College Reality Check

Kate gives a side-by-side comparison of her high school vs. college experience and comes to the conclusion that her high school was so rigorous and demanding that college was easier for her.

Kate talks a lot about how in high school, we are all initially confined to a very small bubble. However, extending beyond the opportunities high school offers you can define the kind of impact you have and how competitive of an applicant you become.

Allie discusses the transition from being the top of her class in high school to being surrounded by equally accomplished people at Johns Hopkins University. 

Allie takes us through the planning and thought behind every component of her college application during high school in order to land a spot in one of the most prestigious in America.

Being a resident of Florida, Scott had the ability to earn scholarships that would guarantee that he would attend college with no costs. But, exactly how and why is he now getting paid to attend college?

Being the first in her family to pursue a bachelors, Emma discusses her discovery of the college process.

Meg comes from Florida where every student is eligible for the bright Futures scholarship that can pay 100% of college tuition. Meg worked hard to maintain her grades and was awarded this scholarship and will now graduate with no student loans.

Jasmine joining a sorority her first year basically went on to pave her pathway through college. It taught her many life lessons, introduced her to some very inspirational people, and was the beginning of her journey to become SGA president.

When Jasmine was still a young girl, she got into a severe car accident. Her dad was in critical condition, and she saw how her dad's life was saved by a doctor, which inspired her to pursue a career in medicine.

Despite attending an elite high school, Lucy did not let the peer pressure get to her and make her entire life about her grades. She talks about the benefits and disadvantages that came with this mindset.