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Recent College Acceptances
We have a great tradition in our Cooney College Center – every time a senior receives an acceptance, we ring a bell. The bell has been ringing often as the acceptances are rolling in for our seniors! The students have been hard at work on applications, completing financial aid forms, applying for scholarships and it’s really paying off. There’s…
Read MoreDC Student Athletes visit Siena College and University at Albany
20+ Destination: College senior Student Athletes from Mount Vernon CSD NY visited Siena College and University at Albany on November 11th.For many, it was the first time on a college tour. The opportunity to visit a campus with a group of classmates and friends at this scale is a game-changer. It was rewarding to hear how many students planned…
Read MoreHeily Gonzales, Cooney Scholar ’22, selected for Cornell Black Ivy Pre-Law Society
Congratulations to Destination: College Cooney Scholar ’22/ Mount Vernon Steam Academy ’22 alum Heily Gonzales on her selection to the prestigious Black Ivy Pre-Law Society at Cornell University. The Society provides opportunities to expose members to top law schools, firms, and the legal field. Each year the Society plans an #Advantagetour. This year they are HARD…
Read MoreDC Student Athletes Visit Regneron
Destination: College/Mount Vernon CSD Student-Athletes enjoyed an INFORMATIVE and spirited afternoon at the Regeneron campus. The Regeneron team spoke about their college and career paths, creating opportunities, and took time to learn about each student’s goals. We LOVED seeing the labs and learning about the expansive of scope of innovation, funding, and logistics to get…
Read MoreGo Big Red! Congratulations to Heily Gonzalez
MV Steam Academy High School and 2022 Cooney Scholar, Heily Gonzalez, received the Community Leadership Award at Cornell University’s Pre-Collegiate Summer Scholar’s Program. Congratulations Heily!
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