ACE’s Response to the Supreme Court Ruling
On June 30, 2023, in a 6-3 decision, the Supreme Court ruled that universities cannot use race as a factor in the admissions process. This decision effectively stalls decades of progress and educational opportunities for all students from under-represented communities. Although this decision was very disappointing, it is not new news. Many politicians and others…
Summer Edition
Meet the 2023 ACE Graduates Your support has contributed to the success of our recent graduates. Please join us as we recognize the 2023 ACE Graduates. Alvin Morales; Graduate of Dartmouth College with a Minor in Latin American, Latino & Carbbean Studies (LALACS) Daniel Joseph; Graduate of Rochester Institute of Technology, B.S. in Game Development & Design…
Utilizing the ACE Pillars
During my first year at Simmons University, I found myself struggling to adjust to the change in course load, the faster pace nature of college courses, and time management. During my first semester, my grades were not as high as I hoped, and I didn’t know exactly what to do differently to improve. My ACE…
From the Founder and CEO
Manifesting a vision
Accelerated College Experiences (ACE) is thrilled to celebrate over ten years of student accomplishments with you. In 2012, ACE had a vision to create a pathway to college success for historically marginalized students. This vision has evolved into six signature programs that support students in high schools and colleges across the country. ACE graduates are…
The Challenges of Balancing School and Work
Balancing work and school life is possible, but at the same time, not simple. I started at Suffolk University in 2021. During my first year, things went just as my ACE Coach Lorita told me – very busy, different from High School, with lots of “free time” between classes and several syllabi, all with deadlines.…
It’s Okay Not to Know
I graduated from high school in 2020, during the pandemic’s beginning. How my senior year ended was not something anyone could have expected, and it was nothing anyone could control, but I tried to make the most of it. The pandemic hit, and the entire world changed. There was little in-person contact, and we were…
Up Close with Artemis One
The Artemis program, named after the twin sister of Apollo, draws many similarities to the Apollo Program. To read past blogs, visit the ACE website!
Autumn Newsletter
The ACE Team Would Like To Express Our Gratitude For You And Your Support This Year Coaches Corner Meet our 5 new coaches! Meet our new coaches: Ayanna Braxton, Vivian McLeod, Jennifer Criswell, Debra Luckett, and Wayne Williams. Click on each name to learn more about where they come from and what brought them to…