April is when we hold our annual MEDucation Day Saturday Summit for the Charlotte and Winston-Salem cohorts. Learn more about the Summit from the perspective of a current LAUNCH Scholar. Aleah, College LAUNCH for Leadership Scholar Hello! My name is Aleah […]
Tips for Creating a Strong Application “What do they want me to say?” “How long does my essay need to be?” “Does anyone even read over all of this information?” These are some of the questions that you may be asking yourself […]
Tips for Spending (& Saving) Money in College It is not a secret that the “broke college student” stereotype rings true for a good number of students across the country. Whether your money is coming from a part-time job, scholarships, loans or your […]
The January Saturday Summit for the Charlotte and Winston-Salem cohorts focused on discovering career pathways students can take in the future, and their YPAR projects. Learn more about the Summit from the perspective of a current Scholar. Norris, College LAUNCH for […]
The December Saturday Summit for the Charlotte and Winston-Salem cohorts focused on choosing a college major and the criminal justice system . Learn more about the Summit from the perspective of a current Scholar. Hari, College LAUNCH for Leadership Scholar My […]
ACT & SAT Test Prep Tips: In the world of college application materials, standardized test scores are viewed differently by various universities. Many colleges and universities require that applicants include their standardized test scores with their application. On the other hand, a growing […]
The November Saturday Summit for the Charlotte and Winston-Salem cohorts focused on ACT Test Prep. Learn more about the Summit from the perspective of a current Scholar. Eric, College LAUNCH for Leadership Scholar The November Saturday Summit was filled with […]
Tips for Writing a Strong College Essay: While many high school students focus on their GPA and ACT/SAT score in order to make them a competitive applicant to colleges and universities, essays are an essential part of the application process that provide a […]
Choosing which college to attend is a big decision that can be overwhelming to many high school seniors. One way to help with this big decision is to be intentional about which colleges and universities you apply to. Your junior year of high school is […]
This past February, our Scholars and their families visited the Wake Forest University campus for one of our favorite Saturday Summits – Discover Wake Forest! While there, one of our Scholars, Gabriel, captured videos and pictures throughout the day to showcase the event. Check […]
