Introducing: Destination Uplift!
College selection criteria and experiences
Transitioning from high school to college
Strategies for social life and extracurricular involvement
Balancing academics with social commitments
Benefits of large vs. small universities
Importance of communication with professors
Managing credit hours and scheduling
Full Document Analysis
Notable Quotes (4)
Apply for the scholarships that pop up in the common app. Sometimes they'll pop up as a little extra essay.
If you're not going to be at your actual house, you probably want to find somewhere that feels like a home away from home.
When you're choosing your college, really make sure that you're looking at the career readiness aspect.
Professors won't baby you. So unless you let them know what's going on, they're not going to necessarily ask you for an assignment.
People (8)
Eric SaltCollege StudentAttends Georgia Tech, Midtown Atlanta; emphasizes career path and large school opportunities.
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Attends Georgia Tech, Midtown Atlanta; emphasizes career path and large school opportunities.
“There's a lot of different things that people look for... people prioritize them differently and all of that's great.”
Discussing how students weigh college selection factors.
AmudsonCollege StudentAttends Carlton, a small liberal arts college; focuses on general world learning.
Attends Carlton, a small liberal arts college; focuses on general world learning.
Megan WeekesCollege StudentPre-med psych student at University of Kansas; took 17 credit hours while involved in a sorority.
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Pre-med psych student at University of Kansas; took 17 credit hours while involved in a sorority.
“The more that you get involved the more you build your schedule.”
On balancing academic rigor with Greek life and pre-med commitments.
Sonia HendricksonCollege StudentAttends University of Missouri (Mizzou); double majoring in elementary ed and Spanish.
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Attends University of Missouri (Mizzou); double majoring in elementary ed and Spanish.
“I don't think you're ever going to know if you made the right choice until you're there.”
Advice on the uncertainty of college selection.
Francisco MorenoCollege StudentAttends The Ohio State University; suggests applying for scholarship essays via Common App.
Attends The Ohio State University; suggests applying for scholarship essays via Common App.
Shaniah GibsonCollege StudentAttends University of St. Thomas (Dudorie Family College branch); emphasizes finding a 'home away from home'.
Attends University of St. Thomas (Dudorie Family College branch); emphasizes finding a 'home away from home'.
Amelia SassinfarCollege StudentAttends UW-Madison; highlights balancing academics with a strong social life and city location.
Attends UW-Madison; highlights balancing academics with a strong social life and city location.
OliviaCollege StudentAttends Carlson School of Management, University of Minnesota; emphasizes career readiness.
Attends Carlson School of Management, University of Minnesota; emphasizes career readiness.
Places Mentioned
Events & Meetings (1)
- Class of 2025 College Experience Panel