Author - Samantha Schulte
Get Inspired: Celebrating Artists for Asian Pacific Islander Desi American History Month
Get inspired by these artists for Asian Pacific Islander Desi American History Month!
College Application Diaries: Jessica’s Entry on the College Decision
Choosing where to go to college is a deeply personal decision, but there are factors that all students weigh in making it. We are thankful for Jessica for sharing her story!
Student Voices: A Conversation with Brooks for Asian Pacific Islander Desi American Heritage Month
To celebrate Asian Pacific Islander Desi American Heritage Month, we spoke with Brooks, a Chinese American high school senior from Texas.
Six Testing Tips to Ace your AP Exams
AP Exams are officially underway. Here are six testing tips to help you prepare for your tests and do your very best.
College Application Diaries: Jessica’s Entry on Paying for College
A student shares the story of her and her family’s approach to paying for college. We hope her experience will help you on your own journey.
College Application Diaries: Shalini’s Entry on Paying for College
Shalini shares the lessons she’s learned in figuring out how to pay for college, and tells the intentional approach she adopted to make college attainable.
How to Understand FAFSA with RaiseMe
From key dates and common vocabulary, to understanding college requirements, this guide explores the foundation to understanding the FAFSA with RaiseMe.
College Application Diaries: Shalini’s Entry on Finishing College Applications
Shalini’s story can help you understand what the college application process is truly like, and give you pointers for when you start your own college journey.
COVID-19 Updates: College Readiness and Admissions FAQs [UPDATING]
We've answered some of the most frequently asked questions about how the COVID-19 pandemic may be impacting college discovery and admissions.
-
Samantha Schulte
- 8 months ago
- 4 min read
College Application Diaries: Jessica’s Entry on Finishing College Applications
RaiseMe's new series, College Application Diaries, follows two students on their road to college. This first entry features Jessica, and reveals her experience filling out college applications.
Find and Maintain Good Mental Health During COVID-19
The coronavirus may be causing you to feel anxious. Consider these tips on how to maintain good mental health during this challenging time.
How to Explore Colleges Virtually
Use these resources to continue on your path to college and explore your college options virtually.
What are Micro-Scholarships?
Learn about micro-scholarships and how they can help you earn money for college.
How I Made it to College, with Salvador of Oakland, California
High school senior, Salvador, shares how he is making it to college as a first generation college student.
Five Ways to Find the Right Hobby For You
A student ambassador shares tips on how to find the extracurriculars that best suit you.
How To Understand Your PSAT Score
PSAT scores are in, and students are left wondering what their score signifies. Did I do well? How does my score compare to others? What do all these difference numbers and categories on my performance report mean...
How to Manage Stress in High School
A RaiseMe student ambassador shares how she combats stress in high school.
Why I am Thankful for School
RaiseMe student ambassador, Neha, shares some of the reasons why she is thankful for school.
Celebrating Native American Heritage Month, with Faith ‘Singing Snow Lily’ Johnson of New Jersey
In recognition of Native American Heritage Month, Faith ‘Singing Snow Lily’ reflects on the importance of the month and the challenges facing Native American students.
What It’s Like to Attend a Virtual School
Virtual school enrollment maintains its steady rise among K-12 students, and with it, the debate on its effectiveness for student success intensifies. At the end of the 2018 school year, 430,000 students were enrolled...
How to Get Started Building a Balanced College List
Learn how to build a balanced college list of safety, target, and reach schools when applying to college.
How to Conquer Your College Essay
Learn about the importance of the college essay and the tips you need to know to conquer writing one for college admissions.
Your FAFSA Checklist
The FAFSA enables students to qualify for financial aid for college. This article shows what documents you'll need to gather to fill out the form.
Understanding Micro-scholarship Earning Deadlines
An earning deadline is the day that your RaiseMe micro-scholarships earnings are locked and the colleges you follow get sent the relevant information.
Yes, the PSAT Matters; and Yes, We’ll Help You Master It
The ‘P’ in PSAT may stand for Preliminary, but you may associate it with panic. Most colleges and universities require students to take either the SAT or the ACT as part of the college admissions process. The PSAT is a solid option for giving it your best shot.
The Most Critical College Application Deadlines
There are no my dog ate my homework excuses or get out of jail free cards when it comes to the college application process. From the Common App to the SAT to the normal schoolwork you have your senior year, it is...
How I Made It To College with Gisselle of University of Chicago
From family encouragement to teacher support, this is my story of How I Made it to College.
How to Ask for a Letter of Recommendation
A student shares her tips on seeking out a letter of recommendation.
Guide to Letters of Recommendation for College
Find out what a letter of recommendation is, and how to ask someone to write one for you.
How to Balance School with Extracurriculars
High school student, Jessica Levy, shares how she strikes a balance between her priorities of school and extracurriculars.
The Best Extracurriculars for Getting into College
Extracurriculars can help colleges get to know the whole you, thereby helping you get into college! Here's how to find out which hobbies are right for you.
How Extracurriculars Help You Get into College
Learn how the hobbies that you love help you beyond bringing you joy, but also in impacting your chances of getting into college.
Creative Ways to Save for College, with Minkee of Mount San Antonio College
Minkee became the first in his family to earn his GE and attend college. Learn how he saved for, and got it into, college.
What Colleges Accept The Common App?
Find out what types of schools accept the Common Application, and what other alternative application systems you could consider when applying college.
When Should I Start the Common App?
Applying to college? Learn when to get begin the Common Application with four quick tips to get you started.
Guide to The Common Application
Learn about the Common App and how to apply to colleges with it.
How I Made It To College with Kollette of UT Austin
From child services to family reunification, Kollette shares her story of how she overcame and made it to college.
Bring Your RaiseMe Account With You to Community College
Community college bound? RaiseMe’s new Convert Account feature is waiting for you.
How I Made It To College: Carlos Lopez
Learn about Carlos Lopez's journey from incarceration to graduation in our inaugural installment of "How I Made It To College".
Creative Ways to Save for College: Abby, Palomar Community College ‘21
Getting into college, let alone affording college and succeeding when you’re there, is challenging. From a lack of knowledge about the college process and experience to financial needs, research shows that the adversity...
My Summer Reading List
Beyond college visits and volunteering, your summer break is in need of some TLC and relaxation. For many of us, nothing says downtime better than some solid “me” time with a book under the summer sun. Don’t know what...
4 Ways To Spend Your Summer Before College
Class of 2019, congratulations! While you deserve to celebrate and be celebrated, we recognize that with graduation behind you, the realization that high school is actually over may be a bit unsettling. Whether you’re...
7 Tips to Make the Most of Your High School Summer
Summer is here, and with it comes the sweet, sweet months of sleeping in, soaking in the sun, and logging long afternoons with friends. But relaxing and having fun are only part of what it takes to have your best summer...
Thank You, Teachers
Students aren’t the only ones deserving a break this summer. The early mornings setting up classrooms and late nights pouring over tests are over, and teachers finally have time to relax. As proud partners of educators...
Creative Ways to Save for College with Morgan, University of Tampa ‘23
For the next installment of our Creative Ways to Save for College Series, we head to Texas and Tampa with RaiseMe Ambassador, Morgan Maxwell. Morgan’s journey from high school in Houston to college in Tampa reveals just...
Student Stories: High School Graduation
Graduation weeks and commencement ceremonies are wrapping up around the country. What better way to celebrate this momentous time, than hearing from an actual student we’re commending? RaiseMe Ambassador...
12 Testing Tips for the End of the Year
It’s the end of the year. You’re feeling exhausted, itching for summer, and trying to stay focused. While it’s easy to let your thoughts drift to the summer break ahead, you know you have to bring your mind back to the...
Introducing the RaiseMe Summer Ambassadors
RaiseMe is proud to announce our Ambassador Class of Summer 2019! 115 Ambassadors were selected from a pool of applicants across the country to join our summer program. Each student demonstrated an embodiment of our...
Creative Ways to Save for College with Leanna, Wesleyan University ’24
As we grow up and dream about college, we think of independence, self-discovery, meeting new people and learning new things. We hear the stories from older friends or our family, and see college life in the movies and...
WATCH: High School Students Celebrate College Signing Day with Michelle Obama
It’s been over a week and we are still smiling. On May 1st, RaiseMe had the opportunity of joining Michelle Obama, Usher, John Legend, and many other celebrities at College Signing Day at UCLA’s Pauley Pavilion, where...
Back to the Basics: Budgeting Edition
At RaiseMe, we are committed to helping students realize their goals in college and beyond. Money — where we get it, what we think about it, and how we manage it — is one of the foundational pillars to get you there...