I'm poor can I go to college

carachel2
Mon, 02 Nov 2015 01:52:22 +0000

Yes there is absolutely a way for you to go to college! You are female; minority; first gen college and with low income and you play a sport that could possibly be your ticket at least for a partial or full-scholarship. Have you arranged a meeting with your school guidance counselor? Have you had a serious meeting with your softball coach? You need to get both of them on board with your plan to go to college. Having them on your side, putting you out there as a recruit, etc. is your very first step.

You sound like an awesome kid! You have struggled with a lot and have pulled through and you are making a plan for the future. Start with some small goals:

1. Make it a plan THIS week to meet with your guidance counselor. Talk about college, career paths, etc. Your first mid-range goal should be plan on taking the SAT or the ACT. I'm thinking you will qualify for a waiver for the registration fee.

2. Next week = meet with the softball coach. Let both of them know how hungry you are and what your goals are for college. There are MANY MANY good schools in Texas that are smaller and not on everyone's radar that will offer you a great ride. West Texas A&M; UNT, UT Tyler, etc. are all smaller schools that will STILL get you where you need to be. SFA is a great school. Do you live near there? What makes you focused on attending there?

Keep on thinking forward and keep planning! (can you tell I’m the daughter of a single mom??? I will be rooting you on!)