College Readiness
Since 2007, the year GSF took its first international trip, GSF Fellows have traveled to six continents and several US cities and states. Fellows visit popular landmarks, like the Great Wall of China and Christ the Redeemer Statue; elementary and high schools; local government facilities; and restaurants and practice their foreign language skills. Fellows document their experiences on the tour by blogging, posting to social media and creating photo essays and videos.
HELPING FELLOWS MEET THEIR GOALS!
The College Readiness component of GSF provides Fellows with first-hand information about every aspect of college life by focusing on six specific elements.
1. COLLEGE EXPERIENCE
Fellows are introduced to every aspect of the college experience from eating cafeteria food to paying for college.
2. FINANCIAL AID
Fellows learn about FASFA, student loans, scholarships, grants, and work study.
3. STANDARDIZED TESTS
Fellows participate in standardize test preparation and test strategy.
4. MAJORS, CAREERS & PASSIONS
Fellows explore college majors and career options by first identifying their passions and skills.
5. PLANNING
Fellows make a personal plan for attending and graduating from college.
6. COLLEGE APPLICATION & PERSONAL ESSAY
Fellows receive valuable one-on-one help writing and editing their college application and personal essay.
COLLEGES VISITED BY GSF FELLOWS:
GSF scholars visit colleges and universities—providing a wide range of opportunities for the scholars to consider. GSF Scholars have visited the following colleges and universities:
Howard University
Howard University
University of Maryland
University of Maryland
Catholic University of America
Morgan State University
Morgan State University
University of the District of Columbia
University of the District of Columbia
IVY LEAGUE TOURS
Cornell University
Cornell University
Dartmouth College
Dartmouth College
Harvard University
Harvard University
Brown University
Brown University
Princeton University
Princeton University
University of Pennsylvania
University of Pennsylvania