“As a Black female who still has so much to learn about the world, I will use college as a way to not only educate myself but to someday be able to educate other people.”
Year Two:
Senior Year of High School
High school seniors apply for and enroll in their best-fit college. Their Program Director supports them through tactical steps, including applications and financial aid, while also honing non-cognitive skills and Leadership Principles that will prepare them for the year ahead.
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Goal One
Apply to at least seven best-fit colleges
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Goal Two
Continue to strengthen and put into practice noncognitive skills and OneGoal Leadership Principles
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Goal Three
Enroll in a best-fit college
Year Two Lessons Include
- Application progress checks
- Race, class, and college
- Enrollment checklist
- High school vs. college academics
- Getting involved on campus
- Financial aid: FAFSA, verification, aid award comparisons, roleplay scenarios
Year Two Fellows Reflect
Linda Mkapa
Mary Morel
“I realized that I needed to turn things around when I joined OneGoal and learned how large the gap was in college graduation between high-income and low-income communities. It suddenly dawned on me that in feeling apathetic about my education, I was being a participant in my own oppression.”
Taiya James
“What I’m excited about right now is just getting to college. I recently went on a college tour and just being on campus, it finally hit me that this is real. I’m going to be here soon.”
