the home front
The month is Marching by and those decision letters are going to start trickling in. Some will have good news, others will have disappointment. Perhaps…
Don't judge a College by its Cover
One of the most important things in the college process is visiting the colleges. Even with all the research you have done, there’s just nothing…
Got Mentors?
I always thought that college wasn’t an option for me. I didn’t really know anyone who had made it to college and no one in…
But it looked so nice in the brochure…
Now, ask yourself a few questions. Would you move into a house you've never seen before? Would you buy a car before you test drove…
Shout out to my Mentors!!
One of the hardest things about doing something new that has tricks and turns, stumbling blocks and stop signs…is exactly that…it’s something new with tricks…
Big Brother
Growing up there was always that one person who was with me through everything and that was my big brother. When it came to me…
The Big V — The College Visit
College visits can be exciting, nervewracking , scary, and crazy all at the same time, and it is not one of those things that gets…
“Free” Education- But You’ll have some ‘Splainin’ to do!
Can YOU afford a $200,000 education? You, whose parents are on TANF, who helps your parents by working a full-time job, in addition to school?…
THE Interview
I didn't have any in-person interviews.. all the schools I applied to were too far away. But I did have some over the phone interviews…
Interviews go well when you're you
Interview time! Whether you already had them or still got some late ones, this is often the last step in the application process, aren’t you…
SURVIVING YOUR COLLEGE INTERVIEW
Let's face it, the thought of sitting down and having a one-on-one conversation with an admissions officer or alumni of a college you have applied…
Video Blogging: Taking the leap to college
CSO's Executive Director Matt Rubinoff came to campus and we did some video blogging. Here I encourage you to think outside-the-box and venture away from…
A Motivational Moment
There are no such things as big problems, only small people. If one doesn't let their problems overwhelm them, they'll make it through anything. I…
The Financial Aid Process
GET HELP!!! These are the first two words that come to mind when I think of the financial aid process. Completing the FAFSA form can…
FAFSA– What a form!
As we all know the FAFSA is a very important form, and to be honest the thought of filling it out terrified me. I know…
Unlike this post, do not be super late with your FAFSA form
I think the post title sums it all up, hah. I am tempted to make a Vlog, like my fellow scholar, and perhaps I will…
Quest for College… Financial Deal or No Deal?
Hey Guys! I know I haven't posted in a while, but I've been on campus for the entire month of January. Williams has a winter…
First Day of School and Wise Summer
I know I just posted a few days ago but I couldn't resist! It's the first day of school and it was pouring rain but…