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How I Applied to College: Daniel
Daniel (Class of 2027) is a high school senior who attends the American Dream Charter School. He applied to over 25 colleges and programs and recently chose to enroll at Fordham University. Daniel plans to study medicine and become a doctor. Why did you decide to pick...
Class of 2027 College Picks
Breakthrough New York congratulates the Class of 2027 on their college acceptances! These impressive seniors will enroll in both public and private institutions all the way from Massachusetts to Tennessee. Check out the full list of college picks below! If you’d like...
Class of 2031 High School Acceptances
Breakthrough New York congratulates the Class of 2031 on their high school acceptances! These 8th graders have spent many months researching, applying, and interviewing for a variety of schools in order to find their best fit. See where they decided to attend in the...
May is Mental Health Awareness Month
May is Mental Health Awareness Month. As many of our students grapple with the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic, Breakthrough New York took a proactive approach in making sure mental health wellness was integrated into our programming. Mental Health Initiatives...
Teacher Appreciation Week: Morika Tsujimura
This May, we’re showing our appreciation for middle school teacher and Instructional Coach Morika Tsujimura. Morika Tsujimura has been a teacher for 16 years, and currently teaches science and math to middle school students. She grew up in New York City and earned her...
Breakthrough New York Honors Sonny Kalsi at Annual Gala
The organization raised over $1 million to support students on their pathways to college. Breakthrough New York honored Sonny Kalsi of BentallGreenOak at its 2023 Gala: Leading the Way on May 2nd. The event raised over $1 million for its educational programs that...