Little things add up

It’s incredible how quickly the little things add up—it seems like I am always in need of another textbook or more school supplies. The CSO Opportunity Scholarship provides me with the help that I need to take care of these unexpected expenses. That way, I can focus...

Wise Words

One year ago I was a high school senior stressed about the college application process.  As you narrow down your list of colleges and begin (or continue) the application process I would like to give you some advice. Firstly, dream big, My mother always encouraged me...

CSO II: Halloween Edition

College searches can be so scary and overwhelming! I mean, how are you supposed to know what you want to do with your life when you’re only eighteen years old?!? In this short video I give high school students advice while they’re making decisions for...

The inconvenient truth about how applying to college REALLY works.

“I’m applying to Harvard and plan to follow the Pre-med track along with a major in Biomedical Engineering.” I don’t think I can even begin to count the number of times I have heard a statement exactly, or very similar, to the one above. It is human nature to plan out...

A Dream Does Not Have Price

I remember when I first saw the price tag of what used to be the school of my dreams. Beside the name “Duke University”, appeared a five digit number that seemed to whisper “there is no way you can afford this”. With the hope of finding other...