Inspiring Conversations with First-Gen Educators
FirstGen FM is the podcast connecting educators who work with first-generation college and college-bound students to create a web of advocates for student success.
I’m your host, Jen Schoen. Welcome!
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Podcast
This weekly podcast is about you, the high school and college educators helping students get to and succeed in college. If you’d like to share your knowledge and experitse and be on the podcast, click the “Be A Guest” button below.
Speaking
I am a speaker and workshop presenter for educators, college-bound high school students, and families who want information about the college admissions process and preparing their students for college success. If you need a presenter for 6th-12th graders, a teacher in-service program, or a PTSO meetings, I would love to talk with you.
“This was the most helpful college chat I’ve been on. Thank you so very much and I’ll see you on another webinar. I feel empowered now.”
- Beth S, Parent, on the Mastering the Common Application webinar.
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The Secret Formula for Supplemental Essays
Highly selective colleges ask often ask applicants to complete additional (supplemental) essays as part of their college application. Admissions counselors are looking for some very specific information when they read those essays. We are here to guide you and your student through these essays!
In this webinar, we’ll share
What these essays are and why they are used.
How to prepare and do the research before answering the prompts.
Why these essays are not the time to be creative.
How to get your main points across so admissions readers know your student is a good fit for their campus.
We look forward to seeing you (and your student) this Thursday at 7pm.
Register below.
Recordings will be made available to all registrants.
September 29 at 7pm EST
Show Them The Money
Are you looking to help your students find more funding for college?
"Find Scholarships Fast" provides 9 actionable strategies to find scholarships quickly in a downloadable ebook.
It includes 9 steps and a listing with URLs of many scholarships for first-gen, BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, and all students.