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college counseling
Q&A
December 1, 2021

California award-winning school counselor urges college applicants to get past fears

A student counselor from Fresno's McLane High inspires students with his history as a young immigrant and garners statewide prize.

Larry Gordon
College & Careers
December 16, 2018

California students, first in their families to attend college, mentor each other to succeed

The Level Up program matches low-income California freshmen with slightly older mentors at 29 colleges. The advice and friendship help keep students in school, organizers say.

Larry Gordon
College & Careers
April 15, 2018

From public housing to college: new national pilot helps low-income students in LA make that journey

A federally funded pilot program is bringing college and financial aid counseling to low-income students who live in public housing projects in nine cities, including Los Angeles. Whether it expands nationwide depends on results and funding.

Larry Gordon