College Knowledge

College Knowledge is a collaboration with Chaffey High School and Claremont McKenna College. College mentors meet weekly with high school juniors and seniors to support them on the application journey and transition from high school to college. College Knowledge also hosts workshops and field trips to enrich students' college application process and prepare them for … Continue reading College Knowledge

Scholarship Programs: A Big List

See these fabulous resources to help you find scholarships for college! Scholar Snapp - A free, simple to use data standard that allows students to reuse their application information - including contact information, essays, transcripts, etc. - from one scholarship application to another thereby streamlining the college scholarship application process. Scholly – A mobile app … Continue reading Scholarship Programs: A Big List

College Knowledge: College 101 Panel Discussion

Expert panel:  Elena Castenellos (Claremont McKenna College) and Gerardo Hurtado (Pomona College) Question:  What makes a good scholarship or application essay? Tell a story only you know.Good essays are really good stories.Speak to your audience... Understand to whom you are speaking.Write well. Question:  When do I start applying to scholarships? Opportunities start opening up now!Programs … Continue reading College Knowledge: College 101 Panel Discussion