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Empowering First-Generation Students to Succeed Through Mentorship

Read in Spanish | Read in Vietnamese Cynthia Cruz-Bernardino graduates from Western Washington University in spring 2021. She wants to support high school and college students in envisioning and pursuing their own success.  Who I...

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Why WA high school students are inspired to pursue STEM

From nursing and computer science to human centered design and aerospace engineering, high school students in Washington are excited to pursue degrees in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) fields this fall. On April 29,...

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Supporting students and families in North Central WA

As Waterville High School senior Adrian looks to the future, he has big plans beyond graduation. He has his eyes set on college, and a degree in international business or international relations. Like many students...

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How Everett counselors support students’ goals remotely

At Everett High School, the High School and Beyond Planning (HSBP) process isn’t just a task that gets checked off a list. It’s a way for counselors and teachers to have meaningful conversations with students...

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Financial Aid Advising Days: New opportunity to support students’ post-high school goals

Navigating financial aid for education or training after high school can seem complicated and overwhelming. But national research shows that 90% of students who complete a financial aid application attend college and that the main...

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