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…
Video blogging with Seanna
Hey Everyone! I'm back at Pomona for my second semester. CSO's Executive Director Matt Rubinoff stopped by campus to visit and pulled out his Flip…
Makin' it rain with Financial Aid!!
Finally back at school! Semester #2, Here we go! But how are you going to pay for college though?? Watch my first video blog to…
College on a Dollar-Menu Budget
FAFSA. Ferocious-Anxiety-Financial-Stimulating-Atrocity. My senior chemistry teacher belabored the fact that graduate and medical schools will look at grades in Organic Chemistry to weed out the…
Managing your time in college
Reflecting on my first semester in college, my biggest struggle was with time management. In this video, I share some advice for what to expect…
Asking for help
I've been back in Los Angeles for break, and Matt Rubinoff, CSO's Executive Director, visited me this weekend. Of course he brought his Flip Video.…
Don't forget your roots…eat a burrito!
I love being back home but also can't wait to get back to school. Take a look at this video taken after dinner at an…