How International Experiences Boost College Applications
The college application process can be stressful for high school students, feeling like a high-stakes exam where they compete to stand out from other qualified applicants. That’s where international experiences e.g., study abroad programs, volunteering, cultural exchanges, can become your secret weapon that will capture the attention of admissions officers.
Free SAT Tutoring As a Path to Opportunity: Why Underrepresented Students Should Consider Taking It
The college admissions landscape is constantly evolving, and the recent trend of several universities, including MIT, Yale, Dartmouth, and Brown, reinstating standardized testing requirements has sparked debate.
Parent Meetings at Alaaka and Masjid Fallahee
We held parent meetings at Alaaka Association on February 10th and at Masjid Fallahee on February 17th. These meetings marked a significant step towards strengthening ties between Uplift and parents, as well as enhancing parental involvement in the educational journey of their children.
Demystifying the Digital SAT: Your Guide to the New Testing Experience
As education continually evolves in the digital age, so do standardized testing methods. The shift from traditional paper-and-pencil SAT testing to Digital SAT reflects a commitment to aligning assessment tools with the skills demanded in today's world.
CPM Guest Speaker at Alaaka
Our guest speaker, Metin San, a student at Ramapo College majoring in Biochemistry, visited the College Path Mentorship mentees at Alaaka Association at Newark on December 2nd, 2023.
UPLIFT Donates Smartboards to its Partners
Uplift has donated and installed 2 smart boards at the Masjid Al Iman and Union Baptist Church, which are its partners in College Path Mentorship Program and STEAM Academies.
CPM Guest Speaker at Fallahee
Our guest speaker, Mucteba Gur the Youth Coordinator at Sky Academy NJ, visited the College Path Mentorship mentees at Masjid Fallahee in Newark on November 11, 2023.
Uplift Academy’s Math & Coding Classes
Math and coding classes for 8th and 9th-grade students started on November 11th at the Alaaka Association in Newark. Our second location will start at the Al-Iman Masjid in Jersey City very soon.
Summer Math Camps Ceremony 2023
Summer Math Camps Closing Ceremony at the Fallahee Masjid in Newark took place on August 4, 2023. As part of this ceremony, students were awarded certificates to recognize their achievements, and they received gift cards ranging from $20 to $60 based on their academic performance.
Summer Math Camp starts for the Second Group
Our second Summer Math Camp for 9th and 10th graders has started in two locations, the Alaaka Association in Newark and Fallahee Masjid in Newark. Students are participating in activities such as chess, mind games, and enjoyable pastimes during their breaks.