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March is here and you maybe ready to rest. You are ready to store your laptop out of your sight, you are ready to stop filling out applications, you are ready for homework to end and you are ready to cross the stage. However, do not give up on yourself. You are almost at the end of the finish line. Remember your goals, your why, your what and keep pushing yourself. A break is necessary but do not give up on yourself. We are rooting for you. Finish off strong.

Are you or your parents stressed about how to pay for college? Here is a list of scholarships that most seniors won't think to apply for. These scholarships can be yours if you apply.

1. Kenneth W. Freeman Scholarship

2. APCA AT&T Scholarship

3. Coca Cola Scholarship

4. Charles R. Drew Memorial Scholarship

5. KAOEF Scholarships

45 Historically Black Colleges and University (HBCU) admission professionals will be accepting high school junior and senior students on the spot. Please bring your official transcript, completed application and SAT/ACT test scores to be eligible for scholarship offers. Locations participating will be listed below with date and time.

• Come dressed to impress in business casual.

• All attendees must register in advance to receive their barcode to bring for admittance.

• https://www.hbcu-cfnj.com/

HBCU College Fair November 15 - 21, 2025

New York

1. What is the tuition for in state and out of state students?

2. What is the graduation rate?

3. What is the typical class/lecture hall size?

4. Are their study abroad opportunities available?

5. How accessible are professors? Are there office hours?

6. How consistent are the academic counselors?

As the new school year starts, think about your goals. Think about what you want to and will accomplish. Write out your plans and how you will achieve them. Seek out resources and take action so you are working towards them.

While school is out, take this time to work on preparing for senior year. Look into volunteering with your local hospital, fire department, church, business establishment and make connections. Update or create a resume that describes all of your skills and hard work while being in high school. Your resume needs to reflect what you have achieved and accomplished. Looking at your resume may also give you an idea of what you want to study in college.

If you are indecisive, that is fine because this is the time for you to look at different majors and research the career you find interest in. Make the most of summer break by keeping yourself occupied with a checklist to prepare for a challenging but rewarding year. Take your breaks but also try to achieve tasks for the day.

In June, this is the time to contact those you are interested in writing you a letter of recommendation. This is also the time to schedule college tours/visits. It is important to seek a personal tour of the school and see what the school has to offer. You want to ask all the questions you can so I heavily advise bringing a notebook to with questions. Some questions you can ask are ….

1. What is the school’s population?

2. What is the campus like during semester?

3. Are there clubs and organizations for freshmen to join?

4. How accessible are the professors and/or staff?

5. What are the dorms like? Can I have a tour inside of the dorms?

Look at where you are in life right now. Whether good or bad, give yourself the credit for pushing through. Keep going because once you reach the goal you are trying to obtain, you’ll be proud of yourself that you kept going. Keep pushing, keep thriving.

Mentees, how are you doing? Are you doing okay? Are you nervous to graduate? What are some questions you have that you would like for someone to answer?

Parents/legal guardians, how are you doing? Are you nervous for your teenager to graduate? What is some advice you would like from another parent/legal guardian who has been in your footsteps?