COLLEGE IS COOL, INC. is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization founded by Angie Ange from 93.9 WKYS-FM in the Washington, DC Metropolitan area. The purpose of our organization is to create a college going culture among students in DC, Maryland and Virginia.
RECAP: 4th Annual Battle of the Bands

RECAP: 4th Annual Battle of the Bands

College Is Cool, Inc. is proud to have another successful Battle of the Bands event in its archives. Still, no one is happier than the Ballou Senior High School marching band, which won the overall Battle of the Bands championship last night at Dr. Henry A. Wise., Jr. High School...
"My Pursuit of Happiness"

“My Pursuit of Happiness”

"Brooklyn born and raised -- Coney Island to be more exact -- and honestly, 7 years ago I would have never imagined I would be where I’m at today." University of Maryland senior Nzinga Shury shares her take on college and her pursuit of happiness.
I am about that HBCU life ... and I LOVE it!

I am about that HBCU life … and I LOVE it!

Check out what Howard University senior Teyonna Ridgeway has to say about her college experience as an HBCU student!
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Infographic: How do HS Grads Perceive College?

Infographic: How do HS Grads Perceive College?

With a challenging economy and tough job marketing facing recent college grads, colleges are being scrutinized for how well they prepare students for careers. But has this scrutiny affected how high school students feel about the importance of college?

NEW College Is Cool Shirts for the Summer!

This week Angie debuted the fresh-for-the-summer editions of our signature College Is Cool t-shirt via Instagram and Twitter. The feedback tells us that these will be a hot commodity this summer, so make sure you get yours! Check the site, our Facebook and/or our Twitter account to find out when you can get your Summer...

Congratulations to Zaire D., this year’s Polished For Prom winner!

As prom season ends and graduation ceremonies commence across the DMV, College Is Cool wants to send a big congratulations to Zaire, this year’s Polished For Prom winner! Zaire is a graduating senior from Charles Herbert Flowers High School in Springdale, Md. In her submission, she shared the story of losing her mother to breast...

Thank You, Thank You, THANK YOU!

Happy Tuesday! College Is Cool would like to shout out and say a HUGE thank you to Levi Batey, who is graciously sponsoring the limo service for our Polished for Prom winner! THANK YOU! Continue reading for more information on Advance Transportation Limo Service, and follow Levi Batey on Twitter at @Levi_Batey. Advance Transportation Limo...

CIC is Looking for Guest Bloggers!

Helen Newberry-McDowell Scholarship!

Are you a female high school senior preparing to pursue a degree in Business, Business Administration or International Business? If so, the Gamma Chapter of Iota Phi Lambda Sorority, Inc. wants to help you pay for college! For more information and to apply, download the PDF below. (Even if you aren’t eligible, pass it on...