Familiar Place, New Beginnings: A Student’s Excitement for College at NYU
Alexander, a high school senior, shares his excitement for college and his plans to continue volunteering in his community.
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…
Making the Most of Every Opportunity: Keionnah’s Growth at TYWLS Astoria
Keionnah, a high school senior, shares her aspirations for entrepreneurship and cosmetics, and encourages younger students to find their own paths.
Tomorrow’s Leaders Meet a Pioneer: Students Connect with Ursula Burns During Women’s History Month
Students met Ursula Burns at an inspiring event hosted by Citi in celebration of International Women’s Day.
Storytelling as a Catalyst for Change: Nadia’s Passions for Art, Fashion, and Language
High school senior Nadia A. shares her journey to college through her passion for art and fashion.
Summer Ignite: Future Success Symposium Prepares Students for Professional and Academic Opportunities
The Future Success Symposium prepared college students for internships, academic research, study abroad, and fellowship opportunities.
Future Smart Careers: ServiceNow Introduces Students to Roles in the Tech Industry
Students learned about roles in the technology sector at ServiceNow, as part of our TYWLS at the Workplace program.
Making College Application Season More Welcoming: A Counselor’s Guide
Our directors of college counseling create spaces where students feel comfortable seeking help with their applications.
Alumni Voices: Advocating for Change while Grounded in Community
Bronx native Umar K. is a young man with extraordinary focus and dedication to his communities. Currently a sophomore at Northwestern University and majoring in…
Kara Young Wins Tony Award for Featured Actress in a Play
Originally published in Playbill on June 16, 2024By Julia Chambers Kara Young is an alumna of The Young Women’s Leadership School and a 2022 Honoree…
Cool Careers, Potential Paths: Exposure to Early Career Networks
Building upon the success of our Cool Careers, Potential Paths programming last fall, volunteers joined us this spring to share their career journeys with our…
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…
CollegeBound: Congratulations to our 2024 QuestBridge and Posse Scholars
The journey to college is often both an exciting and challenging process for our students. For those who will be the first in their families…
Cool Careers, Potential Paths: Igniting Students’ Curiosity with Early Career Awareness
Building upon the success of our Cool Careers, Potential Paths programming last fall, volunteers joined us this spring to share their career journeys with our…
HEOP Works! Higher Education Opportunity Program Broadens College Choices
Higher Education Opportunity Program (HEOP) admissions directors met with CBI students at the interactive event to answer questions about the colleges’ opportunity programs and to encourage them to apply.
TYWLS at the Workplace: Intercos
In a new collaboration with Intercos in partnership with Estée Lauder Companies (ELC), 10th grade students from The Young Women’s Leadership School (TYWLS) of Manhattan…
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