How to Choose a College: A Step-By-Step Guide
How do you choose a college that’s right for you? What a daunting question! The good news: there are more than 4,500 colleges and universities in the US. Even better news: most schools accept most students, with the national average at 65.8% in 2014 (source)….
Should I Come Out As Undocumented in My Personal Statement? (Part 1 of 2)
Email [email protected] and we’ll add them here. Okay, let’s check in: How are you feeling at this point? Which way are you leaning? If you’re feeling like you shouldn’t, then don’t. That’s it. Just don’t. Find another story to tell. You are brilliant and complex…
How to Come Out As Undocumented in Your Personal Statement (Part 2)
To hear the podcasts that accompany this blog post, check out: Before we get to the essay part… If you’re an undocumented student debating whether or not to reveal your status in your personal statement, first check out Part 1 of this post: Should I…
6 Cosas Estudiantes Indocumentados Necesitan Saber Acerca de la Universidad
Este post es una traducción al español de este post original de BigFuture. Si usted es un estudiante indocumentado en la secundaria – es decir, usted nació fuera de los Estados Unidos y usted no es un ciudadano estadounidense o residente legal – usted probablemente…
15 Ways to Advocate for Undocumented Youth
1. Provide hope & encouragement. Reassure undocumented students that college is possible, despite the obstacles. 2. Drop the “I” word. Instead of the word “illegal,” use the words “undocumented” and “dreamers.” Help change the immigration discourse. 3. Make information and resources available for ALL students….
The Summer Before College: A Five-Step Guide (for Productivity or Fun)
2. Get rid of some stuff. That’s right, do that Marie Kondo thing where you get rid of anything that doesn’t bring you joy. My wife and I did, donating over 1,000 books and ⅔ of our clothes. Now we have no winter gloves and…