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A college counselor said some academic decisions that impact college applications start as early as freshman year.
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A college counselor said some academic decisions that impact college applications start as early as freshman year.
Funding cuts and immigration policies may keep many international students out of Massachusetts and the United States this fall.
Donovan Ezeiriaku is one of the top defensive players in the country and is expected to be a top pick in next year's NFL draft. WBZ-TV's Steve Burton reports.
WBZ-TV political analyst Jon Keller talks to Jon Marcus, higher education editor for the non-profit website The Hechinger Report.
Massachusetts is looking into allowing colleges to offer three-year bachelor's degree program. WBZ-TV's Tiffany Chan reports.
Leaders in Massachusetts are weighing whether to allow colleges to offer three-year bachelor's degrees. WBZ-TV's Penny Kmitt reports.
Dorm rooms across the country are going viral on TikTok as students get to work turning the rooms into luxury spaces. WBZ-TV's Courtney Cole reports.
Five seniors at Roxbury Prep High School were notified on Monday that they had received a full-ride scholarship to college during their graduation.
The forms to apply for financial aid were released three months late this year, and one estimate shows over 25% of schools still haven't sent out aid packages.
Jerry Seinfeld, who has supported Israel since the Oct. 7 attack by Hamas militants, delivered the commencement address at Duke University on Sunday.
Protesters chanted anti-war messages and waved Palestinian flags and Israeli flags during the University of Michigan's commencement Saturday.
It's a life-changing gift adding up to almost a million dollars.
Other Ivy League universities reported an increase in applications this year, including Yale and Columbia.
Some parents are hiring "concierge moms" to help their kids at college. So what do they do?
Some say it's a great idea; others aren't so sure. WBZ-TV's Mike Sullivan reports.
Yale University on Thursday said it is reversing a test-optional policy for SAT and ACT tests. Requiring test scores will be fairer, it said.
Data show that many college grads are underemployed, spending years in jobs that don't utilize their education.
Millions of college students and their parents fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid each year. There are some big changes for 2024-25.
High-end consultants are helping the children of wealthy families polish their applications — and the work begins in middle school.
Felicity Huffman has broken her silence about her participation in the 2019 college admission scandal that sent her to jail and shockwaves throughout Hollywood.
The Better Business Bureau says they're seeing an uptick locally in a specific type of scam that targets parents of college students called the "emergency scam
The Better Business Bureau has a warning for college students who are looking for jobs.
WBZ-TV's Courtney Cole reports.
If you have student loans, next month you'll have to make your first payment since 2020. But your interest is already accruing again as of September 1.
Here are some things that you should know if you are moving during Boston's busiest moving weekend.
The New England Patriots will host the Las Vegas Raiders at Gillette Stadium in Week 1 of the 2025 NFL season Sunday. Here's where you can watch.
Brandon Pfaadt pitched six strong innings and the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the Boston Red Sox 5-1 on Saturday night.
Saturday's jackpot has an estimated cash value of $826.4 million, Powerball said.
Fans are gearing up for the New England Patriots' season opener against the Las Vegas Raiders at Gillette Stadium.
The National Weather Service confirmed that a tornado touched down in Holden, Massachusetts on Saturday afternoon.
A Tornado warning has been issued in Worcester, Middlesex County, Massachusetts until 4:45 p.m.
Saturday's jackpot has an estimated cash value of $826.4 million, Powerball said.
Natick High School has postponed Friday night's football game over growing concerns about West Nile Virus.
Severe weather is in the forecast for a large part of Massachusetts Saturday.
From Mike Vrabel to Will Campbell to TreVeyon Henderson, there will be a lot of new faces on the sideline for the Patriots during their Week 1 clash with the Raiders at Gillette Stadium.
Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey announced the state will be taking measures to ensure vaccines remain accessible to everyone.
While Massachusetts is a health care leader, it's actually quite difficult to find a primary care doctor in the state.
Researchers at Harvard Medical School in Boston say that, based on a study in mice, lithium could someday help treat Alzheimer's disease.
E-cigarettes have been drawing in young people for years and new research finds teenagers who vape have higher rates of depression and anxiety.
The Eastern equine encephalitis virus, or EEE, has been identified in mosquitoes in Massachusetts for the first time in 2025.
Massachusetts State Trooper Enrique Delgado-Garcia died as a result of complications from blunt force injuries during a boxing exercise at the State Police Academy.
Insurance companies are using drones to inspect properties without alerting homeowners. In some cases, policies have been canceled.
A WBZ I-Team investigation revealed the University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School leased weapon detection systems for hundreds of thousands of dollars, and found most of them are not being used very much.
Investigators are looking into a number of issues including the possibility that the fire was caused by smoking near an oxygen tank.
The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court confirmed the conviction of a five-time drunk driver for driving with a revoked license, citing an I-Team investigation as evidence.
Rep. Jerry Nadler announced his retirement at age 78. So is it time for 79-year-old Senator Ed Markey to re-think his re-election plans in Massachusetts?
A former top public safety official for Massachusetts said his hometown of Concord has "an antisemitism problem."
As states like Texas and California work to redraw congressional maps in favor of one political party or another, some politicians say Massachusetts is an example of partisan redistricting
The Massachusetts Secretary of Education is pushing back on federal cuts to education funding, saying higher education needs to be more accessible nationwide, just like it is in the Bay State.
Some schools take student phones away during the day but there is pushback, saying cellphones can have benefits with education.
Stop & Shop says lower prices are coming to its 88 stores in eastern Massachusetts.
Hawaiian Airlines is ending its direct flights from Boston to Honolulu this fall.
Tax free weekend is coming up in Massachusetts. Here's what to know about the 2025 sales tax holiday.
Hannaford is closing one of its stores in Marlboro, Massachusetts, and another chain will be taking its place.
Home decor and furniture retailer At Home has filed for bankruptcy and announced it will close 26 stores across the country, including Massachusetts's Dedham and Shrewsbury stores.
Just steps from the water's edge along Lake Winnipesaukee, a spectacular estate mixes modern architecture with breathtaking views.
An innovative craft winery located in downtown Meredith, New Hampshire, Hermit Woods is taking a different approach to winemaking.
Located on the water's edge along New Hampshire's Lake Winnipesaukee, Mill Falls blends elegant luxury with spectacular vistas.
Kohler Store by Supply New England and an interior designer showcases how beauty and functionality can breathe new life into a project.
James Beard-nominated pastry chef and co-founder of Bakey in Boston gives insight on how to make his world-famous babka.
The New England Patriots will host the Las Vegas Raiders at Gillette Stadium in Week 1 of the 2025 NFL season Sunday. Here's where you can watch.
Brandon Pfaadt pitched six strong innings and the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the Boston Red Sox 5-1 on Saturday night.
The Lowell High School boys soccer team is hoping to repeat its undefeated regular season record from last year.
The Arizona Diamondbacks beat the Boston Red Sox 10-5 on Friday night.
Christian Gonzalez has been ruled out for Sunday's New England Patriots opener against the Las Vegas Raiders at Gillette Stadium.
The Polaris Missile in Auburn's Goddard Park is headed to the EcoTarium in Worcester.
Old Thom the orca was spotted in a rare killer whale sighting off Massachusetts.
A Worcester woman thought she had scratched a $10,000 winning lottery ticket, but it turns out that she won a whole lot more.
A Massachusetts man won $2 million playing the Powerball thanks to a very lucky mistake.
A tourist was posing for a photo in front of Sullivan's Castle Island in Boston, when a seagull swooped in and swiped her hot dog.