Expanding College Access Program to Buffalo School District
Since 2001, our flagship college access program, CollegeBound Initiative (CBI), has supported thousands of young people in NYC in making their dreams of going to…
uAspire Resources for FAFSA and Financial Aid
In case you missed it, the new 2023-24 FAFSA application is now open! It is important to complete the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) as…
CBI College Fairs Help Students Explore Postsecondary Paths
The school year is well underway, and our CBI seniors are deep in the process of considering the next steps in their formal education. This…
If Not Now, When? Perspective from NYC Votes Youth Ambassador
Victoria N. is a student at our CBI partner high school, Marble Hill School for International Studies. She is also active with NYC Votes as…
Bridge Through College: New Peer Leaders, New Campuses, New Year
This fall, our newest CBI alumni–the Class of 2022–are beginning a new chapter in their postsecondary lives and for many, that means the start of…
CollegeBound Days of Summer: Tackling Summer Melt
There’s nothing quite like summer. A time to kick back, slow down, and enjoy long days in the sunshine. While summer is certainly a good…
CollegeBound Initiative (CBI) Gets Ready for Back To School
The first day of school is right around the corner in NYC, and our CollegeBound Initiative (CBI) team is gearing up for back to school….
110 College-Bound Students Receive Laptops From Hoboken-Based Computers 4 People
By Kimberly RedmondPublished on Tap Into Hoboken on July 28, 2022 Recent graduates from our five TYWLS were among those who received a laptop to…
25th Anniversary Alumni Series: Leaders Then & Now
Get to know 25 of our alumni and see how their time in our programs has impacted their lives. Our alumni’s stories, insights, and memories…
Next Generation Leaders
By Diccon HyattPublished in Diversity in Action | Summer 2022 Corrections note: The following article states that The Young Women’s Leadership School (TYWLS) of Staten…
What Education Means to Me: Reflections from Directors of College Counseling at TYWLS
The CBI Class of 2022 is ready to begin writing a new chapter in the story of their education and post-secondary lives! As we celebrate…
The Education Trust–New York announces 12 high schools as winners of The New York FAFSA Completion Challenge
By Liz WardenPublished by The Education Trust-New York on June 23, 2022 NEW YORK – The Education Trust–New York today recognized 12 public high schools…
CBI Students Join the Class of 2026 Jordan Wings Scholars
We are thrilled to celebrate three of our CollegeBound Initiative (CBI) seniors who have been selected to join the Class of 2026 Jordan Brand Wings…
Seniors celebrate success at Young Women’s Leadership Academy signing day
by Cristian Argueta Soto Published on Fort Worth Report on May 18, 2022 Graduating senior Kasandra Gonzalez, 17, weathered the storm to become the first person in…
Baltimore Leadership School for Young Women Celebrates College Signing Day
Seniors at the Baltimore Leadership School for Young Women celebrated on Thursday after they committed to the college of their choice for College Signing Day….
Cornell, partners seek to grow STEM recruiting program
By Syl KacapyrPublished in the Cornell Chronicle on March 15, 2022 TYWLS East Harlem alumna, Barakat A., was featured in this article on how Cornell…
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