Rochester College Access Network

TUNE IN for our next IG discussion with @carrie.elyse , and learn about going to school for the arts and pursuing a path in music #eastmanmusicschool #rcsd

Starting in 30 minutes!! Join us over on our Instagram (@rochester.can) to tune into our discussion with Cloria about the Peaceful Youth Leaders group :) #RCSD

Tune in to our IGTV discussion this Friday at noon to hear about @peacefulyouthleaders from the founder @cloria4lifeplus1 PYL was created to empower youth and create change makers! Cloria recognizes that all children deserve the freedom to express who they are create change through mindfulness and body awareness. #rcsd

Join us to learn more about the HBCU experience! Panel Moderator: Donna Dixon Panelists include: Shanice Taylor, Veronica Rush, Maya Smith, Antoine McDonald and Barry Smith.... Special THANK YOU to the Ladies of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. for their support with this event.

Happy Friday! This is a reminder to take care of yourself and slow down #RCSD

Not sure what colleges you want to apply to? Having a hard time deciding what colleges are a good fit for you? You won’t want to miss our next episode on Navigating College Together series where we will be talking about Finding the Right College Fit We will discuss how students can take on their college journey and some first steps into finding the right college for them.... #NCT #RCSD

If you missed yesterday's IG Live Discussion, no worries! Follow us on Instagram at Rochester.can Taiwo Aderounmu who grew up in Nigeria, came to America and lived in Upstate NY. He attended Roberts Wesleyan and got his BA in Business Administration, and is now the Senior Admission Counselor at Roberts! In this discussion, he speaks passionately about college's values and what it has to offer despite the challenges students are faced with. This is one of many discussions we will have on our new series called "Navigating College Together," perfect for HS seniors interested in going to college!

Starting in 20 minutes! Tune in to our IG Live to hear some college advice from Taiwo Aderounmu, Senior Admissions Counselor from Roberts Wesleyan!! --> Our Instagram: rochester.can

Make an appointment to get help with your FAFSA or TAP application at FAFSA-Thon on Saturday, 12/5! Click Here http://rochestercan.org/fafsa-thon.html #fafsathon #FAFSAFest #rochestercan #collegeaccess #FAFSA #rochesterny

BIG thank you to our awesome financial aid experts for being a part of our first FAFSA-Thon event!!! We were able to help 18 students this past Saturday, and we can't wait to continue supporting more students & families in the next FAFSA-Thon events Next Events: Saturday, December 5th (9am - 9pm) Saturday, January 16th (9am - 9pm)

FAFSA-Thon is here til 9PM!!! Link in bio to "walk in" to our virtual lobby!

FAFSA-THON STARTS NOW TIL 9 PM!!! Get help with college financial aid today with any of our experts!!! Link to FAFSA-Thon: **link is only available from 9am-9pm** https://rochestereducation.craniumcafe.com//fafsa-th/lobby

TONIGHT @ 6:00 PM, the Black Scholars Office and community partners are hosting the Financial Aid and Scholarship Overview Presentation. Join and partake in this important presentation!

We make student success a priority! College Help Desk is here for students and families who need pre-college assistance. TEXT: Your name What you need help with... to (585) 571 - RCAN (7226) See more

Are Rochester colleges offering in-person or virtual tours of their campus? Find out through our easy-access Linktree! https://linktr.ee/rochester.can : : : @stjohnfishercollege ... @nazarethcollege @urochester @monroeccrochester @brockport @sunygeneseo @rittigers @flcc_connects See more

HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS: It's OCTOBER! Why does that matter? It's time to DO THE FAFSA! Completing the FAFSA can help ensure that you have ALL THE OPTIONS when you graduate high school - and who doesn't want that?!? And remember - RCAN is here to help you and your family navigate the process.

Michelle Obama at Princeton! It's #WhyApply Day and we're sending out good vibes as you work on your college applications. Remember, you belong in college, no matter what!

It's almost FAFSA season... Are YOU ready to secure that financial aid bag for college?!?! Start by creating your FSA ID at fsaid.ed.gov

What an amazing year! Thank you REF and AmeriCorp for such an amazing experience!

The Rochester Young Black Professionals is hosting a virtual event tonight (starting at 6:30 PM) for incoming college freshmen, rising high school seniors, and early graduating juniors. This panel discussion will provide important insight into what you can expect when entering college. The event is for students and we encourage parents to make sure their child or children to attend. Please see the details below for more information and the registration link. Please share ...with your networks! Date: Tuesday, August 11, 2020 Time: 6:30PM Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89863520272 Meeting ID: 898 6352 0272 Passcode: 138096

Happy Monday! For those who know of students that will need to take the ACT, the registration site, MyACT is open! Here’s what you should know! Stay healthy, stay safe, and stay informed!... https://leadershipblog.act.org//myact-is-open-heres-what-y

Happy Wednesday! Here’s a very fun and COVID aware article on how to prepare for your first year of college! Please share to our any graduating senior you know! That first semester is right around the corner! Stay safe, stay healthy, stay informed!... https://www.fastweb.com//july-checklist-for-soon-to-be-col

Happy Wednesday! Here is some information on an NCAN webinar that could be beneficial for our students! Signal Vine: Building Your Fall 2020 COVID Communications Plan: Key Audiences and Messages. ... Keeping students informed and driving them to take action when necessary will help ensure a safe transition in the fall, and it will help keep students engaged and persistent towards achieving their academic goals. Stay healthy, stay safe, and stay informed! https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_uB5HUncDT42hJr3TaOPvpA

Happy Monday! Here is an update on the ACT: ACT has decided to postpone online testing for Fall ACT National Testing to focus on increasing seats for full testing.... Share with those who may be impacted by this change! Stay healthy, stay safe, and stay informed! https://leadershipblog.act.org//act-postpones-online-testi