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Recap: 2024 Fall College Admissions Night
This past fall, BranchOut! organized a College Admissions Night featuring admissions officers from top U.S. colleges and universities to...
BranchOut! Celebrates 9th Anniversary
Join us on Sunday, October 6th at 7 PM ET to celebrate with BranchOut! and learn more about how to join us next summer. During the event,...
BranchOut! Howard County Chapter: A Rigorous Year of Teaching and Growth
Howard County is a tight-knit Maryland community where lots of resources are provided to its residents. BranchOut! is proud to contribute...
Harvard SEAS Lab Visit Organized by the Boston Chapter
BranchOut! Boston organized a visit for a group of high school students to a Harvard Engineering and Applied Sciences (SEAS) lab in...
Meeting MA State Leader Diana DiZoglio
On August 6th, a group of high school students had an incredible opportunity to go to the Massachusetts State House, and meet Auditor...
BranchOut! Marks Successful End to 2024 FCPS Tutoring Program
BranchOut! worked with the Fairfax County Public School System by offering tutoring services to students in the credit recovery program
BranchOut! Celebrates Another Fantastic Year with a Fun Picnic
BranchOut!'s annual picnic is a place for our students to demonstrate their leadership skills while connecting with others.
BranchOut! Exclusive: Meeting Our State Leader
Are you interested in how our government works? Are you curious about what our state leaders do to better our education system and...
BranchOut!'s First 2024 Community Workshop: How AI is Shaping Industries
On July 19th, 2024, BranchOut! hosted an insightful community workshop on how AI is shaping industries. Our guest speakers included Dr....
Empowering Tomorrow’s Leaders: BranchOut! at UCA 2024
Four of BranchOut!’s student leaders participated in the 2024 United Chinese American (UCA) Convention in Washington, DC, from June 27th...
Fostering Curiosity: Exciting Adventures in the First Week of STEAM Camp
The Montgomery County STEAM Camp and the Virginia STEAM Camp have worked hard this past week! Co-directing the Montgomery County (MC)...
Setting the Stage: 2024 BranchOut! Opening Event
BranchOut!’s annual training and open house event took place on Friday, June 21st, 2024, at 7 PM EST. BranchOut! leaders David Cao and...
Recap: BranchOut! College Admissions Night 2024
For the fifth year in a row, BranchOut! was proud to host a College Admissions Night with current admissions officers from top US...
BranchOut!’s Explorer Magazine Reflects on Global Connections
This just in! The Explorer Magazine is proud to announce the recent publication of its newest installment. Since its founding in May...
2024 College Admissions Night!
Join us this April for the return of BranchOut!'s popular admissions workshops to meet current admissions officers from colleges and ask...
BranchOut! Event Recap: Columbia University Essay Workshop
On November 16th, 2023, Columbia University was gracious enough to bring their Essay Writing Workshop to BranchOut! friends and families....
BranchOut! Celebrates 8th Anniversary
After a summer filled with new developments, lifelong connections, and hundreds of service hours logged, the BranchOut! Student...
Upcoming Event: Columbia x BranchOut! Essay Workshop
Join us this November for a not-to-be-missed opportunity to prepare for your current or future college applications! Columbia University...
Q&A with College Admissions Officers
This year, BranchOut! was honored to host admissions officers from 14 different colleges and universities for two informative College...
You're Invited: BranchOut! Celebrates 8th Anniversary
Calling all BranchOut! members: past and present! You and your families are invited to celebrate BranchOut!'s 8th Anniversary on...
Supporting the Community Art Center (CAC)
Debuting its Boston chapter this summer, BranchOut! partnered with the Community Art Center (CAC) in Cambridge, MA by supporting their...
Student Leaders Reflect on Their BranchOut! Journey
BranchOut! hosted its summer 2023 picnic to celebrate the end of a successful summer on Sunday, August 13, 2023, at the Cabin John...
2023 Summer Picnic Recap
BranchOut! hosted its summer 2023 picnic to celebrate the end of a successful summer on Sunday, August 13, 2023, at the Cabin John...
2023 Admissions Nights!
Join us this August and September for four admissions workshops to meet current admissions officers from private high schools and...
BranchOut! Inspires with Another Successful Summer Supporting FCPS Students
Last year, BranchOut! returned its in-person tutoring program for the first time since the pandemic. This summer marked another...
BranchOut! 2023 Picnic/Social Event!
To thank our mentors for their hard work this summer, BranchOut! is hosting a potluck-style Picnic to provide a fun opportunity for...
Meeting Private High School Admissions Officers!
Did you know that around 40% of Ivy League students attended a private high school? Did you know that Mark Zuckerberg went to Phillips...
BranchOut!’s Explorer Magazine Highlights International Student Voices
The Explorer magazine, a student-managed program led by BranchOut!, will explore student voices throughout the international community in...
BranchOut! Celebrates a Successful Start!
As the first week of BranchOut! drew to a close, the team wants to take a moment to celebrate the successful start. We are happy to see...
BranchOut! STEAM CAMP is Now in Maryland!
Back by popular demand! BranchOut! had a successful STEAM camp last summer at the Pohick Library in Virginia, and we are excited to bring...
Creating an Impact: 2023 BranchOut! Opening Event
BranchOut!’s annual training and open house event took place on Saturday, June 24th, 2023 at 9 AM EST. During this event, we heard from...
BranchOut! a Proud Partner of Howard County Public School System
With the end of school, many summer programs have begun in Howard County Public School System. BranchOut! is proud to be invited back to...
Announcing 2023 Student Leadership Team
On Sunday, June 11th, BranchOut! student leaders met in the Vienna BranchOut! office to discuss plans for the upcoming 6/24 training...
Training the Next Generation of Leaders
BranchOut! mentors of the Howard County Chapter had an incredible opportunity to enhance their leadership qualities through a workshop...
Join Us to Support a Youth-Led Homeless Shelter!
BranchOut! Boston is excited to partner with a Harvard-affiliated youth shelter organization in Cambridge, which is the nation’s first...
BranchOut! is Now in Boston!
BranchOut! Boston had a fantastic time volunteering at Port Arts Fest in Cambridge, MA this past Sunday, May 21st. Hosted by the...
Supporting Students with Disabilities Through KEEN
On Sunday, May 7th, ten BranchOut! mentors gathered at the Kilmore Center in Vienna, Virginia, and participated in an event organized by...
The Explorer Wants to Feature You - Call for Submissions!
BranchOut!'s The Explorer, a magazine for teens from around the world, is looking for articles! Our theme for the spring issue is Looking...
Meet BranchOut!'s Student Leadership Team
Last Sunday, BranchOut! hosted its first in-person leadership meeting. The event was attended by a diverse group of students excited to...
BranchOut! in the Family: Two Sisters' Growth through Mentorship and Leadership
Roger Wang is a proud BranchOut! parent of Marina and Victoria. Marina Wang, a current Dartmouth College student, served as a...
2022 BranchOut!'s 7th Celebration Event Recap
Parents, students, and distinguished guests attended BranchOut!’s 7th anniversary on Saturday, October 15th at 7pm ET on Zoom. In this...
BranchOut! College Admission Night
BranchOut! hosted its 4th college admissions event on September 20th, where over 500 people attended this virtual event nationally....
Fall 2022 BranchOut!Picnic Recap
BranchOut! hosted a picnic to celebrate the end of a successful summer on Saturday, September 10th at the Cabin John Regional Park in...
BranchOut! Returns to FCPS Summer Credit Recovery Program
BranchOut! has been serving the Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) since the summer of 2017 by working as TAs and tutors to support its...
BranchOut! 2022 Fall Picnic/Social Event!
To thank our mentors for their hard work this summer, BranchOut! is hosting a potluck-style Fall Picnic to provide a fun opportunity for...
Mentor Spotlight - Phoebe Wang
Phoebe Wang is a rising 10th grader at Dominion High School. This summer, she was a part of the BranchOut! x Pohick STEAM Program and The...
BranchOut! At the Howard County Public School System
This summer, BranchOut! students were hard at work, giving back to the community in Howard County, Maryland. Student were invited back to...
BranchOut! is Recognized by UCA 2022
About 15 students from BranchOut! attended the 2022 United Chinese American (UCA) Convention in DC, which took place at the Omni Shoreham...
BranchOut! is Proud to Serve the Howard County Autism Society
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BranchOut! is at the Pohick Regional Library
“They loved the friendly competition and that they could bring home their STEM creations!” “When’s the next session? My child had so much...
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