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Important new legislation being discussed that would help college students with disabilities access accommodations:

Bill would improve access to accommodations for disabled students A bill supported by Democrats and Republicans would eliminate the costs and burdens that students with disabilities face in accessing college accommodations.

NY a state announced the “Get a Shot to Make Your Future” COVID-19 vaccine incentive. All 12-17 year olds who have been vaccinated can enter to win a full scholarship to any SUNY or CUNY.

Vaccination Scholarship Incentive Enter your vaccinated 12-17-year-old for a chance to win a full scholarship to a SUNY or CUNY school.

Our seniors are in the home stretch of the application process! With the National Deposit Deadline around the corner on May 1st, we know it can be tough for students to narrow down their options and make their college choice. This Forbes article outlines several wonderful strategies for how to make your college decision.

https://www.forbes.com/sites/brennanbarnard/2021/04/26/college-decisions-investing-game-shows-and-mascots/?sh=5699fdcb7a3e&fbclid=IwAR0zkE3O3A6x31fmUU7xl5Bpq_QJGRNZJvwalpesEJ_2LZQBlIuK94gCrh8

College Decisions: Investing, Game Shows, And Mascots By May 1, the National Candidate Reply Date, newly admitted students must decide where they will enroll and some are still stuck between two (or more) options that seem equally appealing.

This week’s episode of This American Life explores the takeoff of the test optional movement due to covid-19 and provides some interesting background about the impact of standardized testing on college admissions.

The Campus Tour Has Been Cancelled - This American Life How the pandemic has thrown college admissions process into a kind of slow-motion chaos.

Check out how real students used their college essays to reflect on this challenging year.

‘When Normal Life Stopped’: College Essays Reflect a Turbulent Year This year’s admissions essays became a platform for high school seniors to reflect on the pandemic, race and loss.

HBCUs are more relevant and necessary today than ever before. Read more about the values of Historically Black Colleges and Universities here:

What HBCUs Are and Why They're Still Important Today HBCUs gave black students the chance to get an education and are still thriving today. Check out this page to learn about HBCU history and why they are still important today.

Some new and useful information for 12th grade families about how to appeal financial aid offers - especially during this unpredictable time:

How to Ask a College for More Financial Aid It’s an admissions season unlike any other, with uncertainty for students and their families — and the colleges that want to get them in the door.

Both SAT & ACT have announced that they are developing at-home exams for the fall, should the option be needed. Rest assured that we are closely monitoring the ever changing situation.

Students Might Have to Take College Admissions Tests at Home This Fall The coronavirus is forcing the SAT and ACT to develop digital versions of the standardized tests in case schools remain closed. Critics fear that could deepen inequities.

Freshman year of college can include a lot of ups and downs. Knowing what to expect can help both students and parents manage those feelings.

W-Curve theory and college freshmen The W-Curve is an emotional pattern that most incoming students find themselves falling into throughout their first year in college.

Over 75% of our seniors have been accepted to college and are breathing easy. We want students to enjoy the rest of senior year, but please be smart! Read on for a ton of wisdom on how to STAY ADMITTED.

Make good choices and finish the year strong!

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This Thanksgiving, we are grateful for our alumni who visit us when they are home on break!