3 There are dozens of colleges who will pay for diverse high school students to visit them this fall. Here is the alphabetical list. Some deadlines are coming up quickly. I wish more would wait until late August so all kids can have access but here we go. Let me know if you want to add your college to the list. Fall 2012 Diversity College Fly-In ListAugust 13, 2012 in News tagged admissions / College Access / college admissions / diverse students / First Generation / fly-in programs / free college visits / high school / High School Seniors / latinos / Latinos in College / under-represented students by rjoseph
The year is almost over, but there is so much more we can do to help get our students ready for college. Please read these tips before letting your kids go for the summer. June 2012 Teacher and Counselor College Readiness TipsJune 4, 2012 in News tagged ACT / admissions / applications / college acceptances / College Access / college admissions / college applications / college deadlines / college essays / college students / common application / diverse students / fee waivers / First Generation / first generation students / high school / SAT / seniors / UCLA by rjoseph
It's time to push your college advocacy work into top gear. Most public universities have major fall deadlines. Push your students to consider four year colleges. Here are some tips to get your through November. November College Readiness Tips for Teacher and Lay College AdvocatesNovember 3, 2011 in News tagged ACT / admissions / admissions essays / college / College Access / college admissions / college applications / college deadlines / college essays / diverse students / First Generation / high school / High School Seniors / Latinos in College / SAT / scholarships / under-represented students / unigo by rjoseph
Help students with their college applications and writing great essays. You have so much powerful to help kids with limited support. October College Readiness Tips for Teachers and Lay College CounselorsOctober 12, 2011 in News tagged college / College Access / college admission / college admissions / college applications / college counselors / college deadlines / college essays / common application / diverse students / essays / fee waivers / First Generation / high school / Latinos in College / non-profit / parents / public colleges / teachers by rjoseph
So be bold, take risks, and discover what the world has to offer you and what you can offer the world! You might just impress yourself. Plan a powerful summer. Sherlyn: Tips for Planning Powerful SummersFebruary 17, 2011 in News tagged activities / College Access / college admissions / college applications / diverse students / First Generation / High School Seniors / juniors / Latinos in College / summer / summer plans / summer programs / under-represented students by rjoseph
Juniors! Start the college admissions process early! Ignore the friends who call you lame and say that you don’t need to start early, because you do. Advice to Juniors From Successful First Gen High School SeniorJanuary 17, 2011 in News tagged college / College Access / college admissions / college applications / college lists / common application / diverse students / essays / high school juniors / High School Seniors / juniors / seniors / under-represented students by rjoseph