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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
It’s mid-August, and many of you may be ready to embark upon your first semester of college life. Several KH2GO blog posts have talked about the importance of getting involved in campus activities such as athletics, clubs, and community service activities, but many students wonder how they’ll integrate themselves into campus life as they settle in. Fortunately for you, colleges make it pretty easy! In this blog, I’ll outline some of the ways in which you can get involved in campus life, and why it’s so important to do so.
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
So… You’ve been accepted to a school, submitted your financial aid paperwork, received your aid package, sent your enrollment paperwork, and scheduled your classes. There are plenty of social matters to consider for the fall, but one major issue involving your academic life remains: your professor. In this blog, I want to give you some tips on approaching your college professors, and how to let them help you succeed and excel in your studies to make college the best experience possible.
In my previous blog “Preparing for College – Starting Now,” I briefly discussed the importance of taking the right courses for your future and for your major. For many of you who are likely planning your courses for next year at this very moment, this topic should be fresh in your mind. In this piece, I would like to expand upon the topic of high school course load, and share some tips that will help you schedule the courses that will put you on track for college.
In my experience, first generation college (FGC) students have the hardest time completing the college preparation process and adjusting to college. I say this not as an FGC student, but as a person that helps students through the process every day. Here’s the advice I give to those students, which should help other students too: The first step is to seek out someone you trust who has already been through… Read More