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!
There’s so much in life to be grateful and be happy about! In this blog post, I’ll be answering “What makes life beautiful?” I will also give a few advice on the steps an individual can take to make their life more beautiful as well as others lives.
Read MoreThe 4Sed has a mentorship program where we have college students and other knowledgeable adults mentor selected high school seniors in the college application process. These include helping them make a college list, editing their supplementals and PIQs, and more! We have a new cohort of talented and wise seniors every year and we hope to introduce them through our student spotlights.
Read MoreAre you a high school or college student and feeling like you need some guidance, whether it be in your academic or professional life? Then we suggest taking a look at Get Schooled!
Read MoreThe 4S Education Program serves as an opportunity to high school students that provides mentorship, scholarship and financial aid resources, guiding them from the moment they’re accepted into the program to their college commitment and more. This blog post will highlight the process every program participant goes through to get in.
Read MoreAs college decisions start to roll in, there may be concerns and questions that many students will ponder upon. Below are a few of the many questions they may have and some possible answers that will hopefully be helpful from my experiences:
Read MoreChat GPT is ruining our education system…or is it? John Villasenor wrote an article, How ChatGPT Can Improve Education, Not Threaten it, and he addressed his thoughts as a professor at UCLA.
Read MoreCongrats to Lindsey Lee for her early decision acceptance to the University of Pennsylvania, where she will be studying Nursing!
Read MoreFeeling tired or burnt out, but still feeling the pressures of staying productive? This blog post can help!
Read MoreWomen’s History Month occurs every year in March. Why do we celebrate and have a whole month dedicated to them annually?
Read MoreHere’s a studying technique I recently discovered that optimized my productivity and helped me realize when it’s time to take a break without feeling guilty: the Pomodoro Technique. Pomodoro means “tomato” in Italian, and essentially, this specific technique prevents you from procrastinating and builds up your focus with time-allotted breaks.
Read MoreCollege is quite costly and financial aid may not be enough to fund your college expenses so you should start applying for scholarships now! Here are some tips:
Read MoreThank you to our donors for their continuous support to our program and for our students!
Read MoreThis graph shows how many students get awarded aid. About 85% receive some form of financial aid that helps fund their college expenses! Many colleges will require you to report your family's finances via the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) in order to qualify for some form of financial aid.
Read MoreFebruary is National Cancer Prevention Awareness Month: a month for awareness and taking action to reduce your chances of getting cancer.
Read MoreFor today’s #FollowFriday, we’re featuring, ThePlusMeProject, a nonprofit organization that empowers the voice and confidence in students through storytelling. They offer workshops, presentations, and other services for high school students and underserved communities.
Read More“If you don’t try things and take risks, you don’t really grow and figure out what you want.” These are wise words from a popular actress and celebrity that you may all know: Zendaya.
Read MoreFinished with your FAFSA and think you’re done? That may be true, but that might not be the case if you’re applying to private schools.
Read MoreA crucial element to the college application process, especially when applying for private schools on the CommonApp, is the letter of recommendation that you are sending to your schools.
Read MoreToday’s student spotlight is on Jennifer Wu, a senior at Downtown Magnets High School. During her free time, she loves to play video games and read fantasy novels. Her favorite food is sushi. Right now, she intends to study Business for college, but that may change because she also likes Math and English as well.
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