Searching and applying for grants and scholarships is an ongoing process. It is much like being a detective. To seek out the right grants and scholarships, students generally need to: Choose the right scholarships to apply for (some require good academics…
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At ForwarDirections, we are proud to share that Carole has been name a "Rising Star" by the University of California, Riverside Extension Professional Studies Department. She spent a year and a half completing a college and career counseling certificate through…
We recommend that all families fill out the FAFSA for students who will be attending a 4-year college or university. Beginning in 2016, the FAFSA window opened in October. The sooner you fill out the FAFSA, the better! Here is a…
Should you take the SAT or the ACT or should you take both? Most college admissions experts recommend that you take both tests. Some students find they do better on one test than the other. Most students take one of…
Recently, our college student network asked the question, “When is the right time to purchase textbooks?” The quick answer to that question is, “as early as possible! And be strategic to save yourself time and money!” Here are…
The annual Wharf-to-Wharf Run takes place in Santa Cruz, Ca on the fourth Sunday in July and this week is no exception. This is the 44th year the race has taken place. I’m proud to say that members of my…
Students attending college have a unique opportunity to build their credit early on. Most enter college with a "blank slate" with neither a positive nor negative credit rating. In fact each person starts with no credit score and must make…
“What do you want to be when you grow up?” This is the question many adults ask young people of all ages. Simply asking this question and other questions like it are ways to help students to start thinking about and planning…
Please do share our June newsletter with others! Planning to go to college starting Fall 2017? This summer is a great time to set up your college application accounts and explore what each one requires. Here are links to the…