How can first-generation students find colleges that support them well?

Ask schools if they offer first-gen support programs or mentoring

What is the FAFSA used for?

Getting financial aid for college

Why should you apply to multiple colleges, including some that are a financial “fit”?

To increase your chances and compare aid packages

What is one benefit of meeting with your school counselor early and often?

They’ll write recommendation letters for you, They can connect you with college resources and guide your application plan

Why is building a strong personal statement important?

It helps colleges understand your story, strengths, and potential

What’s a good mindset to have as a first-gen student applying to college?

I have valuable experiences and can find support to reach my goals

What’s one smart way to strengthen your college application?

Take challenging courses and get involved in your school or community

Which strategy can help reduce college costs before you even apply?

Take AP, dual-enrollment, or community college courses in high school

Why is it helpful to start exploring colleges early in high school?

So you have more time to compare schools, programs, and costs

What role can a mentor play during the college application process?

They can give advice, feedback, and encouragement

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1
How can first-generation students find colleges that support them well?
Only apply to local schools
Choose the most popular schools
Pick schools based only on rankings
Ask schools if they offer first-gen support programs or mentoring
2
What is the FAFSA used for?
Applying to colleges
Registering for the SAT
Getting financial aid for college
Choosing your major
3
Why should you apply to multiple colleges, including some that are a financial “fit”?
To increase your chances and compare aid packages
Because colleges require it
To confuse admissions officers
So you can brag about acceptances
4
What is one benefit of meeting with your school counselor early and often?
They’ll write recommendation letters for you
They handle your college decisions
They can connect you with college resources and guide your application plan
They control your grades
5
Why is building a strong personal statement important?
It’s the only thing colleges care about
It helps colleges understand your story, strengths, and potential
It doesn’t matter if your grades are high
It replaces your GPA
6
What’s a good mindset to have as a first-gen student applying to college?
I’m behind because my family hasn’t done this before
Only wealthy students succeed
I will find some success but not as much as others
I have valuable experiences and can find support to reach my goals
7
What’s one smart way to strengthen your college application?
Take challenging courses and get involved in your school or community
Focus only on academics, not activities
Submit the application without proofreading
Only apply to one college
8
Which strategy can help reduce college costs before you even apply?
Neglect financial aid applications
Apply only to private colleges
Don't prioritize extracurriculars
Take AP, dual-enrollment, or community college courses in high school
9
Why is it helpful to start exploring colleges early in high school?
So you can impress your friends
So you can apply to the easiest college
So you can breeze through senior year
So you have more time to compare schools, programs, and costs
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What role can a mentor play during the college application process?
They write your recommendation letters
They tell you which school to choose
They can give advice, feedback, and encouragement
They can make decisions for you

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