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The third annual HBCU football classic returns to Rochester this weekend. It kicked off today with a college expo, giving juniors and seniors an opportunity to engage with representatives from dozens of historically black colleges and universities. Organizers say that last year, there were 900 on-the-spot acceptances for attendees and $6 million in scholarships awarded. […]
Starting in Fall 2027, first-semester freshmen in the University of Michigan’s College of Literature, Science and the Arts won’t have traditional grades recorded on their transcripts. Instead, courses will be marked “pass” or “no credit,” while actual grades remain in university records. Michigan says the program will help students adjust to college, reduce stress and encourage academic […]
Parents are increasingly investing heavily in youth sports to give their children a competitive edge. In this case, Michael Cancelleri paid about $20,000 for his son to repeat a grade at The Togethership, hoping the extra year would allow him to grow physically and mature before high school baseball. The trend, known as “reclassing,” is […]
Join Rochester Education Foundation Thursday April 9th for the City-Wide FAFSA Fest to get help with finding money for college! Located at 161 Chestnut st on the 5th floor, from 4:30pm- 7:00pm get Financial aid help, assistance with college award letters and more. Parking will be validated at the Washington Square Garage, Refreshmants and child […]
Edison Career and Technology High School is hosting its fifth annual college, career, and technical education expo on Thursday. The event gives students and families the opportunity to connect with colleges, career programs, and Career and Technical Education (CTE) pathways. They can meet college representatives, explore job openings and post-secondary options, and network with community […]
President Trump signed a presidential memorandum Thursday requiring colleges and universities to submit expanded admissions data to the U.S. Department of Education. The move is the latest salvo in the administration’s fight against diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) policies and is intended to reveal if schools are still preferencing race in admissions even after the Supreme Court […]
Upcoming FAFSA events: December 5, 2024 Eugenio Maria De Hostos Charter School 27 Zimbrich Street, Rochester, NY 14621 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm December 9, 2024 Rochester Early College International High School 85 Adams Street, Rochester, New York 14608 8:00 am – 10:00 am December 11, 2024 University Preparatory Charter School for Young Men 1290 […]
The application fees for both SUNY and CUNY schools will be waived. The SUNY system is waiving up to five application fees per student through November 3. CUNY application fees will be free from November 4-15 for students applying as freshmen. For a list of participating schools, click here. This will be the second year they have offered the […]
As of October 21, New York students can apply to SUNY and CUNY schools without paying application fees, as part of an initiative announced by Governor Kathy Hochul. This effort is aimed at reducing financial barriers and encouraging students to pursue higher education. SUNY applications are free until November 3, while CUNY applications are free […]
While not specifying a number, layoffs are pending at Monroe Community College. MCC is reducing its teaching facility, citing a decline in enrollment, and says any teachers impacted will get at least one full year’s notice of employment before any changes take effect. The college will also offer career transition support. MCC’s full statement reads: […]
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