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COUNT DOWN TO NYS REGENTS - STARTING JUNE 11, 2013 THRU JUNE 21 , 2013

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Added by Wayne .D. Martin II on May 22, 2013 at 1:00pm — No Comments

COLLEGES OFFERING SCHOLARSHIPS !!

1. Wake Forest University has an opportunity for minority students to attend its MBA program for FREE, and so far, the response has been very poor. Please pass along this opportunity to your friends, families. This is a great school and a tremendous opportunity to attend…

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Added by Wayne .D. Martin II on May 20, 2013 at 4:30pm — No Comments

Summer Scholarships to Stock Up Your Piggy Bank

Whether you’ve been on summer vacation for two weeks and counting—or you’re counting down for it to start in two weeks—the last thing you want to do is write another essay or fill out another application. But the raw truth is that students need cash! So in between sips of fresh lemonade and dives into your swimming pool, take some time to apply for these scholarships this summer. We promise they’re sweeter than said lemonade.

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Added by Wayne .D. Martin II on May 14, 2013 at 6:30pm — 1 Comment

All Races Attracted To HBCU Campuses !

According to a new report, historically black colleges and universities are attracting more Asian and Latino students than ever before. Host Michel Martin discusses that and other findings with the report's author, Marybeth Gasman, and Morgan State University President, David Wilson.

MICHEL MARTIN, HOST:

I'm Michel Martin, and this is TELL ME MORE, from NPR News. Coming up, we want to tell you about a new bill making…

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Added by Wayne .D. Martin II on May 14, 2013 at 11:30am — No Comments

Start Preparing For Finals Now – Early Bird Prep Tips

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Added by Alvin Hartley, President on April 26, 2013 at 5:38am — No Comments

6 Mistakes That Will Cost You a Scholarship

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Added by Alvin Hartley, President on April 26, 2013 at 5:00am — 1 Comment

Scholarships Going to Waste !

Please Share: AFRICAN AMERICAN STUDENTS ARE NOT APPLYING ! ...…

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Added by Wayne .D. Martin II on April 21, 2013 at 8:00pm — No Comments

How to take advantage of all Hbculinkup Services !

Below , you will find a break down of each tab so that you may advance in your search of scholarships and colleges . We would like to also ask you to take some time each week to leave a comment on another members page . Your comment could actually inspire someone…

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Added by Wayne .D. Martin II on April 17, 2013 at 2:00pm — No Comments

6 Mistakes That Will Cost You a Scholarship !

So you’ve passed your standardized tests, submitted your college applications, and got accepted to your dream school—nice work! There’s no doubt you’ve been working your tail off to get this far, but getting in was only the first step. Now it’s time to conquer the elephant in the room—paying for college.

One of the best sources for financial aid are scholarships. Scholarships are provided by the government, by the school you are interested in (or are currently attending), and by…

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Added by Wayne .D. Martin II on April 10, 2013 at 7:09pm — No Comments

Check Out The Difference In Unemployment Between Those Who Went To College And Those Who Didn't

The national unemployment rate fell from 7.9 percent to 7.7 percent this week, after a strong Non-Farm Payrolls report.

But the unemployment rate differs greatly for people with different levels of education.

From Bill McBride at Calculated Risk, here's the latest look at the differing levels of unemployment by level of educational attainment.

For those…

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Added by Wayne .D. Martin II on March 10, 2013 at 6:19pm — No Comments

Chaq Nettles WR Senior, Williamsville South High School - Williamsville, NY

Chaq Nettles

School: Wmsv. South Position: WR

Height: 6-1 Weight: 170 Year: 12

Class A South Offensive Player of the Year. Had 60 receptions for 962 yards and 18 TDs. Had nine catches for 138 yards and four TDs in playoff win over McKinley. Averaged 16 yards per catch. Had a 90-yard TD catch against…

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Added by Greg Coleman on December 21, 2012 at 8:17pm — No Comments

New York Urban League Football Classic canceled

Officials from the New York Urban League (NYUL) announced this week that the local affiliate's annual football game has been canceled due to ongoing recovery from Hurricane Sandy. The NYUL Football Classic was suppose to take place on November 17 at Yankee Stadium with a match up between Morgan State University and Hampton University.

Now in it's 41st year, the NYUL Football Classic is one of the largest Black college football classics in…

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Added by Greg Coleman on November 9, 2012 at 3:42pm — No Comments