer Leader Gives Back to Help Others Succeed

Alumni Voices: Ermina C. is a Peer Leader with Student Leadership Network, where she supports the journeys of CollegeBound Initiative alumni in their first year…