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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
Lesson: Find family support; look for individuals that are willing to provide you with advice, guidance and motivation. Is your familia a sister, friend, teacher or mentor? Great! Remember, familia comes in all shapes and sizes. Experience: The college application process is tough, don’t do it on your own! I know when I was applying to school, I was so confused that I left things to the last minute (OK, I… Read More
Recently, I was thinking about first-generation college parents and how much information out there is really is targeted to them. In doing in so, it made me think about my parents and their experience with my attending college. This gave me the idea to talk to my mom and ask her about her concerns and overall insecurities with the American college system. My parents immigrated from Mexico and just barely… Read More