I’ve spent the better part of the last decade reading thousands of college essays, reviewing countless applications, and helping many high school students navigate the world of college admissions. And here’s one thing I’ve learned from that experience: the college admissions process isn’t easy for anyone, but it’s especially difficult for first-generation and low-income students. …
November 12, 2020 (Denver, Colo.) – AdvanceEDU, an innovative nonprofit providing debt-free paths to degrees and upwardly-mobile careers in Colorado, announced today that it has added Jandel Allen Davis, CEO of Craig Hospital, Susana Cordova, Superintendent of Denver Public Schools and Elizabeth Concordia, president and CEO of UCHealth, to its Board of Directors. “The fact …
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By Alejandra Dominguez and Holly Armstrong Competency-based education, or CBE, has been around since the 1970s but has become increasingly popular in the last few years as an innovative approach to address equity gaps in higher education. Due to its built-in flexibility, CBE offers an alternative path for students who do not fit the “traditional” …
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Why I Chose AdvanceEDU I chose AdvanceEDU because I like that there was a program that was focused on helping people through their college and careers. Compared to other colleges, AdvanceEDU focuses on helping create connections with the individual and creating a flexible path for us. My Degree Pathway I am working on getting my …
A debt free college degree. This sounds almost too good to be true, like a campaign promise that you aren’t totally sure is possible. Well, I am here to tell you that this statement is not only possible, but it exists here and now at AdvanceEDU. Students can earn a high-quality college degree from respected …
Success means a lot of different things to people. But to me, it means stability, it means security, and it means a healthy life for myself and generations to come.
By Alejandra Dominguez and Holly Armstrong It’s no secret that relationships matter in the world of education, but the key to building meaningful, authentic, and transformative relationships with students is both an illusive art and a mysterious science. What is the best way to connect with any individual student and then continue to deepen that …
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AdvanceEDU community, We know that you’re all busy getting ready for the school year, and we’re so grateful for everything you’re doing to prepare Denver students for success during this unprecedented time. Here at AdvanceEDU, we’re having a blast onboarding our first cohort of students and building new program offerings and partnerships (more on those …
2020 will certainly be a year for the history books! We’ve all faced some incredible personal and professional challenges this year. But we believe in taking those challenges and turning them into opportunities! Here are a few reasons why we think now might be the best time to start your college journey: No time like …
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AdvanceEDU Board Chair Kent Thiry was recently featured in the Denver Business Journal about the legacy he created as CEO of DaVita, Inc.—as well as the new legacy he is creating by helping organizations like AdvanceEDU launch and change the landscape of economic mobility here in Colorado. In the article, Kent talks about growing up …
