Collegeknowledge
COLLEGE FOR EVERY STUDENT
Welcome to my project! My goal is to help every student from 7th to 9th grade understand that they can go to college. You can go to college if you want to -- even if your family does not have a lot of money, English is your second language, and even if you are an undocumented student.
Are you in 7th to 9th grade? Now is the time for you to prepare for college! On this website you will find helpful resources to guide you.
If you are a 10th or 11th grader reading this, know it is better to begin late than never at all!
About Me
Hi. I'm Penelope Heller. I'm a Girl Scout and worked on this project as part of my Girl Scout Gold Award which I earned in 2024. I started Girl Scouts in 1st grade and I am now in 12th grade. I am passionate about education and about helping other students succeed. I started helping students with college admissions when I was in 8th grade. I gave webinars to Girl Scouts, letting them know why Girl Scouts will help them in college admissions.
Now that I am preparing myself for college admissions, I see just how many students are unprepared. By high school, students should be exploring interests, be involved in extracurriculars and be aiming for leadership opportunities. Students also need to be taking the right classes and be serious about getting good grades.
My interests include nutrition, running, rock climbing, community service, and education.
Link to Resources
Click on the button at the bottom to access the resources I've created or collected which can help students.
Resources include
1. College admissions glossary: Terms to know
2. College map of what to do in 7th-12th grade to prepare for college admissions
3. Partial list of accredited Florida colleges and universities (public & private)
4. College admissions requirements
5. Sites to start your scholarship search
6. Florida Bright Futures requirements
About this Project
Educators and parents can learn more about my initiative here.
Note
I am making my presentations to students who attend schools in Florida which is why I have links to Florida schools and the Bright Futures scholarship. Yet, the curriculum is adaptable and useful for students everywhere.