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Navigating Financial Aid: A Guide for High School Seniors and Underclassmen
As high school students begin preparing for college, one of the biggest concerns is how to afford higher education. With tuition costs rising every year, understanding the different types of financial aid available is essential. Financial aid comes in various forms, each with its own benefits and considerations. In this guide, we’ll break down the…
Boys Ultimate Goes 3-1 to Start the Season
The Boys Ultimate team went 3-1 at the Wissahickon Warm-Up Tournament to start their season this past Sunday. Despite the windy conditions, SLA showed off its considerable skill all day long, playing against teams from across the Delaware Valley. The team started strong with a 13-0 win over Wissahickon JV, and followed it up with…
Nora Garg Wins Princeton Prize!
Congratulations to senior Nora Garg, SLA’s first student to receive a commendation award for the prestigious Princeton Prize in Race Relations! Nora is one of 25 students across the country to win this award! “The mission of the Princeton Prize in Race Relations is to identify and recognize high school students who, through action and…
Considering a Gap Year? Here’s What You Need to Know
Taking a gay–a break between high school and college–can be an incredible opportunity for growth, exploration, and clarity. But is it right for you? Let’s break down the pros, cons, and practical steps to plan a gap year. Why Take a Gap Year? (The Pros) Personal Growth: Travel, volunteer, or work to gain independence and…
Figuring Out Your College Major: A Guide for Students Who Feel Lost
You don’t need to have your entire life figured out by your senior year of high school. The pressure to choose a major—and by extension, a career path—can feel overwhelming, but here’s the thing: college itself is designed to help you explore. This guide isn’t about forcing you to pick a major today. It’s about…
How to Connect With Your Professors
Hey all, Welcome back to The College Blog! Today’s post is about connecting with your professors. As I talked about in the previous post on the changes of class structure, your professors are extremely important to your success, academically, and career-wise. It is vital that you form connections with your professors—and, like I talked about…
SLA Scholarship Folder
Check out the College Office’s scholarship folder. It’s a good place to start. It’s never too early to start!
9th Grade Scholarships
It’s never too early to look for and apply to scholarships! Here is a database that can be used to begin your search for scholarships that freshman students are eligible to apply for. Be sure to check back in as we often update the list!
Smart Money Choices
Hey all, Welcome back to The College Blog! This post is covering smart money choices. When you get to college, you’re considered an adult—you navigate your social, academic, and medical life independently, but you also start to come into your own financially. With college comes, almost always, some level of student loans, and from that,…