Tag - Community College Students
New York Community College Students Gain Early Access To Transfer Scholarships on RaiseMe
New transfer success initiative will reward students with financial aid awards for strong academic performance, and on-time degree completion from The College of Saint Rose, Concordia College New York, Rensselaer...
Cecilia Xia
Nervous About Fall? 4 Tips for Community College Students
A few pieces of advice from RaiseMe's Community College Partnerships Lead, Dr. Tara Zirkel, about starting off your fall semester the right way.
Tara Zirkel
You Can Handle This: Tools and Tips for Online Learning
It’s been an interesting few days, and we know that you might have more questions than answers. We are going to be here right alongside you with resources, tips, and virtual high fives. When RaiseMe recently surveyed...
You’ve Been Accepted as a Transfer Student — Now What?
Follow these 8 steps to ensure you're taking the right actions upon getting admitted to your colleges of choice.
Jaymee Griffin
How to Fall in Love with Your Future Transfer School
If you’re a two-year college student, did you know that 4-year colleges are eagerly waiting to commit to helping you further your education? There are so many schools to choose from – how can you possibly...
What Is RaiseMe for Community College Students?
Here's how to get your community college students on a successful path to Associate's degree completion and transfer to a four-year college with RaiseMe.
Final Exam Fortitude: Why Those Final Grades Matter
The only thing standing between you and some well-deserved down time are your final exams and end of the semester projects. Here's why they can help.
RaiseMe Transfer Stories: Frank Castro Summerlin, District Partner Manager
Frank shares his own experience navigating the journey in transferring to a four-year institution from a community college. Read on below to learn more about his story.
How to Ask for a Letter of Recommendation
A student shares her tips on seeking out a letter of recommendation.
Samantha Schulte
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.
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.
Community College Students: 5 Tips for Back-to-School
Community college students, welcome back to school! Here are 5 tips to get you started on the right foot.
Jenna Fowler
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".
The Transfer Guide To Finals
We know the end of the semester can be hard, especially if this is your first time in college. Getting prepped now is the best way to make sure that you are ready for finals, because the grades you earn now have an...
Transfer Survival Checklist For Community College Students
In recognition of National Transfer Student Week, we’ve compiled a few tips to set you up for maximum success in transferring to your dream four-year college.