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One area you may not hear a lot about in high school, but that makes a HUGE deal when you’re trying to get into college or applying for a job, is professionalism. You don’t have to be a professional to look and act professionally, and if you look good, it can really improve your chances during an interview with a school or employer. I’m going to break up this subject… Read More
Check out what two of my great friends, Shauntee and Eric, had to say about their experiences in getting their parents involved in the college application process. *** Did your parents ever help you with your college applications, essays, research, etc.? Shauntee: My parents helped me tremendously with the application process. Sometimes, it was more than I wanted! I was and still am very grateful to them. I really appreciated… Read More
This week, I had the amazing opportunity to talk to Lakeysha about her college experience at UC Berkeley. Like me, Lakeysha is the first in her family to attend college – and to graduate. And she’s ready to pursue something even bigger. Starting this fall, she will be the first in her family to head off to graduate school. Lakeysha will attend San Jose State University to pursue her master’s… Read More
This week I had the wonderful opportunity to speak to a friend of mine about his educational journey and experiences. Marlon, my long-time friend since middle school, is currently working on his bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology at San Francisco State University. With his degree, Marlon aspires to open up his own sports gym one day, or to become a head trainer for a major sports team. He also plans to… Read More
I recently had the opportunity to interview a current community college student in Pittsburg, CA, who had a slightly untraditional path to college. She graduated from a local continuation high school – a school that helps students who are behind on high school credits graduate on time. Her unconventional path led her to another local college, where she hopes to one day transfer to the University of California, Berkeley or… Read More