Conquering Imposter Syndrome
In 2016, I found a black hole in my stomach, and it would always appear at certain points in time,
What are my Postsecondary Options?
The big questions many high school students are tired of hearing are “where are you going to college?” and “what
#GraduateStudentsNow- Zachary George Short
What inspired you to want to become a school counselor? When I first entered my undergraduate studies at Rensselaer, I
Where Should I Apply as a BIPOC?
“Which colleges should I apply to?” College counselors across the country guide students through this important question every year. Counselors
Got College and Career Information? It’s Complicated!
We know that access to the best information influences students’ college decisions. Yet, Black, Brown, and Indigenous students, and those
Tapping Into Transition and Bridge Programs to Address Summer and COVID Melt
The transition to college is fraught with challenges, particularly for students who have been underrepresented and marginalized in higher education.
Using Hip-Hop Based Practices to Foster College and Career Readiness for Students in Urban School Settings
“I believe everyone is born into the world to do something unique and distinctive.” Dr. Benjamin Elijah Mays We echo
Text-Message College Advising: The Great Equalizer?
Sadly, high school students’ zip code and their family background are the best predictors of whether and where they begin
Learning Communities: A Safety Net to Improve Academic, College, and Career Outcomes for Black Males
Far too often, the narrative around Black males in the P-16 educational pipeline has been from a deficit oriented perspective.
Types of Financial Aid
What are Grants? A grant is money from the federal government that does NOT have to be repaid as long