Tag: High School Seniors

HBCUs

On May 16, the Obamas Will Host a Virtual Graduation Event for HBCUs’ Class of 2020

On May 16, former president Barack Obama and his wife Michelle Obama will host a virtual graduation event for seniors of historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs), reported Business Insider. The virtual graduation is called ‘Show Me Your Walk, HBCU Edition.’ It is one of three similar commencement addresses the Obamas will participate in. Also […]

May 5, 2020

COVID-19

Pandemic Causes High School Seniors to Reassess College Decisions, Says Survey

As all sectors of society grapple with life under COVID-19, high school seniors planning to attend college in the fall are not only concerned about staying healthy, they’re now faced with numerous uncertainties about if, when and how classes will begin. Two recent national surveys conducted in March found that the coronavirus pandemic was causing […]

April 12, 2020

Students

Why We Had to be Our Own College Counselors and How Congress Can Help

There’s been so much attention lately about the college admission scandal — rich parents trying to buy their undeserving children into prestigious colleges. But there’s a far bigger scandal that our leaders have long ignored: many high school seniors who deserve to attend college don’t have the advice and support that they need to get there.

April 16, 2019