NEWBURGH – College freshmen who graduated from Newburgh Free Academy West Campus just last year returned to share their knowledge and expertise, along with tips and advice about the college journey with their former classmates. The college students discussed the college application process, how well they are adjusting to college, and gave advice for listening to their teachers at NFA West Campus – even when they do not want to. The panel spoke with the entire school to answer general questions and then spoke with juniors and seniors to answer more specific questions as those students are engaging in the college application process in real time.
The students returned were a sampling of graduates who have returned throughout the school year to continue to give back to the Goldback community.
Jack Millen: Class of 2023, SUNY Oneonta, Physics and Engineering
Deondre Johnson: Class of 2023, Rutgers University
Mckayla Santiago: Class of 2023, Mercy College, Nursing
Sanaa Simmons: Class of 2022, SUNY Orange, Childhood Education
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