La Lucha Sigue
Jessica Martinez Vasquez, University of Colorado-Boulder graduate
September 15-October 15 is traditionally observed as Hispanic Heritage Month. This month, we are featuring guest bloggers who are sharing their stories of what it
Posts For Tag: "First-Generation Students"
Broken Mirrors Series Shines Light on Disparities
Lisa King, senior communications specialist
Last month, as we welcomed the start of National Hispanic Heritage Month, The Education Trust released Broken Mirrors II: Latino Student Representation at Public State
Preparing Students Financially for College
Bill Rinkenbaugh, vice president of student services, Butler Community College
Over the course of this month, you’ll hear from financial aid experts about how their organizations are tackling this incredibly important step in the college-going process.
Encouragement and Engagement for Better Student Support at NACAC
Melissa Caperton, director, ACAC
The American College Application Campaign (ACAC) was delighted to be a presenter at the 2019 National Association of College Admission Counseling (NACAC) Annual Conference which
The Importance of FAFSA and Why Your Family Should Apply
Amber O'Connor, program manager
It’s October 1, and if you are in the college-going process, as my household is, hopefully you know the significance of the day– the Federal
Removing Barriers in the College Application Process
Jim Larimore, Chief Officer
This blog originally appeared on forbes.com on Friday, September 20, 2019. It is officially college application season and thousands of schools across the country are
Leveling the Educational Playing Field
Jim Larimore, Chief Officer
This article originally appeared on act.org Since ACT’s founding 60 years ago, we have always believed every student deserves a fair opportunity to be successful.
ACAC’s #WhyApply Day is Sept. 20
Lisa King, senior communications specialist, American College Application Campaign
Higher education will determine the future of our nation, yet often students from underserved backgrounds are not given the opportunity or support they need to
Pennsylvania Libraries Join College Application Campaign Efforts
Lisa King, senior communications specialist, American College Application Campaign
This fall, Pennsylvania’s College Application Campaign is taking a new approach to ensure more community members apply to college. Approximately 20 libraries across Pennsylvania –
Guest Blog: Helping First-Generation College Students Persist to Graduation
Jennifer McNabb, director Project Connect, Mount Mercy University
As students across the nation head back to the classroom this month, we are celebrating First-Generation students. A First-Generation College Student is defined as a