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Narrative Essay It was at the beginning of my senior year when my counselor started urging my senior class to start thinking about what universities we wanted to apply to. At the time, I did not know which universities I wanted to apply to or what were the differences between a Cal State, a UC, and a Private University. I did not even know about financial aid. I just knew that I wanted to be the first in my family to attend a University and get a degree. Coming from an undocumented family,…

The film showed how most first generation students navigate their way through the college application process while expressing some of the benefits and disadvantages first generation students encounter. Who were featured in the film? Donte is a smart young man who ran into trouble when he was younger; as a result, he changed his life around. Donte later spent much of his time picking his GPA up and playing football in pursuit of a college education. Jess goes to a small school and works in her…

As I look back to my high school days, all I could ever think about was getting my diploma and moving on to college. Frankly, I just wanted to graduate because I was growing tired of the same old stuff in school. I didn’t really know what I was getting into, thinking that I was ready for college while being blind-sided by the amount of obstacles that I came to face. Now realizing the amount of responsibility that I have to accept, my situation of being a first-generation college student and my…

According to Collegedata.com, the average price of living moderately while attending an in-state, public college for one year is about $24,061. This value consists of tuition, fees, housing and meals, books and supplies, as well as transportation expenses. An eighteen year old who plans on studying at a university directly out of high school will not be able to raise this money individually, even with a part-time job. Many students receive scholarships or grants based on race, family history,…

Four years is certainly enough time to plan something as simple as a party, trip, or project, but college is a more complex feat that requires you to sincerely understand yourself. There are many roads stretched in front of you after graduating high school. They could lead to the military, community college, a university, or immediate work. With that said, what will I choose when 2019 comes knocking at my door? As nerve wracking a question it is, I’ve decided that I want to continue to a…

Personal Statement My challenges as an undergrad was the catalyst that lead me to decide that my future career endeavors involve helping college students succeed. All students need and deserve a solid educational foundation. Higher educational counselors are the dependable support system students have in community colleges and universities. Financial Aid advisors, Academic Advisors, and Career Development Counselors and more are important in universities and community colleges. Students should…

individual perceive it to be. I believe that with the right motivation and proper guidance, the American dream is possible. In today’s society, more opportunities for a higher education are provided for us but so few are eager to take it. Programs such as FAFSA are resources provided to us in order to give us that extra push we need in further educating ourselves, but to some it still isn’t enough to consummate their dream. The American Dream is still attainable to those who pursue…

One goal I have already made for myself is within the near-future: only sixteen weeks away. By this time, I plan to have already started working on completing my FAFSA, and will be applying for other scholarships as well, while looking for local job shadowing opportunities. Furthermore, I believe that before the end of six years, I will have already earned my degree from WKCTC, and will have passed the ARRT exam…

My educational goal started in September 2014 when I first applied for admissions at Bellevue College. I had been laid off as an Administrative Design Assistant at a local staging company where I discovered the interior design world, and my passion for it. The reason I was given is that I lacked experience necessary to work alongside the principle designer, even though I was hired specifically because of my lack of design experience two years earlier. While attending my first quarter at BC,…

million in scholarships and grants. http://www.trine.edu/financial-aid/ Trine’s financial aid packages average about $24,800. From the packages include; scholarships, grants, loans, and campus employment. Ivy Tech does have financial aid options such as FAFSA and they offer a free calculator that will calculate estimates for cost of attendance, grants, and…