Happy August YWLC Alumni! We hope your transition back to school goes super smoothly and that you’re feeling fully restored from a fun summer. For those who attended this month’s meeting, you know that Bonnie Treece, college counselor and admissions expert, helped us dive deep into the art of college applications and scholarships! Here are some excellent resources to prepare you for your college application process!
College Reviews + Information
Bonnie recommends both The Princeton Review, Niche, and US News & World Report for college info.
- Princeton Review: https://www.princetonreview.com
- Niche: https://www.niche.com/colleges/search/all-colleges/
- US News & World Report: https://www.usnews.com/best-colleges/rankings/national-universities
When researching schools, be sure to rely HEAVILY on the school’s own website.
Tip: You can look up the school’s Common Data Set to see the stats of students they accepted and see how you measure up.
Admission Deans Share Tips For College Applications
Check out this super helpful article about college admissions by Forbes!
Career Exploration:
RSVP by emailing jenni@projectglimmer.org
or filling out a Google Form by clicking HERE!
Stay tuned for the September Monthly Meeting: Media Literacy
Wednesday, September 1 from 5 – 7 pm via Zoom!
Can you tell the difference between fake news and real news? Learn about how to find credible news from a working journalist!
Emily Goldstein is the copy chief at The Texas Tribune. Emily previously worked at The Dallas Morning News and the Dallas Observer. She received her bachelor’s degree from the University of Missouri and her master’s degree from the University of North Texas.
