FAFSA, or Free Application for Federal Student Aid, is the application you fill out to get financial aid for college. In the past it took forever. But today’s graduating seniors can go electronic, making it easy to get the money you need. We can’t guarantee you’ll get financial aid if you fill out the FAFSA,… Read more »
Seniors, it’s that time of year. College application deadlines are fast approaching, and (if you’re anything like I was in high school) you’re stressed to the max over getting every little detail right, especially when it comes to those daunting and sometimes downright pesky college essays. Over the last few months, you’ve probably asked yourself tons… Read more »
Okay, so the big day is here! You’re at the portfolio review! … Now what? Before we get to the practical tips, we need to focus on a couple broader issues. To date, most of the advice you’ve gotten about your art has come from a very small pool of teachers, family, and friends: people… Read more »
Whether you’ve known where you want to attend college since you were a toddler or you’re just beginning to think about your college options, MCML has the scoop on some of the resources you’ll want to check out to help you get the info you need to make an informed decision. Where to Begin The… Read more »
It’s a lot of fun. But first you need to get in. In order to do that, you’ll need a portfolio of your best art. But how do you decide what to put into your portfolio? What are art schools even looking for? Well, the good news is, they’ll tell you… in person… to your… Read more »
1 Private universities: This video features an official SAT practice question provided by the College Board.
MCML recently sat down with Jesse Ferrell, professional speaker, author and success coach, to get his take on personal brand, achieving success, and the importance of mentors. Let’s see what he had to say! MCML: So Jesse, tell us, what is personal brand and what does it mean to you? Jesse: Personal brand is much… Read more »
Exploring My Interests After High School Are you trying to figure out what lies ahead for you after high school? Well, here are some steps to get started and ways you can map out your future! Step 1 – Tune in to Your Hobbies and Interests What are some of your hobbies? What are… Read more »
Explore a career in youth development or other human services. Looking to gain practical work experience? Not sure what you want to do for a career? Up until now people have mostly told you what’s next (which classes to take, what homework to do). It might be intimidating trying to decide what the next step… Read more »
See our interview with singer Kelly Rowland as she joins BGCA’s effort and supports teen graduation! MCML Teen Reporter The low rate of high school graduation for U.S. students may make it seem that success is not in the cards for many. But that “Destiny” might be changing! Boys & Girls Clubs of America and Taco… Read more »