Essential Skills to Succeed in an Online Course
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Selecting the Right High School: Tips from a High School Placement Counselor
I interviewed Christina Calderon, a high school placement counselor at KIPP SoCal Public Schools (formerly known as KIPP LA) aboutRead More…
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Be a Role Model with Intention
I recently had the privilege of celebrating my daughter Mailey’s 21st birthday. And at her birthday celebration, I got theRead More…
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What to Do If You Didn’t Get Into the College of Your Dreams…Yet?
Do not be discouraged! Do not give up on that dream! Some of us won’t be able to take thatRead More…
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#ReachHigher: Why We Need To Make May 1st a Big Deal
May 1st is an exciting day for high school seniors across the country. It is the official day where mostRead More…
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Make Your Voice Heard: Support The Dream and Promise Act of 2019
A few weeks ago, I received a call from one of the high school seniors I work with. She wasRead More…
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Practical Tips about Money for Incoming College Students
It is Spring! You know what that means? Many people are receiving college acceptance letters if not have already madeRead More…
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Early College Experiences Are Especially Important for Students of Color
As an educator, it is easy for me to lose sight of my larger mission while I get wrapped upRead More…
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1st Generation College Student? My Tips and Tricks!
People always ask, what is like to be a minority in college? Well, there are plenty of factors that makeRead More…
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My Experience as a Consultant in the Pay-to-Play College Admissions System
I grew up believing that the American Dream was possible if you worked hard. My parents ingrained that type ofRead More…
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