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Introducing: Destination Uplift!

Hopkins Public SchoolsThursday, January 8, 2026
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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

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Notable Quotes (4)

Apply for the scholarships that pop up in the common app. Sometimes they'll pop up as a little extra essay.

— Francisco Moreno
Financing EducationProviding financial advice for college applicants.

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.

— Shaniah Gibson
Campus CultureAdvice on choosing a campus environment.

When you're choosing your college, really make sure that you're looking at the career readiness aspect.

— Olivia
College SelectionAdvice on prioritizing college selection.

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.

— Megan Weekes
Academic ResponsibilityDescribing the transition of academic expectations.

People (8)

Eric SaltCollege Student

Attends Georgia Tech, Midtown Atlanta; emphasizes career path and large school opportunities.

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“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 Student

Attends Carlton, a small liberal arts college; focuses on general world learning.

Megan WeekesCollege Student

Pre-med psych student at University of Kansas; took 17 credit hours while involved in a sorority.

1 quote

“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 Student

Attends University of Missouri (Mizzou); double majoring in elementary ed and Spanish.

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“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 Student

Attends The Ohio State University; suggests applying for scholarship essays via Common App.

Shaniah GibsonCollege Student

Attends University of St. Thomas (Dudorie Family College branch); emphasizes finding a 'home away from home'.

Amelia SassinfarCollege Student

Attends UW-Madison; highlights balancing academics with a strong social life and city location.

OliviaCollege Student

Attends Carlson School of Management, University of Minnesota; emphasizes career readiness.

Places Mentioned

Georgia Tech (Midtown Atlanta)Carlton CollegeUniversity of Kansas (KU)University of Missouri (Mizzou)The Ohio State UniversityUniversity of St. ThomasUW-MadisonCarlson School of Management (University of Minnesota)Minnetonka High School

Events & Meetings (1)

  • Class of 2025 College Experience Panel
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