Acceptance letter to Harvard...wait what? Yes, our guest, Kassandra graduated valedictorian of her class last year and received a very prestigious acceptance letter to attend Harvard University among other ivy league schools, but better yet, she is a first generation college student to attend school in the US.  Did I mention she is the first in her family to pursue a medical degree?

Without her parents even speaking English and for some time period not even living in the country, so how did she do it? She will share this and so much more with us including:

• Her experience being a first generation college student and how she managed to navigate the application process
• Tips and advice on how to manage your time
• FREE, yes, FREE resources that are out there for students
• How to overcome adversity
• How having a lower GPA can suit you better better than a 4.0
• College financing and more resources
• Taking advantage of the many CERTIFICATION PROGRAMS offered during high school
• Finding a balance between school and activities, time management skills and mental health

We also dive into the importance of mentorship and being actively involved in your school/community. And last, but not least, she wants to share with others the importance of NETWORKING, networking, networking! If you are listening to this podcast you are already one step ahead because this podcast is about mentorship and networking with people who want to see you succeed!

Kassandra want's to share with you:

• Common App Resources - Download the PDFs!
• QuestBridge Resources - Even if you don’t apply to any QuestBridge program, they have great information about college admissions. 
• Building a College List Template - Make a copy of the file and start building your list! 

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/kassandrarodriguez04 
Instagram: kassandra.rdz04 

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