Getting In: A College Coach Conversation Navigating Top Scholarships: Insights from Experts; Student Loan Repayment Options
Jun 26, 2025
Join Christine Kenyon, a former college admissions officer, as she shares insights on winning scholarships like the Morehead-Cain. Blair Dixon, a Posse Foundation alumna, discusses the importance of peer support in cohort-based programs. Geraldine Castaneda, a QuestBridge alumna, explains how the matching process connects first-gen students to top colleges. Michelle Clifton, an education finance expert, breaks down federal loan rules and future repayment plans, ensuring you stay informed on managing your student debt.
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QuestBridge As A Two-Way Recruitment Funnel
- Geraldine Castaneda described QuestBridge as a recruitment funnel connecting first-gen, low-income students to partner colleges.
- She experienced the program personally and later worked with QuestBridge scholars at Pomona College.
Posse Sparked A Life-Changing College Choice
- Blair Dixon never heard of Colby College until Posse recruited her from Houston.
- Posse sent her and nine peers as a cohort, which changed her college trajectory and created lifelong bonds.
Mutual Benefits Of Specialized Recruitment
- These programs serve both as feeders to institutions and as exposure for students to supportive campuses.
- They create mutual benefits by matching students with resources and campuses committed to their success.