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Where to Turn to When You’re First in the Family to Go to College
Dennis Di Lorenzo’s parents never went to college. They were blue-collar people who believed in hard work but not necessarily the hard work of higher education. “They didn’t see the value in it,” said Mr. Di Lorenzo, now dean of … Continued
‘Gronk Nation’ Boston Marathon team raises more than $90,000 for player’s foundation
A team of “Gronk Nation Boston 2017” runners who finished the Boston Marathon this week on behalf of the Patriots tight end raised $90,410 for the player’s foundation. The group of 10 runners fundraised for the Gronk Youth Foundation, a … Continued
Navigating the College Maze
TO INCREASE ACCESS TO COLLEGE, CLOSE THE INFORMATION GAP THAT LEAVES TOO MANY FIRST-GENERATION, LOW-INCOME STUDENTS BEHIND “What is Smith College?” she asked. It was late November and one of my seniors sat down to talk with me about college. … Continued
Watch: Regis College Awards Presidential Scholarship To Twins
Emely and Evelyn Nunez were given a surprise visit this morning by the President of Regis College, Antoinette M. Hays, who presented both sisters with the Presidential Scholarship, a full tuition award based on their academic and leadership accomplishments. Ms. Hays … Continued
Conquering the Freshman Fear of Failure
Although it’s been a long time, I vividly recall my reaction when I learned that I had been admitted to Amherst College: The admissions office must have made a terrible mistake.
8 Tips For Choosing a School
A successful college experience must provide not just the right academic and social fit but also the right financial fit. A few suggestions to find yours.
Starting Next Year, Students Can Take SAT in the Summer
Starting next year, college-bound students will have the option to take the SATs in August, the first time in decades that the standardized test will be offered over the summer.
Everything You Need to Know About the New SAT
The new SAT will soon arrive on a wave of bold promises. The College Board has said its redesigned admission test would contain “no more mysteries.” Instead of being a riddle to solve, it would correspond with high-school curriculums and better reflect what students have learned.
Questions Families Need to Ask About Paying for College
When parents and children talk about applying for colleges, they consider all sorts of factors: the school’s prestige, the location, even the food in the dormitories.
‘Taking My Parents to College’
It was a simple question, but we couldn’t find the answer in any of the paperwork the college had sent. How long was my family supposed to stay for orientation?