Learn more about the latest events happening in our program, the impact our students are making in their communities, the achievements of our 4S scholars as well as mentors, and so much more!
“The fact that I was working with people my age who just recently went through the college application process made me feel supported and understood. 4SED has an amazing student network, meaning that many of them understand the difficulties during the college application process.”
Read MoreIt's Giving Tuesday!
Read MoreI expected that I would get an amazing liberal arts college education. Small class sizes and to be kept busy. a Psychological Science/Sociology Major and a Biology minor, an athlete on the Rowing team, captain, and athletic study mentor.
Read MoreHappy Thanksgiving!
Read MoreFor many people, it’s often hard to travel. With work, school, and other social responsibilities, traveling for a long period of time doesn’t seem possible. However, as a student it is doable through study abroad. If you want to travel, I am here to talk to you about options that you have to travel through studying abroad.
Read MoreFor today’s #MentorMonday, we will be featuring one of our newest 4SEDmentors. Meet Aghigh Banitaba! We asked her some questions. You could get to know more about Aghigh below:
Read MoreHappy National Recycling Day! Did you know that there are more than 2,633 landfills in the United States? Every year, we send tons of waste to landfills without knowing our actions' impact.
Read MoreFor today’s #MentorMonday, we’re spotlighting Julie Park, a dedicated mentor and also the Executive Director of 4S!
Read MoreYour decision could make a big change, but don’t worry! As you keep reading, here are FIVE things to consider when choosing the best campus culture for you:
Read Moreinsight from Mr. Jeffrey Marrah, a History Teacher at Downtown Magnets High School. Aside from teaching, Mr. Marrah loves going out. He would rather “choose outdoors anything with family and friends over indoors everything.”
Read MoreToday’s student spotlight is on Kylie Louie, a senior at Downtown Magnets High School. Kylie’s favorite academic interests are psychology, biochemistry, and health. She hopes to be a Biology major next Fall,
Read MoreThat’s right! Spring forward, Fall back. It’s the end of Daylight Savings! But do we know why we can’t just stick to the time we have right now?
Read MoreThe college application fee adds up, and that’s why you should apply to get your college application fees waived. Don't let the financial burden keep you from achieving all you are capable of achieving. The National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC) can waive your college application fee.
Read MoreThe month of November is the time to celebrate the rich and diverse cultures, traditions and history of the Native American people.
Read MoreTo all the incoming juniors, as the summer is starting to wind it is time to begin planning for the incoming school year starting with the SAT.
Read MoreFor today’s #FollowFriday, we’re featuring, Heart of Los Angeles (HOLA), a nonprofit organization that provides various programs and resources to students and youth who are in need.
Read MoreVarious research groups have been studying the long term effects of COVID-19. Today, we’ll look at a graph analyzing the impact of the virus on college students' mental health.
Read MoreWas Valentine’s Day the last time you expressed your love to others? In today’s world with many unexpected and unknown mix of events, there’s always space for love and kindness. And today is a reminder of that. July 27 is National Love is Kind Day.
Read MoreRebecca has recently graduated from Alhambra High School and was part of our 2021-2022 Cohort! We asked her some questions. You could get to know more about Rebecca below:
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