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In order to understand the role of the school counselor in preparing Latino and other underrepresented students for the transition to college, Excelencia in Education and NACAC conducted a national survey and observed counseling practices at six US high schools that were successfully supporting underrepresented populations…
The U.S. Supreme Court case on the use of race in admissions is unfolding. Get the information, key resources, materials, and event details you need from the Access and Diversity Collaborative to make strategic decisions and prepare for the Court’s decision.
What are BigFuture Scholarships? BigFuture rewards you for doing what you already are doing: planning for life after high school. With no essay, minimum GPA, test score, or citizenship requirements, BigFuture makes it easy to enter drawings (yes, plural!) each month. Simply complete unlocked steps on your dashboard,…
Bottom Line partners with degree-aspiring students of color from under-resourced communities to get into and through college and successfully launch a career. They are committed to building strong connections with their students, providing them with individual support, and ensuring they have the guidance they need to…
Think that if you’re undocumented you can’t go to college? Think again. Get the facts and learn how to make it happen. If you’re a high school student who’s undocumented — that is, you were born outside the United States and you’re not a U.S. citizen or legal resident — you probably have a lot of questions about going to…
PeerForward’s mission is to unleash the power of positive peer influence to transform the lives of youth living in low-income communities by connecting them to college and careers. Formerly known as College Summit, they began as a single workshop in the basement of a Washington, D.C. community center. The goal was to help…
These ten modules are designed to encourage students to expand their mindset around going to college and to prepare students with the knowledge and resources needed to understand how to navigate their journey to college from middle school. This curriculum can be used to start to create a college going culture in your…
Launched in Houston in 1993 by James Ketelsen, retired CEO of Tenneco, and since expanded to 12 additional school districts, Project Graduation Really Achieves Dreams (GRAD) combines a variety of promising reforms to improve instruction and raise student achievement in schools that serve primarily minority and low-income…
Caroline Hoxby is the Scott and Donya Bommer Professor of Economics at Stanford, director of the Economics of Education Program at the National Bureau of Economic Research and senior fellow at the Hoover Institution and at the Stanford Institute for Economic Policy Research. A public and labor economist, she is one of the…
Attending college fairs is a good way to learn more about potential schools you are considering adding to your college list. In this post, we’ll give you a few tips on how to make the most of your time at college fairs, whether they are virtual or in-person, and provide a few questions you can ask college representatives…
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Real Talk is a career and college exploration initiative designed to connect Black students and families with Black professionals and representatives from colleges and access organizations across the country. Parents and Educators, please register below for our virtual fall events and feel free to share Real Talk with our…
Calling all future Black Doctors! Fam, did you know that only 5% of all doctors in the United States are Black? Well, BigFuture’s Real Talk and the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) have teamed up for a free virtual event to help change this stat. Join us for an inspiring event featuring Black doctors who…
College Board A Dream Deferred conference welcomes education professionals working to make a difference for African American students. The conference is focused on the state of college readiness for African American students and provides a forum for sharing best practices, key data, and research to drive measurable actions…
The Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) conference is a three-day professional development event specifically designed for HBCU professionals and advocates. Join us to discuss new solutions, share best practices, and collaborate with colleagues to increase efficiencies in managing your enrollment and…
Prepárate highlights national models that are successfully preparing Latino students for college success. At the conference, participants discuss new solutions, share best practices, and collaborate with colleagues to make a difference for Latino students. Latino K–12 student population growth can be leveraged with the…
The Native American Student Advocacy Institute (NASAI) conference assembles a dedicated community of educators and tribal education leaders to address the educational challenges facing Native students. NASAI seeks to galvanize and build national networks dedicated to improving educational outcomes for Native American,…