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President Barack Obama, left, and the first lady Michelle Obama, center, and school guidance counselor Amy Shapiro, right, talk with students at Coral Reef High School, Friday, March 7, 2014, in Miami. Obama traveled to the Miami school to unveil a new initiative to ensure more students complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), a document required for most types of school financial aid such as Pell grants. (Pablo Martinez Monsivais, Associated Press). Licensed for Digital Use.

"Obama unveils initiative to help students find financial aid" - Washington Examiner

"President Obama touts Miami-Dade schools, urges Congress to pass education appropriations" - Miami Herald

"How to Get Through High School - The Do's and Don'ts"

Published in Florida Trend's NEXT Magazine and distributed to 450,000 Florida students

Smart advice surrounding the college admissions process can be hard to come by. Excerpt from Amy Shapiro's article in NEXT Magazine.

 

  • DON’T be afraid to connect with admissions representatives.
    Most colleges have regional reps that are in charge of applications from specific states or cities. Most High School Guidance or College Counselors have this information at their fingertips. If not, this information is readily available on the college’s website. Or call the general office of undergraduate admissions.

  • DON’T recite your GPA and standardized test scores in your essay.
    Your essay is a chance to let admissions officers get to know you apart from the other portions of your application. Write about your experiences and how they have shaped you into who you are. Don’t get caught up in WHAT you do, but explain HOW you do it and how it has shaped you into your unique self.

  • DON’T be afraid to call a school’s financial aid office and ask questions.
    Many times students become nervous when talking about finances and worry that a school will rescind their admission if they ask for more money. Remember, admissions officers and financial aid advisors are people too. They want to help you. (Just be polite!)

  • DON’T let mom and dad call admissions officers and ask questions for you. Every phone call is a chance to make an impression. If a college believes you are not independent enough to speak for yourself, you are sending a message that you may not be ready for college!

  • DON’T badmouth your high school, teachers, students or other colleges to an admissions rep. Just don’t do it.

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