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Will it Become Law that High School Students Apply to College?

Posted on February 20, 2018 by

As reported in USA Today, two New Mexico lawmakers are promoting their proposal to require high school juniors to either apply to at least one college or demonstrate they have made other post-graduation plans. The bill is being sponsored by … Continue reading →

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Counselors That Change Lives

Posted on January 23, 2018 by

Counselors are an invaluable resource for all high school students. The support they provide college bound students is essential. The following counselors have been selected by Colleges That Change Lives as their 2018 Counselors That Change Lives: Beau Baker, Academic … Continue reading →

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Congratulations College Bound Initiative

Posted on June 7, 2017 by

The CollegeBound Initiative (CBI) Celebration on May 30th honored Darren Walker, President of the Ford Foundation, and Melissa Brenner, Senior Vice President of Digital Media at the NBA, with special recognition to Paula Dofat, Director of College Counseling at the affiliate school … Continue reading →

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Noteworthy Graduation Speeches

Posted on May 23, 2017 by

With the 2017 college graduation season underway, commencement speakers are sharing their wisdom and advice with this year’s graduates.  A collection of inspirational speeches was recently published in The New York Times. Read what these speakers had to say.

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ACT Announces Summer Test Date

Posted on February 28, 2017 by

ACT announced that it will offer a summer test in July of 2018. Summer testing will help relieve some of the pressure students experience during senior year, allowing them to prepare and test in the prior summer instead of during the … Continue reading →

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What Admissions Reps Are Looking For In An Applicant

Posted on January 31, 2017 by

Seniors and juniors, whether you’re finishing your final applications or just beginning the process, read this article in The Washington Post for helpful insight from admissions officers at a range of schools.

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National Signing Day

Posted on April 26, 2016 by

First Lady Michelle Obama hosted a National Signing Day event today, with more than 4,000 students in attendance, at the Harlem Armory in New York City.          A number of celebrities were on hand to help the … Continue reading →

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