You are not a carbon copy of your friends and your college list should not be a copy, either!
Your friend has their academic stats and strengths — and you have your own. Your cousin loved their extracurriculars and you enjoy completely different activities. Your father’s co–worker’s son is a country campus mouse and you are a city campus mouse. All these comparisons to say that you CANNOT and SHOULD NOT apply to certain colleges just because other people do.
How would you react to a parent exclaiming, “My daughter wants to change her college choice based on what her friends think of it!”
1) Who cares what her friends think? They have only 17 years’ experience in the world as she does and don’t know any more about anything than she does. But one thing she does know more than they do is about herself.
2) No matter her choice, those “friends” will be dispersed throughout the country. They won’t be holding her hands to all her classes and—
3) They won’t be paying her bills. How lucky for her that best fit and less debt coincide!
4) She doesn’t have to wait until she’s immersed her new life as a college freshman to mute and unfriend those critics; no time like the present!
5) Only SHE can live her life. She should not select a school based on what others think.
You need to find colleges that are best fits for you.
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Did you know there are two types of “Summer Melt”? Why and how to avoid.
Very disturbing to watch happen…
The term “Summer Melting” is when a student is admitted to a college, accepts the offer but doesn’t show up. It is always disheartening to hear, especially when it’s avoidable.
Did you know there are two types of “Summer Melt”? “Melting” is used to label these different scenarios:
FIRST DEFINITION – MELTING DUE TO LOW SELF-CONFIDENCE OR SURVIVOR’S REMORSE: First-generation students (first to attend college in their family), low–income students and students who do not encounter many college grads in their lives experience this type of melt the most. The feelings often have no basis except in their own anxiety. There are feelings of guilt, pessimism and/or defeat before even getting into “battle”. They worry about being the “only one” of whomever they are. They let doubtful remarks made by insecure, jealous people get under their skin. After–all, the people who are more typical to be in that college must know better, yes? NO!
The insecure will look for a last-minute reason not to attend college. They think not going will avoid pain. But what about the pain of not attempting to accomplish a goal? It’s a dream that they-themselves defer!
Can that Melting be Stopped: yes, it can be overcome, either by the student recognizing what they are doing to themselves and/or by sharing their fears with a trusted adult and getting help to work through it. They should seek out alumni and older students who share their background. TALK TO PEOPLE; DON’T KEEP IT INSIDE! It is so important that they face their hesitation BEFORE heading to college so that they walk onto campus confident, ready to face anything and feeling that they belong.
The college wouldn’t offer them a seat if it did not want them to come; it’s time-consuming for hard-working admissions officials to sort through applications and it’s expensive to lose and may not be able to replace a student who suddenly doesn’t show up. These melting students must not let IMPOSTER SYNDROME get them.
Once they’re on campus, do not stew in your juices alone; find people who help and don’t hinder. They should join groups on campus or in town that can be a safe space, where they can comfortably “be themselves”. Or, take initiative and start a group or activity! Build self-confidence and leadership skills that can make them successful in their future career while helping themselves and others in school.
SUGGESTION: repeat it and believe this: “Yes! I DO belong here!”
SECOND DEFINITION – MELTING DUE TO LACK OF FINANCIAL PLANNING: Quite a few students accept a college offer but realize just before move-in day that they cannot afford the cost to attend college. This type of melt not only affects first-generation and low–income students; students ready to pay part of the costs often melt, too.
These students usually don’t understand their acceptance package’s financial aid report. Or they become really set on attending because the college is “perfect”, no other school comes close to being as dreamy and they think it will all work out, because it’s the dream school. Or, they are just bad at math. Unfortunately, if the gap is too big, the student will not be able to attend that school.
Can that Melting be Stopped: depends on when they realize they can’t pay, and how big the gap is. The closer to Move-In Day that it happens, the more difficult it’ll be to figure out how to fill the gap. Scholarship deadlines have likely passed. If they work, they should check if there’s an employer scholarship fund. Beware loans beyond the government student and government ParentPlus loans; private bank loans add up and require parents to put their credit in peril. It’s not worth losing the family home, either! Best bet is to contact the college to ask for more grants and arrange a payment plan. HOWEVER, these strategies will only work if amount owed can be realistically met. Melt alert!
SUGGESTION: Plan ahead, keep eyes open. The students who almost melt but manage to make it to school as freshmen will have to go through this precarious ordeal again in sophomore year if they don’t prepare. Strategy for the next year must begin the night of freshmen move-in day, at the latest.
WHAT CAN YOUNGER HIGH SCHOOLERS GAIN BY LEARNING ABOUT THESE SCENARIOS: Students and parents need more guidance in the college application and financial aid process but often they don’t receive it in a timely fashion. They must select a list of schools wisely, taking into account the family budget and the schools’ budget. A famous school name or rumor of generous financial aid does not mean that all students qualify for that financial aid.
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College admissions time! But how do you figure out how to apply to college? Drag your tired self to information sessions after a long day at school and work?
Pay to meet with high priced consultants to the stars who don’t know their clients and try to turn the students into something they’re not and could never be?
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how to interpret acceptance and financial aid reward letters.
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KEEP IT REAL: learn your advantages and your limits. That includes financial limits.
AVOID DISAPPOINTMENT: the end goal is to get into the college that is the best fit.
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Still Looking for a College? It May Not Be Too Late
The National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC) released the list of colleges and universities nacacnet.org/openings that are STILL accepting applications two weeks earlier than usual.
There were more than 770 schools on the list with open seats in 2020!
So what kinds of colleges and universities are on the list? Both public and private schools can be found, religious and secular, even schools with Division I athletics programs! The search filter makes it easy to find schools by state, and even by country. Interested in Aruba, Australia, Canada, France, Ireland or Japan? Or perhaps you may be interested in one of the 12 universities in the United Kingdom? American schools on the list go from Alfred University in New York to Xavier University in Ohio.
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The reason many students don’t finish and earn a degree is because they run out of money. Financial aid doesn’t cover all their expenses and many families are unaware of all the expenses beyond tuition and the dorm. Strategize and plan your scholarship applications so that you find some to apply to each year.
Time to focus on scholarships that are looking to help Hispanic Students:
Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers Scholarship for students who join SHPE and have at least a 2.75 GPA. Various awards range from, $1,000-$15,000. https://programs.shpe.org/students/scholarshpe
Ascend Educational Fund for first- and -second generation immigrants who live in New York City regardless of ethnicity, national origin, or immigration status. Scholarships range from $2,500-$20,000 and is sent directly to the college equal installments over a two or four year period, depending on the type of school. http://ascendfundny.org/scholarship/
Anhelo Project’s Dream Scholarship, which helps undocumented students in the state of Illinois with at least a 2.5 GPA at an accredited college, university or vocational training program. https://theanheloproject.org/dream-scholarship-application/
Dr. Juan Andrade Scholarship for Young Hispanic Leaders for full time students in a four-year ($1,000 scholarship) or two-year ($500 scholarship) college who demonstrate a verifiable need for financial support. At least one parent must be of Hispanic ancestry. Non-U.S. citizens are eligible to apply (DACA or Undocumented). https://www.ushli.org/dr-juan-andrade-scholarship-for-young-hispanic-leaders/
United Health Foundation National Association of Hispanic Nurses Scholarships range $1,000-$5,000 for those enrolled in an accredited LVN/LPN, associate, diploma, baccalaureate, and graduate nursing program and have been a member of the NAHN for at least six months. Special scholarship for male nurses, too. https://nahnnet.org/about/awards
Hispanic Scholarship Fund for high school seniors, undergrads, students transferring from community college to four-year universities, and graduate students. Awards $500-5,000 https://www.hsf.net/scholarship
Univision NATAS Scholarship reserved for Latino or Hispanic students planning a career in the television (Communications, Filmmaking/Video, Journalism, Music, Performing Arts, Photojournalism/Photography, TV/Radio Broadcasting). $10,000 award. https://theemmys.tv/scholarships/
NATAS Inclusion Scholarship students pursuing a career in any aspect of the television industry who identifies as black, indigenous, or a person of color. $10,000 award. https://theemmys.tv/scholarships/
MPower Women in STEM Scholarship for international/DACA students who are currently enrolled or accepted to study full-time in a STEM degree program at a program MPOWER supports in the United States or Canada. Awards $500-$3,000 https://www.mpowerfinancing.com/scholarships/women-in-stem/
LULAC National Scholarship Fund awards range from $250-$2000, for three groups – top performers, the net tier and other students whose motivation and sincerity are instead measured – https://www.lnesc.org/lnsf
ExxonMobil Engineering Scholarship Program recognizes outstanding Hispanic high school seniors in the western part of the United States who plan to pursue a degree in engineering at U.S. post-secondary institutions. Sponsored by the Exxon Mobil Corporation, LNESC awards one (1) national scholarship of $20,000, paid over four years, and twelve (12) $2,000 local scholarships to qualified high school seniors. https://www.lnesc.org/exxonmobillnesc-scholarship
Ford Driving Dreams Scholarship Program awards $2000 to qualified high school seniors from the North Texas, Houston, and San Antonio areas https://www.lnesc.org/ford-driving-dreams
NBCUniversal/LNESC Scholarship Program Latinx citizens and permanent residents who are rising sophomores and juniors in a colleges with an interest in the media and entertainment industry. The Program awards ten (10) $5,000 scholarships. https://www.lnesc.org/nbcuniversal-scholarship
Check the deadlines and put them on your calendar. Don’t wait until last minute to apply!
For some scholarships, many will apply, and few will win one. Regardless, it could be you; you’ve go to be in it to win it! Good luck!
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Avoid disappointment. Avoid mistakes. Avoid too much debt. The average American guidance counselor has 400 students, so there’s no way they can help each high school senior individually. And who can afford the college advisors of celebrities? Should anyone?
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Many of us are certain that given time and knowledge, we can get through the college application process ourselves, without spending thousands of dollars on professional advisors. Our guidance counselors may be burdened with hundreds of students. But what if we don’t know where to start the process? How do we avoid pitfalls that previous families encountered, where they ended up with offers from schools with large debt or rejections from all? For a price less than one college application fee, take our comprehensive “Talking College Search” course here https://goodapples.teachable.com . This three hour course has 18 lessons on six different aspects, from searching for the best fits to how to interpret the financial aid reward letters. “Talking College Search” points you in the right direction so that you CAN be satisfied and successful doing it yourself.
