ExploringCollege

EC provides a college and career readiness program for area low-income, first-generation HS students to assist w/ them reaching their fullest potential.

[ExploringCollege @ECVCUEI]

I hope our Scholars get selected!!!

[QuestBridge @QuestBridge]

We are so excited to share that we have selected 5,842 Finalists for the 2019 National College Match! Congratulations to all Finalists! Applicants can view their results on their Manage page. #DreamBig https://t.co/3taRHv8y6J

[ExploringCollege @ECVCUEI]

We will try again to meet @PCSDPHS Rooms 104 & 105 @3:15pm until 5:00pm.

[ExploringCollege @ECVCUEI]

Consider joining TEEN VOICES RISING @mayagoldfound @PCSDPHS

[ExploringCollege @ECVCUEI]

This is great news!!! @PCSDPHS

[ACT @ACT]

Just in: we’re giving students more choices. Starting  next school year, students will be able to:

➡️ Retake individual ACT section tests
➡️ Choose between online testing with faster results or paper testing 
➡️ Get an ACT Superscore 

https://t.co/E1mEW3r2ow

[ExploringCollege @ECVCUEI]

Historically Black Colleges and University Common App https://t.co/KdJguxbGH2

[College Counselors @College_Experts]

How Colleges Choose Which Students to Admit https://t.co/eA0q8MXCIE #college #collegetalk #collegetips #HigherEd #parenting #collegequestions #admissions #highschool #collegeapp #commonapp

[ExploringCollege @ECVCUEI]

SCHOLARSHIP NOTICE!!!!
Here are a few monthly scholarships to begin SEPTEMBER with college money on your mind.
https://t.co/ugjjKw94lt - @winscholarships
https://t.co/FTtVwxIvtt - @cappex
https://t.co/rynaugcAke - @ScholarshipOwl
Thank you, @scholarships360 @PCSDPHS

[ExploringCollege @ECVCUEI]

Write a Great College Essay! Tips from an Admissions Counselor https://t.co/BasUJF6mtK

[ExploringCollege @ECVCUEI]

First-Year or Sophomores consider applying. Applications are due 2/14/2020 https://t.co/QgqX0ctWyY

[ExploringCollege @ECVCUEI]

YMCA: Poughkeepsie proposals include community resource hub, aquatic center, art museums https://t.co/yhLgRsF9Kr via @pokjournal

[ExploringCollege @ECVCUEI]

The work that our college mentors and faculty members from our local colleges (@Vassar @Marist @SUNY_Dutchess @newpaltz) continue to provide opportunity for area high school students who are considering higher education! Thanks for partnering with EC!!!

[M Gilbert-Mitchell @mgmcollegesvcs]

College level math is challenging but not impossible. Success with rigorous math begins as part of students�� HS schedules.

Here are helpful steps from current undergrad students on their experiences with math. @usnews @USNewsEducation

https://t.co/xBFe2Z6NTr

[M Gilbert-Mitchell @mgmcollegesvcs]

College level math is challenging but not impossible. Success with rigorous math begins as part of students’ HS schedules.

Here are helpful steps from current undergrad students on their experiences with math. @usnews @USNewsEducation

https://t.co/xBFe2Z6NTr

[ExploringCollege @ECVCUEI]

Opportunities to make education more accessible is a championing mindset of your generation. Keep up the great work Scholars!!!

[College Counselors @College_Experts]

College Board announces new plan to consider socioeconomic factors in admissions https://t.co/hCi5YdKXkL #college #collegetalk #highschool #admissions #commonapp #collegeapp #educhat #parents #HigherEd #socioeconomic #education #collegeboard

[ExploringCollege @ECVCUEI]

@KieseLaymon @annavolk for your Poughkeepsie High School Scholarship Program! We have at least 7 Exploring College Scholars who have benefited from your work. You are true revolutionaries!!!

[The New York Times @nytimes]

400 years ago, a ship carrying more than 20 enslaved Africans arrived in the English colony of Virginia. No aspect of the country that would be formed in America has been untouched by the years of slavery that followed. Read more from the #1619Project: https://t.co/IRW25he0BP

[ExploringCollege @ECVCUEI]

Which military academies, vocational, trade, HBCUs, 2-year college, 4-year colleges or universities do you want to visit and enroll?

[ExploringCollege @ECVCUEI]

Even though XU is a bit far from PK, one must admit that the institution is leading an effort to care about the wholistic view of a student!

[Xavier University @XavierU]

Joining a national movement, Xavier will no longer require students to submit an SAT or ACT score in order to be considered for enrollment.

MORE: https://t.co/kpPepJ4Wrj

[ExploringCollege @ECVCUEI]

College and career readiness are more about preparing students for tests! Join in with Exploring College, a division of the Urban Education Initiative of ⁦@Vassar⁩ to help us empower, advocate, and celebrate our Scholars. https://t.co/eZ5T5q1p8G

[ExploringCollege @ECVCUEI]

We've begun the process for the Exploring College Advisory Board (ECAB)! The vision for ECAB is to invite and center the voices of past Scholars, current EC college students, & others. Your voices only help in creating a sustainable vision for EC. Stay tuned for more information

[ExploringCollege @ECVCUEI]

Shout-out to #ExploringCollege scholars for a great #G2CM
Final Tally-18 #scholarship apps (and counting!)
Thanks #VCLibrary & #QuestBridge