FAFSA 101 with Melissa Rosa-Alvarez of TRIO Connections

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We’re kicking off the school year with an important reminder about completing the FAFSA (Federal Application for Federal Student Aid). Special thanks to Melissa Rosa-Alvarez, Project Manager of TRIO Connections for Central Florida, for sharing the benefits of filling out the 2024-25 FAFSA form. Melissa also answered common questions for students to take advantage of this …

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Summer Melt Part 1

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Congratulations, class of 2024 graduates! Now that you’ve graduated from high school and have committed to attending a college, university, or career certification program, let’s talk about some success strategies.    This month, Take Stock in College will cover the transition time between high school and college, called ‘Summer Melt.’   Summer Melt is the phenomenon by …

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The Impact of Fatherhood and Male Mentors: Interview with the Hon. Chris Sprowls

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June is Responsible Fatherhood Month in Florida! This month, we collectively celebrate fathers! Fathers and father figures are pivotal to the lives of their children every day. In this episode of the Mentors & Milestones Podcast, we talk with the Honorable Chris Sprowls, former Speaker of the Florida House of Representatives and advocate for the …

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Was College Worth It?

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Was college worth it? On this episode of the College Corner podcast, Christian Del Valle, Associate Director of the Take Stock in College Program and recent Broward College graduate, reflects on his college experience, lessons learned both in and outside the classroom, and the value of turning your passion into a career.    Follow Take …

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Soar Into Summer Series: Take Stock in College Team Roundtable

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Welcome to the Summer Melt Series! We’re kicking off our summer series on the College Corner Podcast with a Take Stock in College team roundtable. Don’t miss this episode for tips on how to get connected to Summer Melt programming. We will also share advice for incoming first-year students, give insights from our own college experiences, and …

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War on Procrastination

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Take Stock in College declares war on procrastination! This is an important time for Take Stock in College scholars to get focused and accomplish those goals and tasks before the end of the semester. We talked with one of our Take Stock in College scholars,  Rebecca Raymond, about how staying focused, setting milestones, and keeping …

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Conquering College Exams: A Student’s Guide to Test Prep Success

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College exams can feel like daunting hurdles on the path to your degree.  They often cover a more comprehensive range of material, delve deeper into complex concepts, and require a more sophisticated understanding. Fear not, fellow Take Stock Scholar! By adopting effective test prep strategies, you can transform exam anxiety into confident preparation and score …

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On edge for Study Edge

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Take Stock has partnered with Study Edge to give Take Stock in College scholars free access to their online learning support platform! This includes access to plenty of exciting videos, study guides, tutoring, and more. We talked with Richard Melgarejo, co-founder of Study Edge, about the benefits of this tutoring resource and how it started at the …

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