College Solutions: Day One

This is the first in our series on College Barriers and Solutions.  Groups created these last week and we're posting them this week.

Donovan's Group

Barrier #1: Students don't money for college.

-They can get summer jobs

-They can have car washes or do fundraisers
-They can earn scholarships by having good grades, community service and school involvement

Barrier #2: Students have a low GPA
-Start to pay attention in class
-Finish all of our homework before moving onto fun activities
-Ask for help in maintaining study habits

Barrier #3: Students are concerned about getting accepted
-Be in your top 25% of your class (see above)
-Get a high GPA 
-Earn scholarships

Barrier #4: Students are in need of scholarships
- Get really involved sports, even if you are not the best.  Do summer camps and improve.
- Take academics seriously
- Learn the art of financial planning

Barrier #5: Students fail to meet with their counselors
- Be assertive and talk to your high school counselors
- Make them remember you by being visible and by asking intelligent questions
- Stick out to them in all four years and be honest about needing help