Episode 1: Shabeha and Augustine on growing up First Gen, from Atlanta to GW and BU

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Shownotes:

• Who is a first-gen college student? A first-generation college student comes from a family where neither one of their parents have a bachelor’s degree.
• Athena Center Scholars Program
• Barnard College
• Boston University
• George Washington University - Elliot School of International Affairs
• Univision Atlanta Mini Documentary Commercials 
• Stanford Summer Programs
• Davidson College
• Emory University
• Rutgers University
• Columbia University 
• Posse Foundation Scholarship
• What is early decision? Early decision is a common admissions policy. Students apply in the Fall of their senior year to a college and if accepted they agree to enroll. 
• QuestBridge
• What are Ivy League schools? The Ivy League Schools are some of the most selective colleges in the U.S. They are rigorous in academics and highly competitive. They include Harvard, Princeton, Yale, Columbia, in others.  
• What are the Liberal Arts? A liberal arts education is interdisciplinary and consists of the natural sciences, social sciences, arts, and humanities. 
• UGA
• Personal Statement and Supplemental Essays
• The Common App - College application that allows you to apply to over 700 private and public universities with one application. Note some colleges may require additional supplemental essays.  
• University of Chicago
• College Fly-In Programs