David Zack, Author at Reality Changers

Laura, Reality Changers Class of 2014

Alumni Network, College Apps Academy, Our Graduates / By David Zack

“Reality Changers supported me throughout my senior year in high school to now. The organization’s resources and staff have been the reason I was able to graduate from college and continue on route to participating in post-graduate programs and even a master’s degree. I attribute my success in college to this amazing organization and its staff.”

Today, Laura works in Social Media Marketing and Communications for Ana Luisa Guluarte Castro, a political candidate in La Paz, Baja California Sur, Mexico. She continues to stay engaged with the Reality Changers Alumni Network and access Alumni Network resources.

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Dilshod, Reality Changers Class of 2015

College Apps Academy, College Town, Our Graduates / By David Zack

Dilshod moved to the United States from Russia in 2009 and joined Reality Changers in 2010. At the time, he was facing academic challenges because he was not fluent in English and learning to navigate the American education system.

As part of Reality Changers, Dilshod participated in tutoring, leadership development, public speaking, and career readiness programming. He found a welcoming family with the Reality Changers staff, volunteers, and peer community.

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Meet Linjie, Future UCI Alumnus!

College Apps Academy, Our Students / By David Zack

Reality Changers was there since Day 1 when I started to apply for college. I honestly don’t know if I would have made it this far without Reality Changers, especially when learning was all online. I was clueless and lost with no hope, thankfully my College Apps Academy Instructor was by my side and helped me through the college process. I was able to submit my University of California (UC) and California State University (CSU) applications, Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), Personal Insight Questions (PIQs), scholarships, and so much more without any obstacles and I got into my reach schools because of Reality Changers!

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Nailing Your College Transition

Advice, College Apps Academy, Pre-College Tips / By David Zack

Congratulations! You have graduated from high school and will start attending college in the Fall. Before you begin taking courses at your dream university, we want to provide you with five helpful tips to make your college transition smooth and easy.

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Meet Terrick, Future SDSU Alumnus!

College Apps Academy, Our Students / By David Zack

Reality Changers has supported, guided, and stuck with me throughout my journey as a senior overall! I love how open and caring the program is to it’s students. I have gained a ton of knowledge about university and college alternatives. I never knew much detail about college until I joined Reality Changers! Truthfully, this program reaches out to those who needs the assistance the most (from my point of view) also!

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The 8th Grade Achievement Mentor Program

8th Grade Programs, College Town, Our Students / By David Zack

When factoring in all of the details involved in selecting a college, many students don’t know where to begin. Although selecting a college where you will spend the next 4-5 years of your life can be challenging, knowing yourself and what you value most makes the selection process much easier. We encourage you to reflect and select a school based on the factors that are most important to you. Below is a list of four factors that you should consider when choosing the right college.

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Volunteer Spotlight: Donna Dunagan

College Town, Our Volunteers / By David Zack

Q: If you could encourage someone else to volunteer at our organization, what would you say?
A: I would say everyone needs to volunteer at Reality Changers because the community you find there is unmatched. You meet so many phenomenal individuals that are driven to truly make the world a better place.

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Welcome, Nick!

Staff and Board / By David Zack

We are grateful to add a new Board Member to our Reality Changers Family. Our Reality Changers family continues to grow! This week we are excited to welcome two new board members–Nick Moran and Channing Hamlet–to the Reality Changers Board. Today, we meet Nick , Director of Electric Engineering at San Diego Gas and Electric.

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Ways to Support a Cause you Care About

Fundraising, Get Involved / By David Zack

Many people believe help for nonprofit organizations must come in the form of monetary donations. While financial support is great, that’s far from the only way you can help out! Whether you’re an individual or part of a larger organization, you have the power to significantly contribute to the goals and progress of your favorite nonprofit.

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Volunteer Spotlight: Marissa Dzotsi

College Town, Our Volunteers / By David Zack

Q: If you could encourage someone else to volunteer at our organization, what would you say?
A: I would say everyone needs to volunteer at Reality Changers because the community you find there is unmatched. You meet so many phenomenal individuals that are driven to truly make the world a better place.

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Welcome, Channing!

Staff and Board / By David Zack

We are grateful to add a new Board Member to our Reality Changers Family. Our Reality Changers family continues to grow! This week we are excited to welcome two new board members–Nick Moran and Channing Hamlet–to the Reality Changers team. Today, we meet Channing, Managing Director of Investment Banking & Valuation at Objective Capital Partners,

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Parent Spotlight: Juana Alcazar

College Town, Our Families / By David Zack

Through Reality Changers there is so much help and motivation. They truly make a change for families that have never been through the process of applying for college and give so much hope for us and our students. I am sure our students will return all the help they are receiving today once they have their careers in the future.

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