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College Admissions: Ivy League Remains Elusive for Class of 2018

Monday, March 31, 2014

Cristiana Quinn, GoLocalWorcester College Admissions Expert

On Thursday, the Ivy League released regular decision notifications for the Class of 2018, providing some students with the thrill of a lifetime and dashing the hopes of others. While most acceptance rates declined slightly, the numbers did not differ substantially from last year. The University of Pennsylvania posted the biggest change in acceptance rates, moving from 12.1% last year to just 9.9% this year. Only Dartmouth posted a notable drop in applications, down almost 14% this year, following a sharp decline last year.

Noonan: PARCC Exam - Teaching Abilities, Not How to Fill in Bubbles

Monday, March 31, 2014

Linda Noonan, GoLocalWorcester Guest MINDSETTER™

Every parent wants their child to succeed in life. Part of that success comes from doing well in school.

slides: 7 Fun Family Activities in Central MA

Monday, March 31, 2014

GoLocalWorcester Lifestyle Team

Hey parents! Are you looking for ways to keep your kids entertained? From free story-time events at local libraries to traveling events coming to Boston and Worcester to special activities geared toward children, we have them all!

Eagles Punch Ticket To Frozen Four

Sunday, March 30, 2014

Matt LaPan, GoLocal Worcester Sports Reporter

The Boston College Eagles love the city of Worcester. Each of their previous three National Championships started in the City of Seven Hills. Now the Eagles head back to the Frozen Four through Worcester thanks to a 4-3 win over UMass Lowell Sunday night.

Nguyen’s Late Goal Lifts Revs Over Earthquake

Sunday, March 30, 2014

Matt LaPan, GoLocal Worcester Sports Reporter

The New England Revolution traveled to San Jose and came away with a thrilling 2-1 win on the road to pick-up their first win of 2014. The Revs got their first three points thanks to a Lee Nguyen goal in the 93rd minute. The goal was the first of the season to come off a Revolution player's foot.

Eagles Soar Over Pioneers, Into Elite 8

Saturday, March 29, 2014

Matt LaPan, GoLocal Worcester Sports Reporter

The opening round of the 2014 NCAA Division I Hockey Tournament was not played in Boston, but it essentially was a home game for the Boston College Eagles. The Eagles made the 38.9-mile drive down the Mass Turnpike to the DCU Center in Worcester, Massachusetts to take on the Denver Pioneers. The end result was not pretty for the Pioneers, as the Eagles won 6-2.

Who Will Be Worcester’s Next City Manager?

Saturday, March 29, 2014

Kate Nagle, GoLocal Contributor

Who will be Worcester's next City Manager? WIth Ed Augustus indicating this week that he fully intends to return to Holy Cross in the fall -- and not seek to hold the City Manager position any longer than his nine month contract -- GoLocal talked with political leaders and experts for their predictions.

In Case You Missed It: How White is Your School?

Saturday, March 29, 2014

GoLocalWorcester News Team

"In Case You Missed It," GoLocal's weekend feature, that gives you a second chance to read this week's top news story. Check out what dominated the news cycle this week in Central Mass and get all the details with these easy links.

John Monfredo: Field Testing on PARCC Begins

Saturday, March 29, 2014

John Monfredo, GoLocalWorcester MINDSETTER

This week some students in the Worcester Public Schools will start being field tested in the Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers (PARCC). The assessment test will measure whether students are on track to be successful in college and in their careers. A determination will be decided next year by the Massachusetts Board of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) if this test will replace the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS).

slides: 8 Great Inventions That Come from Worcester

Saturday, March 29, 2014

Susan Wagner, GoLocalWorcester Contributor

Inventive mechanics and forward thinking entrepreneurs laid a strong framework for a diverse and driven industrial economy beginning in the 1800's. Here are some of Worcester's notable inventive firsts through the centuries!

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