I was fortunate enough to get amazing college help (for free) when I was in high school from a non-profit organization called BottomLine. They provide one-on-one custom counseling through your entire college process, from school research to selecting the best school for you considering all things (including financial aid).
With that said, not everyone has the opportunity for something like that so I want to help those of you who have to go through this journey on your own. I am the first in my family who made it past high school and I know young people out there who share in that...so here is the first post related to college help!
Getting started: so you are in the summer before you enter your senior year or maybe earlier and you are thinking about which college is right for you. There is a lot to think about but don't be scared...take it one step at a time and you'll be good to go.
The College Process (more or less):
Deciding on the kind of schools you want to apply to
Researching those schools/visits
Making your final list
Building your college applications
Writing your 'big' essay
Sending your complete applications
Waiting...
Receiving acceptances (yay!) & rejections (it's ok - I got them!)
Reviewing your financial aid packages
Selecting your school!
Getting ready for college
Seems like a lot and I can't lie, it is. However, with enough planning (ideally starting end of your junior year of high school), and taking it one step at a time, we can get through this!
Here are some places that will be fundamental in your journey:
Did you go through the college process already and thought of something I missed? Let me know so I can give you credit and add it! Are you getting ready to go on this journey and are scared? Excited? I want to know! Are you the first in your family going to college? Tell me your story. Post a comment below and I'll hit you up!
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