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Demystifying College Admissions
Our thanks go out to Terry Greene Clark, author of the new book demystifying College Admissions: A Parent-to-Parent Guide to the Reality of the College Process, for generously donating copies to all of our mentors! This book will prove immensely … Continued
Free, online test prep for new SAT debuts at Khan Academy
Students anxious about what the new SAT holds will be able to get their first glimpse at the newly redesigned exam in a series of free practice tests that launched Tuesday by online educational video provider Khan Academy.
‘What is it like to be poor at an Ivy League school?’
When Ana Barros first stepped into Harvard Yard as a freshman, she felt so out of place she might as well have had the words “low income” written on her forehead. A girl from Newark doesn’t belong in a place like Harvard, she thought, as she marveled at how green the elms were, how quaint the cobblestone streets.
‘Helping the Poor in Education: The Power of a Simple Nudge’
There are enormous inequalities in education in the United States. A child born into a poor family has only a 9 percent chance of getting a college degree, but the odds are 54 percent for a child in a high-income family. These gaps open early, with poor children less prepared than their kindergarten classmates.
‘The Case For College’
From the earliest days of our country, we have seen education as the foundation for democracy and citizenship, for social mobility and national prosperity. Higher education opens minds and opens doors. Yet high school students and families are increasingly questioning its value. Is investing in a college or university education still worth it?
‘It Takes A Mentor’
With millions of students returning to school — both K-12 and college — this is a good time to review the intriguing results of some research that Gallup did over the past year, exploring the linkages between education and long-term success in the workplace.
Director’s Welcome Letter
As the Red Sox head back to Fenway and the school year begins to wind down, we can’t help but look back on all that has been accomplished as the College Perspectives Mentor Program wraps up its first year in partnership with Cristo Rey Boston High School.
Cristo Rey school builds on success
At Cristo Rey school in Dorchester, “Signing Day” is a twist on the usual high school celebration. Rather than announce where top athletes will play in college in the fall, Cristo Rey announces where its “scholastic superstars” are headed.
‘Signing day’ is only the beginning at Cristo Rey
THE NCAA has nothing on Cristo Rey High School in Savin Hill. Riffing off star basketball and football players who announce their college choice with great pomp, the Catholic school also hosts a “signing day” every year — except at theirs, it’s “scholastic superstars” who announce the college they’ve selected by donning that institution’s hat.
Cristo Rey Network Announces Newest Round of University Partners
The Cristo Rey Network announced its newest round of University Partners today in keeping with its steadfast commitment that all graduates have access to the academic, social, and financial supports they need to complete a college degree.