College Application Month kicks off today

Today marks the start of Delaware College Application Month!

From now through November 20, 2015, all district and charter high schools will host their own College Application Week, during which schools will set aside time during the day for students to fill out and submit college applications, along with the help of local volunteers. The ultimate goal is to provide every student the opportunity to apply to college.

I’ve volunteered in schools during College Application Month for the past two years and I am excited to return for a third. Don’t worry if you’re no college admissions expert. I don’t profess to be one! To help you answer the technical questions, there are training materials available from The Institute for Public Administration at the University of Delaware and the Delaware Department of Education. Aside from that, the real benefit (for both students and volunteers) comes from the one-on-one conversations. My favorite thing about being a College Application Month volunteer is getting to connect with students over their interests, learn about their future aspirations, and share my experiences as a college graduate.

If you’re interested in volunteering you can learn more and sign up here on the Delaware Goes to College website. From personal experience, I know this is a great way to get involved with and learn more about the work underway in our state’s high schools.

And on the topic of college access, the “ultimate guide to scholarships for Delaware students” has arrived. The Delaware Higher Education Office recently published the 2015-16 edition of the Delaware Scholarship Compendium: A Guide for College-Bound Students. This is a great resource to pass along to any high schoolers in your life. Make sure to watch the video below for more information.