Op-Ed | Helping more students get to college with knowledge and tools to succeed | amNewYork
Briefly

The partnership between CUNY and New York City Public Schools provides high school students like Joeysha Pena essential support, transforming their college application experience.
CUNY's initiative, offering personalized support and waiver of application fees, has led to a resurgence in enrollment among community colleges, particularly after pandemic disruptions.
Joeysha's journey from feeling overwhelmed to becoming a first-year community college student exemplifies the positive impact of near peer advisers in guiding high school seniors.
The receipt of nearly 60,000 applications during the free application period reflects a significant response from high school seniors, aided by CUNY's support system.
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