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Sharpen your pencils and grab your calculators—it's that time of the year again: back to school! As we dive into a new academic year, the excitement of fresh starts and new challenges is in the air. But amidst the hustle of preparing for classes and setting goals,...

  Initially hailed as a boundless realm of opportunity destined to revolutionize information access and societal connections, the World Wide Web promised to shrink the world. Its potential seemed limitless, far beyond what anyone could foresee. However, alongside...

As Nelson Mandela once stated, “Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world”. However, the ever-increasing costs of higher education might make the dream seem out of reach for many. There is some good news - there are many opportunities...

Elevate Your Resume – Don’t Forget to Include Your Volunteer Work! In today's competitive job market, a well-crafted resume can be the key to unlocking incredible opportunities. For the experienced professional, integrating volunteer work into your resume can set you...

While most college students are just settling into the new term and next summer's break seems ages away, now might be the time to secure that important internship. Students are often surprised to learn that internship applications open during the early winter season...

There are many reasons why going to college is important beyond the degree a student will earn. The college experience is also a time for students to develop their interests, increase job opportunities for the future, set themselves up for higher potential earnings,...

Reposted with permission from the author, who noted that their words are as true today as they were back in 2016 – when our organization was called Capital Region Sponsor A Scholar which has since been changed to 518 ElevatED.  The mission of 518 ElevatED is to...

April is Financial Literacy Month—but this is a skill that we should constantly be building every month of the year. We thank our partners at Bank of America and their Better Money Habits program for sharing these great tips with us. While it might sound daunting,...

The road to choosing a college is a long one. Getting accepted is just the beginning. As you narrow down your list of colleges, comparing things like location and courses of study is a good place to start, but once those financial aid award letters come, the...