Martin advises parents to let their children go away. Let them grow and become mature adults and make your family stronger. College is four years they can never get back. Martin should know. He is the first in his family to go to college and he has a presidential scholarship to Villanova-3000 miles away but he is never far from his family in spirit or support.
High School Seniors
Williams spent months on his college application essays. They worked, and he got a full ride to Boston College and thousands of dollars in scholarships. He focused on what made him an individual. You can do the same even if you only have a few days to write your essays.
Focus on individuality. Williams’ College Essay Approach
Johanna made sure to let colleges know she has surmounted major challenges to make it to college. She spent significant time writing her essays. She told powerful stories to help convince major top colleges to accept her.
Tell Your Story in Your Application Essays.
Meet your match college at a college fair!!! They want diverse students so go and tell your story. Make new contacts!!!
Martin–Go to college fairs and meet your match college!!!
Great advice for honesty in UC essays. Adrianna, the first in her family to go away to college, talks about her UC essays.
Adrianna: What I Wrote About In My UC Essays
Johanna wants all high school juniors and seniors to take the SAT and other tests seriously. You can get fee waivers to take them twice---each test--SAT, ACT, and Subject Tests....for free.