The BranchOut! Blog

This just in! The Explorer Magazine is proud to announce the recent publication of its newest installment. Since its founding in May 2021, The Explorer has produced articles and interviews focusing on issues ranging from coming of age, to local volunteer efforts. Part of The Explorer’s third volume, this digital magazine continues the exploration of multicultural perspectives and global connections. In the Fall Issue, The Explorer shared interviews with students and figures

Join us this April for the return of BranchOut!'s popular admissions workshops to meet current admissions officers from colleges and ask questions! Upcoming Event: College Admissions Night Thursday, April 11th 2024, at 7:30 PM ET Duke University, Stanford University, University of Pennsylvania, UC Berkeley, Cornell University Register in advance HERE Webinar ID: 865 7139 5456 Passcode: 648601

On November 16th, 2023, Columbia University was gracious enough to bring their Essay Writing Workshop to BranchOut! friends and families. One of the Assistant Directors of Undergraduate Admissions at Columbia University, Mr. Benny Rivera, led this workshop and Q&A session. Attended by high school seniors fine-tuning their essays and high school juniors just beginning to brainstorm essay topics, the event was marked by key insights to the purpose of the college essay. Flyer fr

After a summer filled with new developments, lifelong connections, and hundreds of service hours logged, the BranchOut! Student Leadership team worked tirelessly to plan one last event: our 8th anniversary celebration and program wrap-up. On October 7th, 2023, BranchOut! mentors (and some potential new ones) gathered via zoom for an evening of performances, speeches, and reflections. If you were unable to attend this event live, keep reading on to get a taste of the growth an

Join us this November for a not-to-be-missed opportunity to prepare for your current or future college applications! Columbia University is gracious enough to host an essay writing workshop for BranchOut! students and friends. They will share insights on the purpose of college essays from an admissions perspective, dissect Common App and Columbia supplemental prompts, and lead interactive activities to help attendees develop essay topics. Who is this for? 12th graders polishi