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Did you know that there are approximately 4,352 colleges, universities and junior colleges in the United States? Wow, right? I didn’t say that number to overwhelm you; instead, I want the number to help you realize that there are tons of options out there when you are considering where you want to go after high school. When you hear people talking about colleges, have you heard anyone mention the acronym HBCU? Out… Read More
I was reading through Meaghan’s article about going on campus tours, and it really got me thinking about my personal experience with campus tours while I was in high school. Or should I say inexperience? That’s right – I didn’t go on a campus tour when I was in high school! It seems crazy for me to think about now, but it is the truth. Sure, I set foot on a number of… Read More
I work at a high school in Missouri. When students tell me what colleges they want to attend, most of them are recognizable – University of Missouri, University of Kansas, University of Texas, University of California-Los Angeles. I also see popular local schools come up as well. Sometimes, names like Yale and Harvard are thrown into the mix. A motivated student has the ability to thrive in any college environment and can be quite successful… Read More
Have you read Truitt’s post on essays yet? It’ll help you start thinking about what you need to write some of those application essays. It’s useful for scholarship essays too! Once you’re ready to start, here are some tips for actually writing your essays: Before You Write Different people write in different ways, but almost everyone can benefit from an outline before getting started. An outline will help you get… Read More
Okay, so last time we looked at what things colleges want from you. If you’ve chosen your college and you’ve got the requirements, you’re almost there! Now all you need to do is make sure that your college choice is affordable. How much does college really cost, anyway? It’s good to know about different kinds of institutions and what kinds of financial aid you can get to help you pay… Read More
Completing the FAFSA might seem intimidating, so if you feel like you need help, ask your school counselor or another caring adult. Can’t find help? Let me know! FAFSA Requirements To complete the FAFSA, you (the student) must meet the following requirements: You must be a U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen (resident or refugee) of the United States with a valid Social Security Number (SSN). You must be a high school senior, or have a high… Read More
In my last post, we looked at some things you might consider when choosing a college. There’s a second part, though. You can narrow down the colleges you’d like to go to using the requirements I listed, but they have requirements for you too! Remember that each college and university has specific student populations that they cater to, whether it be based on the programs they have or the communities they… Read More
Happy 2011, everybody! I hope you had a good and relaxing holiday break, and I really hope your spring semesters have started out well. Congratulations to the seniors who already have college acceptance letters in! You guys have been on task, and that’s awesome. In relation to this topic, I want to spend some time talking about the importance of staying on task in your last semester of high school…. Read More
“Paying for college cost is never easy, yet there are various sources available that can make your dream of attending college a reality”
At the high school I work at in Kansas City, we go on a lot of campus tours. Every month, I gather a group of students and invite them to come along to a local college or university. Kansas City is a pretty good location – several types of colleges are within driving distance. A campus tour experience, in my opinion, is one of the best ways to develop a… Read More