We’re half way through summer—college applications will be due before you know it! Start prepping now, if you haven’t already. Follow this monthly breakdown to stay on top of the process.
Pre-College Tips
Nailing Your College Transition
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.
What Happens Now? Making the BIG College Decision
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.
Get FREE Money For College: A Guide to Scholarships
Stephanie Palafox went to Reality Changers from 8th-12th grade while she attended Mira Mesa High School. She graduated from Reality Changers in 2014, and graduated with a degree in Psychology and Social Behavior from UC Irvine in June 2020.
Scholarships 101
“Apply for scholarships. Every year, there is FREE MONEY for college available.” You’ve probably heard this from your teachers, counselors, classmates, friends, and family members. But do you know where to look for scholarships? “Google” is not the answer. Not everything you read online is valid or credible. With so
Financial Aid: FAFSA & Dream Act Application
Happy October! Although some people celebrate this month as the start of fall, pumpkin spice season, or the only month eating candy corn for breakfast is appropriate, those here at College Apps Academy know October is Financial Aid Month! Afterall, October 1 is the day that the financial aid applications,
7 Tips for High School Students Preparing for College
College preparation: two of the scariest words in the English language. But they don’t have to be. Like everything else, even the most daunting challenges are much more doable with a solid plan in place. Because we’ve helped hundreds of students in the San Diego learn how to prepare for
College Readiness: The Importance of Preparing For College While in High School
Reality Changers has a history of helping underserved San Diego-area youth realize their college dreams. But much of our success would be impossible without our targeted initiatives and programs that help students with their college preparation. You must make sure you are making the right decision regarding your future, financially