COLLEGE READINESS

HELPING FELLOWS MEET THEIR GOALS!
The College Readiness component of GSF provides Fellows with first-hand information about every aspect of college life by focusing on six specific elements.

ONE
COLLEGE EXPERIENCE
Fellows are introduced to every aspect of the college experience from eating cafeteria food to paying for college.

FOUR
MAJORS, CAREERS & PASSIONS
Fellows explore college majors and career options by first identifying their passions and skills.

TWO
FINANCIAL AID
Fellows learn about FASFA, student loans, scholarships, grants, and work study.

FIVE
PLANNING
Fellows make a personal plan for attending and graduating from college.

THREE
STANDARDIZED TESTS
Fellows participate in standardize test preparation and test strategy.

SIX
COLLEGE APPLICATION & PERSONAL ESSAY
Fellows receive valuable one-on-one help writing and editing their college application and personal essay.

COLLEGES VISITED BY GSF FELLOWS

GSF scholars visit colleges and universities—providing a wide range of opportunities for the scholars to consider. GSF Scholars have visited the following colleges and universities:

AMERICAN UNIVERSITY
BOWIE STATE UNIVERSITY
BROWN UNIVERSITY
CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY
COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY
CORNELL UNIVERSITY
DARTMOUTH UNIVERSITY

GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY
GEORGE MASON UNIVERSITY
GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY
HARVARD UNIVERSITY
HOWARD UNIVERSITY
MORGAN STATE UNIVERSITY
PRINCETON UNIVERSITY

TRINITY UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY of DISTRICT of COLUMBIA
UNIVERSITY of MARYLAND
UNIVERSITY of PENNSYLVANIA
YALE UNIVERSITY