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As a first generation student, trying to figure out everything there is to know about college was initially an overwhelming challenge. However, I’ve had great help from older friends and teachers. I’ve also attended many college seminars to learn more about the admissions and financial aid process. Most importantly, I now have a college advisor from College Point who calls, texts, and emails me every once in a while to make sure I’m on the right track and answer any questions I may have. If I ever need any help, I have my advisor Elliot’s number in my phone and I can easily text him. Elliot will be helping me through the process of applying for college in this upcoming year as well! In addition, I am a College Prep Scholar with Quest Bridge, which means that I have the luxury of getting personalized essay advising for when I am writing my college essays. …show more content…
In June, I’ll be taking the ACT for the third and last time. I have only taken the SAT once, in early March, but I do not have those results yet. I plan on taking two or three SAT Subject tests and the SAT itself again this summer. Both tests will be administered in June, and my weeks of summer break leading up to the test dates will be spent at Barnes and Nobles studying. I have The Real ACT Prep Guide, which I have and will be using to study for the ACT. As for the SAT, I have been using Khan Academy, and I will start to use specific SAT Subject test prep books during the

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