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Even if you’re the first person in your family to go to college, you don’t have to do it alone. Plenty of people in your school and community are able and eager to give you advice, share their experiences, and point you to resources. All you have to do is ask.
- Your family. Maybe they didn’t go to college themselves, but family members can be powerful advocates at your school and elsewhere. What you can say: I have decided that I’m going to go to college. How can you help me make that happen?
- Your school counselors. It’s your counselor’s job to help you make the choice that’s best for you. What you can say: I intend to go to college. Please help me make and follow a plan that will help me achieve my goals.
- College access providers (CAPs). DC has lots of private, nonprofit organizations dedicated to helping you realize your dream. Learn which CAPs can help you. What you can say: What information and resources are available to help me make the best college and career choice for me?
- Your teachers and coaches. They’ve all been to college, and they have experiences and insight to share. What you can say: How can you help me gain the knowledge and skills I need to succeed at the college of my choice?
- Employers and mentors. If you have a part-time job or an internship, chances are you’ll find people there who are college graduates. What you can say: How did you choose your college and your career? What real-world advice can you give me if I want to follow a similar path?
- Your school’s alumni. Ask your high school counselor or teacher for the names of some recent grads with similar interests to yours who have gone to college. What you can say: What was the best piece of advice you received in high school? What do you wish you had done differently?
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