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Common Black College Application Founder Robert Mason Dies at 66
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(AURN News) — Robert Mason, founder of the Common Black College Application, has died at 66, according to HBCU Buzz.
Mason created the CBCA in 1998 to make applying to historically Black colleges and universities easier and more affordable, allowing students to apply to more than 60 HBCUs through a single application.
Only 80 students used the platform in its first year; since then, more than 500,000 students have applied through the system.
Mason’s own college journey began after he graduated from high school with a 1.9 GPA and ranked near the bottom of his class.
The Man Behind the Common Black College Application.”