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Learn more about the latest events happening in our program, the impact our students are making in their communities, the achievements of our 4S scholars as well as mentors, and so much more!

Get to Know a Mentee: Brayam Garcia
Get to Know a Mentee: Brayam Garcia

Welcome to Get to Know a Mentee! Today, we’ll be featuring Brayam Garcia, a scholar from our 2022-2023 cohort.

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Febie Jane LinFebie Jane LinJuly 15, 2022mentee, 4s mentorship, spotlight, student spotlight
How to Spend My Summer: Incoming High School Senior Edition
How to Spend My Summer: Incoming High School Senior Edition

Getting started on the college application process does not have to be a difficult task. You can kick start this exciting journey, while still making the most out of your summer!

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Febie Jane LinFebie Jane LinJuly 13, 2022college advice, summer, brainstorming, planning, fun, mentor advice, common student questions
#MentorMonday: Caddie Yu
#MentorMonday: Caddie Yu

Welcome to our weekly series of #MentorMonday! Today, we’ll be featuring one of our newest 4SED mentors, Caddie Yu.

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Febie Jane LinFebie Jane LinJuly 11, 20224s mentor, mentor monday, 4s mentorship, college, college student
Inside College Admissions Podcast
Inside College Admissions Podcast

With the new admission cycle around the corner, it’s time to get serious about college applications! Don’t know where to begin? We recommend Scior’s podcast, Inside College Admissions:

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Febie Jane LinFebie Jane LinJuly 10, 2022resources, podcast, admissions
Foundations of the 4S Education Foundation
Foundations of the 4S Education Foundation

Being part of the 4S Education Foundation, is so much more than getting help for your college applications. In one-on-one mentorships, students and mentors are able to create a unique and lasting bond.

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Tania PadillaTania PadillaJuly 6, 20224s mentorship, college, beyond the application
Independence Day: How can we celebrate?
Independence Day: How can we celebrate?

This year marks The U.S.’s 246th birthday, and all across the country people come together to honor the independence of our nation!

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Tania PadillaTania PadillaJuly 4, 2022holiday traditions, education, college
How to spend your summer (high school edition)
How to spend your summer (high school edition)

As one expert quips, “There's 104 days of summer vacation and school comes along just to end it. So the annual problem for our generation Is finding a good way to spend it” (Phineas 2007). So here it is, 3 great ways to spend your summer:

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Rebekah Julie ParkRebekah Julie ParkJuly 3, 2022summer, high school students, college readiness, fun
What are office hours?
What are office hours?

Office hours are a time that professors designate in their schedule to meet with students. Depending on the professor, office hours can be walk-in or scheduled. Professors usually give a designated time for office hours, but most are flexible in scheduling times in case their original office hours overlap with student schedules.

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Hayley Chang, Rebekah Julie ParkHayley ChangJuly 2, 2022officehours, college, advice, q&a, faq
Congratulations to the Class of 2022 and Class of 2023!
Congratulations to the Class of 2022 and Class of 2023!

We just celebrated our 4S Scholars of 2022 and 2023! Congratulations to our newly graduated Scholars - we are excited to see you all start college and all the amazing things you'll do. And, congrats to all our new 4s scholars for the upcoming college application cycle!

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Hayley Chang, Rebekah Julie ParkHayley ChangJuly 1, 2022summer, congrats, 4s scholar, class of 2022, class of 2023, college essays
It's time to start brainstorming college applications
It's time to start brainstorming college applications
Hayley ChangHayley ChangJune 30, 2022common student questions, summer, college advice
4S Former Mentee Spotlight: Sophia Hua, UCLA
4S Former Mentee Spotlight: Sophia Hua, UCLA
Hayley ChangHayley ChangJune 28, 2022student spotlight, college, ucla
Common App vs. Coalition App—which one should I use?
Rebecca WuRebecca WuJune 23, 2022college, college advice, college applications, common student questions
#FirstDayofSummer and #FathersDay
Rebecca WuRebekah Julie ParkJune 20, 2022fathersday, summer, celebration
Need College Essay Help? Get This Book!
Need College Essay Help? Get This Book!

Calling all current and upcoming college applicants! Need help tackling your college essays? Unsure about where to begin? Gain insight on the essay writing process with founder Dr. Chase’s new book, “Telling the Real Story: 50 Authentic Personal Statements.”

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Febie Jane Lin, Sheena ValeroFebie Jane LinJune 18, 2022college essays, college applications, college admissions, dr chase, telling the real story, personal statements, free book
#FollowFriday: QuestBridge
#FollowFriday: QuestBridge

For today’s #FollowFriday, we’re featuring QuestBridge, a nonprofit scholarship program that previous 4S Scholars have successfully used to fund their college journey.

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Rebekah Julie Park, Sheena ValeroRebekah Julie ParkJune 17, 2022followfriday, questbridge, college scholarship, college scholarships
4SED Student Spotlight: Edmond Hong
4SED Student Spotlight: Edmond Hong

4SED Foundation takes pride in the exceptional students who participate in our college mentoring program. Not only do we get to witness their acceptances into the colleges of their dreams–we also watch as they blossom into the self-motivated, change-makers of the future.

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Febie Jane LinFebie Jane LinJune 16, 20224s student spotlight, 2022, 4s scholar
Job Spotlight: College Resident Advisor (RA)
Job Spotlight: College Resident Advisor (RA)

Today, we will be conducting a brief interview of a college Resident Advisor (RA). Sam is a Frosh dorm RA at Stanford University. He is currently a third-year undergraduate pre-med student.

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Febie Jane LinFebie Jane LinJune 15, 2022professional, job spotlight, college student, financial aid
4S Student Spotlight: Holly, UC Irvine
4S Student Spotlight: Holly, UC Irvine

Today, we’re featuring one of our former 4S students, who was impacted by the 4S Education Foundation’s mission so much that she decided to be a mentor!

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Rebekah Julie Park, Sheena ValeroRebekah Julie ParkJune 14, 2022college mentorship, Mentorship Program, college admissions, college applications
10 Steps to Choosing the Right College
10 Steps to Choosing the Right College

With college decisions coming in, it's time to begin choosing what college to commit to. Sure, you have a list of your top choices for college. But, are they the best fit for you and your personal goals?

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Hayley Chang, Sheena ValeroSheena ValeroJune 10, 2022college admissions, college applications, choosing a college, college students, college mentorship
4S Student Spotlight: Jacky, Cal Poly
4S Student Spotlight: Jacky, Cal Poly

Today, we’re featuring 4S Student of the Year for 2021-2022, who shares about the 4S Education Foundation Program and how it’s helped him exceed his expectations.

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Rebecca Wu, Sheena ValeroRebecca WuJune 9, 2022student spotlight, college student, mentorship program, college mentorship, college career, college applications, college admissions
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