College Application and Decision FAQs
Applying to College How do I know what schools to apply to? This post has some resources to get you startedTalk to your counselor, teachers, friendsAsk us - we have Yleana alums at schools around the country who would be willing to answer any questions you have Do all schools have shadowing/fly-in programs? Not every … Continue reading College Application and Decision FAQs
How to: ask for letters of recommendation
Here are some tips to help you get the best recommendation letters you can! Choose people you have a good relationship with Tell them that you'd be honored if they could write a letter of recommendation for you Explain why you are asking that person specifically - what about the relationship you share is important … Continue reading How to: ask for letters of recommendation
Resources for Undocumented Students
Financial aid can be tricky for students who are undocumented. If you are undocumented, you cannot apply for the FAFSA but you can apply for the CSS profile. You may refer to the links below for helpful resources on schools to select, guides for applying to college, and scholarships for students who are undocumented. This … Continue reading Resources for Undocumented Students
Building your college list
It's easy to feel overwhelmed when trying to decide which colleges you want to apply to. Here are some things to think about as you make that decision.
Scholarships, financial aid, and other resources
Yleana has lots of resources available to help you think about and apply to scholarships. We know it can be overwhelming to sort through all of the informations and scholarship lists online, so we have put together spreadsheets with scholarships, colleges, and college programs that have a proven track record of helping students like Yleana's. … Continue reading Scholarships, financial aid, and other resources
Mentoring Checklist 2018-2019
Keep track of what you should be doing with your mentee each month with this list...