Want to get a free flight and stay for a college visit? These ‘fly-in’ programs are now open
A college or university fly-in program is a fully funded multi-day opportunity (virtually or in person) to explore colleges and universities for students who may not have the financial means to travel and visit their campuses.
Making Waves and Willamette University Partner on College Opportunity and Student Success
Making Waves Academy and Willamette University are partnering to expand access to higher education and equip students with the personal support, financial aid, and resources they need to succeed.
Five reasons why enrolling full-time in college is a game-changer
Why enroll full-time in college courses? More financial aid, faster graduation time, earlier start to your career, less stress, and more connections.
Five Strategies to Manage Time Effectively in College: Balancing Academics, Work, and Fun
Feeling overwhelmed in college with courses, clubs, organizations, internships, and social networks? Here are five tips to manage your time effectively!
How to Network During College as a First-Gen Student
Here are four tips for how to network and make connections during college as a first-generation student from a first-generation college student.
Crafting Your LinkedIn Profile in 7 Easy Steps!
Wave-Maker Elaine Fernandez shares seven introductory tips to make sure your LinkedIn profile displays your personal brand in a good light.
Wave-Maker Q&A: What it’s like to be back on campus
As the first term of the school year comes to an end, we’d like to to share about the experiences of some of our Wave-Makers in college as they navigate their college journey! These Wave-Makes, who graduated from Pittsburg High School in the Bay Area, share how they feel about coming back to their campuses along with what they’re beyond excited about for the rest of this academic year.
New Wave-Maker Success Framework Outlines Path to College Graduation and Beyond
At Making Waves Foundation, we have a new recipe for impact: the Wave-Maker Success Framework. Based on insights from students and the expertise that our coaches have been implementing for years, this framework consolidates our tried-and-true college success program and coaching resources in a way that establishes an entry point for students and a measurable plan for their college and career success.
Wave-Makers Recycling Their Success: From Making Waves Academy to UC Berkeley Law
“It is an absolutely amazing feeling to know that I have made history,” shared Leajé Morris, the first Making Waves Academy alumni to graduate from UC Berkeley School of Law and the first in her family to become a lawyer. “It is truly unreal and is an absolute blessing. I would not be here without God, my mother, my Making Waves family, and the discipline that I have maintained throughout this process,” she shared. “It is very gratifying to know that I can inspire other young students of color, especially those who come from a similar background as I do.”
Four Tips to Prepare for College Application Season
As you are exploring colleges and working on applications this college application season, it’s never too early to start thinking about and preparing for what’s coming your way. Here are four tips and resources to help high school students and families figure out the college process. It can be complicated – and we are here to support you!
Seven Tips for First-Gen College Students from a First-Gen College Grad
First-generation college graduate and Wave-Maker Alison Paxtor shares all about what she learned as a first-gen college graduate to help students at the beginning or during their higher education journeys.
Engineering a College and Career Plan
Through a focus on career development planning with his college coach at Making Waves, Tony Ayala landed an internship that led to a full-time job offer following his graduation from San Jose State University.