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How to Help Students Beat College and Scholarship Application Anxiety

December 5, 2022 By Zavia Jarrett

Most students find the college application process rightfully overwhelming and intimidating. As for the scholarship application process, it should be widely recognized as the optimal step toward reducing the chances of student debt. Funding one’s education is vital at this time. For this reason alone, institutions and school leaders should confidently access the expertise of initiatives such as ScholarPrep Nation.

 

African-American students and their families deserve to be engaged and made aware of all the demands and opportunities that come along with college success. It’s only fair that inclusivity in education becomes one of the top priorities of school leaders nationwide. Financial aid is what any student needs. 

 

By demystifying the college and scholarship application processes, we could directly address the racial inequity in your school or community. In today’s article, we will offer you the tips and resources necessary to empower African-American students to go after their college dreams with total confidence! Read on and discover new ways of thinking!

Addressing College and Scholarship Application Anxiety

Perhaps the first and best step when it comes to helping Black youth move past their apprehensions is to intently address their concerns. The 2021 Report on the Condition of Education showcased that 29% of Black youth aged 25 to 29 held a bachelor’s degree or higher, compared to 45% of the white population. 

 

What is missing, you might ask? Engagement, empowerment, and the right to inclusivity in education. Our youth feels disadvantaged because most public schools in our country disregard their basic needs and concerns. The K-12 years must serve as preparation for college success. Otherwise, college and scholarship application anxiety will undoubtedly ensue.

 

A great college application form that stands out from the rest of the crowd requires consistent preparation. Extracurricular activities, community involvement, knowing how to write engaging essays, or being a young expert at financial literacy ━ these are all major components of college success that cannot occur overnight. 

 

Engaging African-American Students and Their Families During The K-12 Years

The formative years that comprise K-12 education are the perfect opportunity for introducing college awareness. High school counselors and the administration already have plenty to deal with. In fact, the average student-to-school-counselor ratio is 464 to 1. Instead, the ASCA recommends a ratio of 250 to 1. 

 

As we speak, schools are missing the bandwidth to provide the necessary support for individual student needs. Consequently, Black youth may fall off track and not receive the solutions they deserve. Instead of a reactive approach, we’re going to need one that is proactive and inclusive. 

 

The National Association for College Admission Counseling launched a step-by-step middle school curriculum that is meant to help young scholars become familiarized with concepts such as college awareness and planning. Yes, middle school is not too early for college readiness!

 

Exploring one’s options early on is the best way to take some pressure off the administration in the long run. As soon as the children are encouraged to seek their interests and career goals, they’ll have a much easier time filling out their college application forms as high schoolers. 

 

Family engagement activities are also an excellent way to bring parents and educators closer together during the K-12 years. This fruitful collaboration should be both culturally affirming and respectful. With time, parental engagement will not only pave the way to college success but will also dismantle centuries of racial inequity in schools!

 

Scholarship Application Requires an Expert College Access Program

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The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is a must-have in regard to the scholarship application. A common misunderstanding about the FAFSA is that it only helps young scholars apply for federal student loans. 

 

In truth, it connects them to advantageous grants and scholarships. Financial literacy should be an integral part of the high school curriculum. Factually, the scholarship search usually ends up being an extremely nerve-wracking process.

 

Fortunately, the ScholarPrep School Program was designed to empower African-American students while taking some of the pressure off high school counselors and the school administration. Engagement and empowerment must be expertly achieved, along with impressive results. 

 

Together, we can develop college and career plans for each of your students. Academic achievement doesn’t have to be a riddle waiting to be solved. Instead, it should be an entirely achievable goal. Let’s make college admission as straightforward and as inclusive as possible!

 

Reimagining Education With ScholarPrep Nation

Students of color deserve to be expertly guided throughout their academic journeys. For too long, they have been confronted with racial inequity. The time for inclusivity in education is now! With the expertise of ScholarPrep Nation, Black youth can finally take back its power!

 

Contact us now and find out how you can bring value to your school/community! We’d be more than happy to hear from you and offer you the expert assistance that your students of color wish to access!

Filed Under: Academic Excellence, Culture, ScholarPrep Nation

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