NNS reporter Andrea Waxman goes on the air with Lake Effect’s Joy Powers to discuss College Possible, a regional organization that helps low-income students get into college.
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College Possible students reflect on challenging freshman year
NNS followed four freshmen who participated in College Possible from the time they were admitted to college through their first year. In this article, they look back at their experiences.
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Mayor highlights “I Have A Dream” program in annual address
Mayor Tom Barrett recognized four sixth- and seventh-graders representing 52 middle-school students participating in the “I Have A Dream” college preparatory program in his State of the City address.
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College Possible freshmen move in to their futures
After a summer of academic preparation, four students featured in a yearlong NNS series make the transition to college.
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College Possible seniors anticipate graduation at year-end celebration
With their college choices made, four students joined fellow College Possible seniors at a year-end graduation celebration.
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NNS follows four diverse seniors through their first year of college
Meet four high school seniors who are participating in College Possible, a program to help low-income students get in to, pay for and succeed at college. This is the first in a series following them from acceptance through freshman year.