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English Class Essays vs. College Essays
English Class Essays vs. College Essays

While the task of writing an essay on Shakespeare’s Hamlet or an essay on why you want to attend X college may sound similar, in actuality, the two are entirely different. To help you understand the differences, here’s a quick infographic!

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Rebecca Wu, Sheena ValeroRebecca WuApril 2, 2022college essays, college admissions, college applications
Keep Working Towards Your Goal!
Keep Working Towards Your Goal!

Don’t wait for New Years to start your resolutions. There won’t be a “new you” after the New Year; however, that doesn’t mean you have to stay the same.

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Hayley Chang, Sheena ValeroHayley ChangMarch 30, 2022college advice, college goals, academic career
4S Sneak Peek: Next Month's Sports Feature!
4S Sneak Peek: Next Month's Sports Feature!

Look out next month for a feature on a day in the life of one of our 4S Student Athletes! Learn how college athletes balance their classes, working out, studying and finding time to rest.

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Hayley Chang, Sheena ValeroHayley ChangMarch 29, 2022sports, college athlete, student athlete, day in the life
4S Education Foundation Applications Open!
4S Education Foundation Applications Open!

Calling all incoming high school seniors! Apply now for our 2022-2023 college essay mentorship. Deadline for applications is May 15th!

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Hayley Chang, Sheena ValeroHayley ChangMarch 28, 2022college applications, college essay writing, college admissions, 4s applications
4S Student Spotlight: Jason, West High School
4S Student Spotlight: Jason, West High School

Read about our 4S 2022 Scholar, Jason Agus, and how the 4S Education Foundation program has made a difference in his college applications and college career.

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Hayley Chang, Sheena ValeroHayley ChangMarch 27, 2022Mentorship Program, college mentorship, college applications, college scholarships, college essay writing, college advice, student spotlight, high school students
Featured Podcast: NPR - Choosing a College Major
Featured Podcast: NPR - Choosing a College Major

With so many different choices, it can be difficult to choose which academic field you want to study. To help ease the process, we’re recommending an episode from NPR’s (National Public Radio) podcast.

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Rebecca Wu, Sheena ValeroRebecca WuMarch 26, 2022college admissions, college applications, podcast, college selection, personal statements
Career Spotlight: James Valero, Sr. Cloud Solutions Engineer
Career Spotlight: James Valero, Sr. Cloud Solutions Engineer

Do you like computers and coming up with solutions to problems? Then, you might be interested in a role as a Cloud Solutions Engineer.

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Sheena ValeroRebecca WuMarch 24, 2022college career, digital communications, content marketing, writing, ucla, creative writing, editing, college mentorship
4S Mentor Spotlight: Sophia Goldberg, Princeton University
4S Mentor Spotlight: Sophia Goldberg, Princeton University

Today, we’re featuring one of our 4S Mentors, Sophia Goldberg! Sophia is currently a senior at Princeton University and a wonderful mentor for the 4S Education Foundation.

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Rebecca Wu, Sheena ValeroRebecca WuMarch 23, 2022college mentorship, college essay writing, college applications, Mentorship Program, princeton university
College Scholarship Resource: FastWeb
College Scholarship Resource: FastWeb

As high school seniors begin college applications, one of the biggest concerns many students have is paying for college…A great place to begin your scholarship search is FastWeb, a reliable and 100% FREE scholarship search engine.

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Rebecca Wu, Sheena ValeroRebecca WuMarch 21, 2022college essay, college writing, mentorship program, college mentorship, college scholarships, scholarships, college financial aid
College Admission Decisions Coming Soon!
College Admission Decisions Coming Soon!

It’s the month of March, and what does that mean? Expect to hear back from your colleges (if you haven’t already!).

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Febie Jane Lin, Sheena ValeroFebie Jane LinMarch 19, 2022college admissions, college applications, college essays, ucla, ucsd, uc berkeley, csu, college mentorship, college advice
Happy #StPatricksDay
Happy #StPatricksDay

Today, we want to highlight PBS Georgia Public Broadcasting’s article: “The Origins of St. Patrick’s Day.” It is important to know the history of this widely celebrated holiday.

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Febie Jane Lin, Sheena ValeroFebie Jane LinMarch 17, 2022happy st patricks day, st patricks day, holidays, fun facts, college mentorship, college fun
4S Mentor Office Hours!
4S Mentor Office Hours!

Are you interested in getting to know the mentors of 4S Education Foundation program? Are you seeking a second (or third or fourth) opinion on one of the most important academic decisions of your life?

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Febie Jane Lin, Sheena ValeroFebie Jane LinMarch 16, 2022college mentorship, Mentorship Program, mentor office hours
Should I Take a Gap Year?
Should I Take a Gap Year?

Hey students! Today, we’re addressing the following question from Quora: “Should I take a gap year during college?”

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Febie Jane Lin, Sheena ValeroFebie Jane LinMarch 15, 2022quora, college questions, common student questions, college mentorship, college applications
#NationalPiDay: A Day in the Life of a Math Major
#NationalPiDay: A Day in the Life of a Math Major

Happy #NationalPiDay everybody! Today, we’re featuring Noah Islam, a former 4S Scholar, who is currently a first-year undergraduate student at Stanford University.

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Febie Jane Lin, Sheena ValeroFebie Jane LinMarch 14, 2022pi day, happy pi day, math major, day in the life, college life, college mentorship
#FollowFriday: Milken Family Foundation and Milken Scholars
#FollowFriday: Milken Family Foundation and Milken Scholars

For today’s #FollowFriday, we’re featuring the Milken Family Foundation and the Milken Scholars program!

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Katie Wu, Sheena ValeroKatie WuMarch 11, 2022college scholarships, college financial aid, education charity, education nonprofit, followfriday, milken scholars, milken family foundation
6 Tips to Score Scholarships!
6 Tips to Score Scholarships!

Students, come out of college debt free! It’s stressful to think about paying off tuition that often surpasses a job's starting salary. That’s why it’s crucial for you to start looking for scholarships now! Here are some useful tips to score scholarships…

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Hayley Chang, Sheena ValeroHayley ChangMarch 10, 2022scholarships, college scholarship, financial aid, college mentorship, mentorship program
What’s in a Name? Origin of “4S”
What’s in a Name? Origin of “4S”

On July 22, 2017, Dr. Chase was in New York, visiting some acquaintances. Since several of his former students lived in the area, he met for dinner with four of them. The occasion was truly inspirational.

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Dr. Phil Chase, Sheena ValeroPhil ChaseMarch 9, 2022college mentorship, Mentorship Program, nonprofit, success stories
4S Student Spotlight: Mery, Alhambra High School
4S Student Spotlight: Mery, Alhambra High School

Happy #InternationalWomensDay! Be sure to celebrate all the women around us in our daily lives! Today we’ll be spotlighting one of our female students from this year’s cohort - Mery Phung from Alhambra High School!

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Katie Wu, Sheena ValeroKatie WuMarch 8, 2022college mentorship, college applications, high school students, higher education, Mentorship Program, international womens day
4S Mentor Spotlight: Julie Park, Rice University
4S Mentor Spotlight: Julie Park, Rice University

Meet one of our very first mentors, Julie Park! She is currently a third year at Rice University studying French Literature and Kinesiology.

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Katie Wu, Sheena ValeroKatie WuMarch 7, 2022college mentorship, college applications, college admissions
How the Pandemic Affected the College Admissions Process
How the Pandemic Affected the College Admissions Process

We all know that the pandemic has dramatically changed daily life for nearly two years, but how exactly has it changed the college admissions process ? Find out with this featured NPR podcast episode!

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Katie Wu, Sheena ValeroKatie WuMarch 6, 2022college admissions, college essay writing, college applications, college advice, college essays
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