By Carla Rubio With just a few months left until graduation day, there’s one thing every senior in the nation has on their list of priorities: the next step. The entire process distorted in the advent of a pandemic. Asking for a teacher or counselor recommendation, and even going to the CAP advisor’s office, is…
By Vanessa Falcon The final application has been submitted, one last deadline beaten— college application season has closed for seniors. Such a stressing time for these young adults is made worse by helicopter parents. If the student doesn’t want their parents to be nosing around and making things worse, there is one simple solution: don’t…
By Daylin Delgado The Free Application for Federal Student Aid ( FAFSA) is used to determine students’ eligibility for financial aid. The form is prepared annually for college students and high school students looking into college; it provides aid based on demographic and financial information. The FAFSA forms are offered online at FAFSA.ed.gov, on paper,…
“It ain’t over ‘till the fat lady sings.” I don’t know who this fat lady is, and why she has so much control over all major life decisions, but I do know that it “ain’t over” ‘till it’s over.
As the last year of high school starts, the preparation of applying to college begins. Although planning for college can be stressful, here are a few things that will help you survive senior year and get ready for college.