Lessons picked up in real life during a summer stay in Israel have lifelong impact and lead to authentic conversations 

Lessons picked up in real life during a summer stay in Israel have lifelong impact and lead to authentic conversations 

In a world where textbook-worthy events are unfolding in real time, my generation, Gen Z, is failing to learn about or engage with them. Weakened by education gaps lingering from pandemic education and social media overuse, our attention spans and subconscious biases conspire to block real and necessary knowledge from penetrating. And when it comes … Read more

Badminton deserves more than a shrug from colleges

Badminton deserves more than a shrug from colleges

This article is one of the winning submissions from the New York Post Scholars Contest, presented by Command Education. I’ve spent the past year waking up at 6 a.m. to practice badminton swings in my backyard before school. Throughout the days, I’ve blasted YouTube tutorials on footwork and begged friends to rally with me in the junior … Read more

Prize Pupils: New York Post Scholars Contest

Prize Pupils: New York Post Scholars Contest

We at The Post wanted to inspire a new generation of journalists to inform, entertain, to hold power to account and to stand up for New Yorkers in the future. Out of those conversations the New York Post Scholars Contest was born, in partnership with Command Education, a national leader in education and college consulting. … Read more

Six common mistakes to avoid in the college application process and on the Common App

Six common mistakes to avoid in the college application process and on the Common App

This branded content article is sponsored by IvyWise When applying to college, many students and their families wish there was a magic solution to make things easier. The application process is far from straightforward — there are many pitfalls that students might face, and potentially fall into, along the way. Students put in so much hard … Read more

How to stand out to colleges when attending a competitive high school

How to stand out to colleges when attending a competitive high school

This branded content article is sponsored by IvyWise The college admissions landscape has always been challenging for students, but these days, it’s harder than ever — and it’s never too early, or too late, to start perfecting your strategic plan. Students are tasked with creating college applications that need to be exceptionally strong, especially for … Read more

Prized pupils: Meet the New York Post Scholars Class of 2024

Prized pupils: Meet the New York Post Scholars Class of 2024

We at The Post wanted to inspire a new generation of journalists to inform, entertain, to hold power to account and to stand up for New Yorkers in the future. Out of those conversations the New York Post Scholars Contest was born, in partnership with Command Education, a national leader in education and college consulting. … Read more

Announcing the second annual New York Post Scholars Contest: Enter today

Announcing the second annual New York Post Scholars Contest: Enter today

The New York Post is continuing its acclaimed writing contest again this year, in partnership with Command Education, the nation’s leader in college admissions consulting. High schoolers from around the New York area are invited to showcase their writing skills and journalistic instincts for the chance to have their article published in the New York … Read more

How a Giants newbie spends a day off 

How a Giants newbie spends a day off 

During the NFL season, players often have free time between games to explore a new city. So, how does a New York Giant spend his day off? With the greatest city in the world at their doorstep, the possibilities are endless. That’s why Giants cornerback Cor’Dale Flott, who hails from Alabama, dipped into Saks Fifth … Read more

Matthew Perry’s 911 audio dispatch released as distraught parents arrive at his home

Matthew Perry’s 911 audio dispatch released as distraught parents arrive at his home

The 911 dispatch call for Matthew Perry’s death is revealing more details about the “Friends” alum’s apparent drowning Saturday at his Los Angeles residence. In the 16-second audio, obtained by TMZ, a man can be heard saying “rescue 23” and “drowning.” The clip was bleeped out at certain points. As The Post previously reported, first … Read more

M&M’s will dispatch free Halloween emergency ‘Rescue Squad’ to refill your candy bowl

M&M’s will dispatch free Halloween emergency ‘Rescue Squad’ to refill your candy bowl

Here’s a neat trick if you happen to run out of Halloween treats. M&M’s wants to make sure that everyone has an ample supply of candy this year by launching their first-ever Halloween Rescue Squad, which promises to restock your sweets free of charge. Mars, the parent company for the colorful chocolate morsels, recently commissioned … Read more

What do last-minute tickets cost for Bethel, NY’s Catbird Festival?

What do last-minute tickets cost for Bethel, NY’s Catbird Festival?

Vivid Seats is the New York Post’s official ticketing partner. We may receive revenue from this partnership for sharing this content and/or when you make a purchase. The site of the 1969 Woodstock Music Festival is the place to be this weekend. On Aug. 19-20, the first-ever Catbird Music Festival will bring some of the … Read more

Inspiring a new generation: Meet the New York Post Scholars Class of 2023

Inspiring a new generation: Meet the New York Post Scholars Class of 2023

High schoolers in grades 9 to 11 from around the tri-state area showcased their writing skills and journalistic instincts for the New York Post Scholars Contest, in partnership with Command Education, a national leader in education and college consulting. “We at The Post wanted to inspire a new generation of journalists to inform, entertain, to … Read more