Why Self-Acceptance in College Admissions & Transitions is the First Step
Self-acceptance in college admissions is like a pair of jeans… Yep, the good ole blue jeans. Think about how your favorite pair of jeans fit – the ones that you wear to the grocery store, to pick up the kids, to the football games or swim meets… ... Read More >
Sweet Sorrow and New Beginnings
Dear BFC High School Graduate and Parent(s), The launch countdown is imminent. As I write this, I feel a lump in my throat because I understand the stress of logistics and expenses, but mostly the high and low emotions of this transition. I want you ... Read More >
Physics Students Named 2016 Astronaut Scholars
For more than 30 years, the Astronaut Scholarship Foundation has supported hundreds of top performing students pursuing degrees in science, technology, engineering or mathematics. This year, LSU physics major and former Bright Futures student Amy LeBleu
The Early Bird Gets the Worm
There’s more than one way to apply to college, and the array of application options confuses most first-time applicants. Regular deadlines, normally around January 1, give seniors the entire fall semester and winter break to write essays and complete ... Read More >
Undecided Does Not Equal Stuck
Confusion is an uncomfortable but inevitable first step when beginning to decide on a college major. I advise “undecided” students to lean into the ambiguity as they uncover their major as well as their emerging identity. Many students feel pressure ... Read More >
Unexpected Expenses
Unexpected expenses. Is anything more stress-inducing than this for a college student (or their parents)? Many college freshmen look at the estimated tuition cost for their school, click “Accept” on loans and financial aid to meet that amount, and ... Read More >
Butterflies of Fall
The butterfly is a beautiful insect that symbolizes new birth unless it’s in your stomach! "I have butterflies in my stomach," means I am anxious about something. The event could be something small or big. When I face a new situation, like starting ... Read More >
The Home Stretch: Wrapping Up High School and Preparing for College
Seniors: May 1st is the National College Decision Day. Decide which college you will attend, notify the college and pay enrollment deposit and decide on housing. College offers of admission may be revoked after May 1st. Also, notify colleges (via ... Read More >