The Hispanic Scholarship Fund Honors Latina Achievers
On Wednesday, October 17, the Hispanic Scholarship Fund (HSF) will host its annual Alumni Hall of Fame induction to recognize the achievements of past recipients. Among the six inductees for 2012 are Monica Gill and Dr. Yolanda García Romero. Gill is the senior vice president of public affairs and government relations for the Nielsen Company, [...]
Millennials Who Make Us Proud
Most of the people I know have a horror story about a Gen Y employee or child which often ends with a comment along the lines of: They have a strong sense of entitlement; They don’t care about details; or They want to begin their careers as managers even though they have no experience. And [...]
Taking a Child to College Tests a Mom’s Strength
Moving my eldest son to college last August was one of the toughest things I’ve ever done as a mom. And I don’t need experts to confirm that point. I thought a part of me was being ripped from my chest. I could barely walk those last few feet to the car as we prepared [...]
Help Your Kid Prepare for SAT/ACT Testing
Almost every college in the nation uses the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) and the American College Testing (ACT) in determining admissions and scholarships. A good score here can help your child get into the school they want and can also help them, and you, pay for that school. The stakes are high, but you can [...]
5 Rules for the College Student in Your Life
Some say college is wasted on the young. So many of us look back at our own college years and realize what we could have done differently to make the most of them. While we can’t go back, we certainly can offer our sons and daughters our best advice to help them make the right [...]
6 Steps for a Successful College Application
When it comes to getting into the college of your choice, your college application is the single most important tool you have in your hands. A great application can zip you to the front of the line, while a bad one can land you at the bottom. Keep these six tips in mind when you [...]
What’s Happening to Our Sons? A Crisis in Education
The fact that U.S. Latinas are more educated than ever is a cause for celebration. What’s troubling is that while more Latinas have college degrees, and are thus earning higher salaries, Latino males are falling behind in this equation. While we’ve read optimistic reports about the higher numbers of Hispanics attending four-year institutions, it’s the [...]
6 Lessons in Finance for Your College-Bound Kid
If like millions of parents across America, you recently rejoiced in the high school graduation achievements of your child, congratulations to you and your child. But as parents, we know our work is never done. Now that these young people are transitioning into adulthood, it’s important to provide them with the personal finance tools that [...]
MIT-Bound Latina Wants Latino Students to Beat the Odds
Growing up in East Palo Alto, an area south of San Francisco with one of the highest crime rates in the nation, Silvia Vazquez remembers cringing when her friends and family called her a nerd. It was not considered cool to study. But now, the 17-year-old high school grad is off to a nerd’s paradise: [...]
High School Graduation: How Much Has Changed in 25 Years?
High School seniors across the country are poised to make their first big leap into adulthood—graduation. Graduating from high school is an almost mythic milestone for most teens: the ceremony, the celebrations, embarking on their last carefree summer with childhood friends, prepping for college in the fall—and stepping into the great unknown of a limitless [...]
