Thrive Voices.
Stories that inspire.
Insights that matter.
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.
Advice from an Admissions Director: How to Make the Most of College Fairs
Going to a college fair and not sure where to start? Not sure what you should ask? Importantly, there’s no “right” way to approach college fairs. This is a time for you to learn more about various colleges, gain insight from college representatives, and have fun thinking about where you might go to college!
Hear the voices of the people behind Thrive
Scholar stories, college and career advice, partner spotlights, alumni journeys, and the voices of the wider Thrive community.
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Day on the Job: Where Thrive Scholars Meet Their Futures
Learn how, in a single morning or afternoon, Scholars step inside a leading company, meet the people who work there, and leave with a much sharper picture of what their futures could hold.
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Advice from an Admissions Director: How to Make the Most of College Fairs
Going to a college fair and not sure where to start? Not sure what you should ask? Importantly, there’s no “right” way to approach college fairs. This is a time for you to learn more about various colleges, gain insight from college representatives, and have fun thinking about where you might go to college!
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Day in My Life as a Thrive Scholar at Harvey Mudd College
Hear about a typical day on campus for a Thrive Scholar at Harvey Mudd College.
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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.
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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.
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Why Thrive Scholars?
Hear from Thrive Scholar Alumna,Kamila Andujar Lora, about why she thinks Thrive is a smart choice for high-achieving juniors.
