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Discover the people, experiences, and ideas that shape our community through the Thrive Voices Blog! From Scholar success stories and college advice to career insights and post-grad pathways, Thrive Voices offers a closer look at the journeys, challenges, and achievements that define our mission.
Whether you’re a prospective Scholar, counselor, partner, or donor, you’ll find stories that inform, inspire, and celebrate what’s possible when opportunity meets potential.
3 Myths About the College Admission Process
There’s a lot of uncertainty around the college admission process, and much of it comes from a few myths that won’t go away. Understanding that these really are myths will hopefully help you go into the admission process with confidence and hope. Myth #1: You have no control in the college admission process. The college… Continue reading Thrive Voices
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3 Myths About the College Admission Process
There’s a lot of uncertainty around the college admission process, and much of it comes from a few myths that won’t go away. Understanding that these really are myths will hopefully help you go into the admission process with confidence and hope. Myth #1: You have no control in the college admission process. The college… Continue reading 3 Myths About the College Admission Process
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Writing A Personal Statement That Reflects Your Story
The college application personal statement is often viewed as one of the most daunting, time consuming, and difficult parts of the application process; but it doesn’t have to be. In fact, your personal statement is one of the few pieces of the application that is entirely within your control, and that should be exciting. As… Continue reading Writing A Personal Statement That Reflects Your Story
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Why Thrive Scholars?
A Scholar’s Perspective Are you a high school junior planning your future but unsure of where to start? For some high-achieving students from low-income backgrounds, the road to college and into their early career may seem daunting. Without proper advising and support, a promising young student may become overwhelmed by the process. Here are 3… Continue reading Why Thrive Scholars?