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Tips for Spending (& Saving) Money in College

Tips for Spending (& Saving) Money in College It is not a secret that the “broke college student” stereotype rings true for a good number of students across the country. Whether your money is coming from a part-time job, scholarships, loans or your […]


Chase’s Chance: One Scholar’s Story About Making a Difference

College LAUNCH for Leadership is thrilled to highlight the amazing work being done by Chase Clark, College LAUNCH Scholar. Read below to learn about Chase’s commitment to service: Hi, I’m Chase Clark, a 16-year old proud member of the 2020-2021 Wake Forest College […]


ACT & SAT Test Prep Tips

ACT & SAT Test Prep Tips: In the world of college application materials, standardized test scores are viewed differently by various universities. Many colleges and universities require that applicants include their standardized test scores with their application. On the other hand, a growing […]


ACT Test Prep – Reflection on November Saturday Summit 2020

The November Saturday Summit for the Charlotte and Winston-Salem cohorts focused on ACT Test Prep. Learn more about the Summit from the perspective of a current Scholar.   Eric, College LAUNCH for Leadership Scholar The November Saturday Summit was filled with […]


Tips for Writing a Strong College Essay

Tips for Writing a Strong College Essay: While many high school students focus on their GPA and ACT/SAT score in order to make them a competitive applicant to colleges and universities, essays are an essential part of the application process that provide a […]


Guest Blog: The Power of Voting

The Power of Voting by Charlotte City Council Member Braxton Winston   In 2017 I ran for Charlotte City Council on the platform of a more equitable, accessible, and interconnected Charlotte. That message was powered by more than 70,000 of your votes and […]


Reflection on September 2020’s Charlotte Saturday Summit

Find out what the first Saturday Summit of the year was like for the College LAUNCH for Leadership Class of 2021 Charlotte cohort from the perspective of a current Scholar and a College LAUNCH alumni volunteer.   Nyla, College LAUNCH for […]


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