The Problems Culture Shock / Isolation Culture shock and isolation are common to first generation students. The academic and cultural collegiate experience is different from that of high school and can be overwhelming. Not having family members who can advise such students beforehand plays a significant role in their sense of isolation. First generation students […]
When high school students think about which college or university to attend, community college is often not even considered. Some feel that a community college is an extension of high school and not “real†college. Unfortunately, this type of thinking causes a lot of students to miss out on what can be a great opportunity […]
If you’ve been accepted to more than one college, congratulations on your accomplishment! Now it’s time to determine which institution to attend. Listed below are nine factors of college life to consider. 1. Graduation The most important thing to keep in mind is to attend a college from which you will graduate. Yes, you want […]
Not everyone is ready for college directly after high school. College requires an investment of time, energy, focus, and money that not every high school graduate is ready to commit. Below are five alternatives to going straight to a four-year college: 1. Take Time to Refocus and Recharge High school grads may experience burnout after […]
by Chelsea L. DixonNovember 20, 2017 It’s that time of year again, when high school students are busy filling out college applications. For those interested in applying to historically black colleges, the process has never been more accommodating. The Common Black College Application Students can apply to 52 of the more than 100 HBCUs by […]
by Chelsea L. DixonMay 1, 2018 It’s National College Decision Day, and you’re finally done with the college selection process. You’ve made your decision, notified the college you’ve chosen to attend, and sent in your deposit. What’s next? Make the eight steps below a priority and you’ll be all set come August. Thank-you Notes and Other […]
by Chelsea L. DixonMay 1, 2018 There are a number of high school student-athletes who dream of playing college sports upon graduation. Three major college sports organizations in the United States (National Collegiate Athletic Association-NCAA, National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics-NAIA, and the National Junior College Athletic Association-NJCAA) give these prospective student-athletes an opportunity to do […]