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A windy, windy day. Boats escaped. gutters down. Power out. Canyon freaked out. And that's not close to the tree in my parents' house.

CSULA's Professor Rebecca Joseph, credential student Kristina Clinton, credential student Lisa Burton and criminal justice major Griselda Alvarez t...

Midway through college, Alejandro was asked by his working class Latino dad to leave college to go to work. Alejandro said he needed to stay in col...

Going away to college will not hurt your family. This UC Davis students says that initially her mother initially was opposed but now everything is ...

Es muy dificil para nosotras las madres Hispanas dejar que nuestros hijos se vayan fuera al colegio-- fuera de nuestras casas. Pero yo lo hice. Mis...

This Hispanic mom let other parents know it's okay to let their kids go away to college.

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Jennifer and Michelle advise students to get help with essays from teachers, counselors, and friends. You shouldn't wait to the last minute but no ...

Jennifer and Michelle advise students to get started early and take their applications seriously!!! They should get help from people who can help.

Martin finishes his explanation of why parents should let their children go away to college, especially on full scholarships. Martin, a presidentia...

Martin says why parents should let their children go away to college, especially on full scholarships. Martin, a presidential scholar at Villanova,...

Williams spent months on his college application essays. Even if you don't have months, listen to his advice about making yourself stand out as an ...

Johanna made sure to let colleges know she has surmounted major challenges to make it to college. She spent significant time writing her essays. Sh...

Arthur and Jesus talk about the reasons why they are applying to top four year private colleges. They both attend LA Leadership Academy in Los Ange...

Martin gives his advice about going to college fairs. He talked with college representatives, made contacts, and even found the college he attends ...

This UC Davis student is the first in her family to go away to college. Listen to what Adrianna wrote about in her UC essays.

Cristian shares reasons why high school seniors should apply to four year colleges if they can. Don't under-match!!!! You should push yourselves to...

Jennifer and Michelle are now sophomores at UC Riverside. THEY LOVE LIVING IN DORMS. Their families let them live in dorms and they share reasons f...

Johanna tells students why they should take the SAT seriously. Did you know you can get fee waivers to take the SAT, ACT, and SAT Subject Tests twi...

Williams should know about college. He applied to more than 14 colleges and got admitted to several. He now attends Boston College on a full schola...

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David Citizen

College Counselor-Fremont High School

Former Outreach-CSU Northridge.

First in family

David Citizen

College Counselor-Fremont High School

Former Outreach-CSU Northridge.

First in family

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Luis Flores, Cal State Humboldt, Class of 2013

1st in family to go to college

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President Obama is joined by Secretary of Education Arne Duncan and General Colin Powell as he announces plans to help reduce dropout rates and pre...

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