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As a College Option, the Broadway Bound Aren’t Just Opting for Conservatories

May 18, 2018March 15, 2020 - by Nicole Zelniker

As a first-year at Pace University in New York, 18-year-old Ammarie Grassle discovered liberal arts education was not for her. Like thousands of students every year who opt to spend …

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Against the Tide of the Summer Melt

May 8, 2015May 11, 2015 - by Lou Marillier

Keeping low-income kids focused on applying to college as the summer beckons.

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The Graduation Gap from High School through College

April 25, 2015May 11, 2015 - by Pola Lem

Low-income students might face greater challenges adjusting to college than their more affluent peers, so some charter networks are paying attention to their high school graduates through college.

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Unexpected Fatherhood

May 13, 2014 - by Dartunorro Clark

Giovanni Classen, 21, wants college not just for himself but for his his son, too.

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A New Pathway for the College Bound

May 9, 2014May 15, 2014 - by Dartunorro Clark

College enrollment for blacks and Hispanics has risen over the last decade, but not enough to close the race gap. One organization in New York City aims to increase those odds.

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Advanced Placement Participation on the Rise

February 11, 2014 - by Dartunorro Clark

A newly-released report by The College Board shows that student AP participation has risen considerably.

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Turning the Switch: Jumping Neighborhood Hurdles to Get Through College

May 10, 2012May 11, 2012 - by Edward Small

Getting into college was once the main goal for urban educators and nonprofits. Now, the focus is on staying in college.

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Recent Grads Struggle to Find Jobs

April 27, 2012April 27, 2012 - by Elizabeth Harball

In a shaky economy, students with bachelor’s degrees are having a hard time finding appropriate jobs, and often settle for lower-wages in the service sector. This is especially true for …

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College Scholarships for Illegal Immigrants Announced

March 20, 2012May 3, 2012 - by Laurenmaria Smith

The New York City officials and advocacy groups have developed a college scholarship for illegal immigrants. The Dream Fellowship allocated 2,000 per semester to undergraduate applicants at the City University …

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