The UC’s: More Bang for Your Buck

We here at Fountain Valley High School are already aware of how wonderful the Universities of California are, seeing as many of our graduates attend those same colleges. But does the rest of the nation know? Now they do. Kiplinger’s Personal Finance Magazine recently named three of the UC’s as “among the nation’s best public [...]

College Decisions: Public vs. Private

For most students, winter break is a time for relaxing, chilling (excuse the pun), and spending time with family. However, the more ambitious minded individuals choose to enter into another round of college applications, this time, for private schools. Some may ask, why would people place that extra burden on themselves for more expensive schools? [...]

Rethinking college costs, even if you’re stuck in the middle.

College application season is a time when prospective students stress out over more than just essays; they must face choices regarding their life for the next four years. The mental strain the process places on them continues even after application deadlines. Students later shift their focus to their financial options, applying for aid, scholarships, and [...]

Ask Cheryl #3: Let’s Go to College

NOTE: This article was written under the name Cheryl, and the line which states posted “by ___” on this article and the former Ask Cheryl does not denote author credit as it only states who has posted the article.  Hopefully that has clarified any questions. Ask Cheryl is an enigma within an enigma within an [...]

Community College or Four-Year University?

by Lauren Nguyen, Staff Writer The school year is coming to an end. Seniors everywhere are faced with a problem: should they go to community college and transfer to a UC later? Or should they go straight to a four-year university? There are pros and cons to both decisions. Going to a four-year university tends [...]

Senioritis: The Fatal Epidemic

What you need to know about this dreaded disease.

More Relief, But Not All Relief

By Michelle Doan Editor-in-Chief First semester has finally passed and for seniors here at Fountain Valley High School, it means one thing: relief. My first semester of my senior year was like a slap in the face; sudden, and, of course, stressful. Senior year is supposed to be the year to kick back and relax. [...]

Baron Podcast Episode 6: Colleges

Our shortest episode of all time!

College Coalition: California Public College Admission Decisions

By Connie Nguyen, Staff Writer So, you didn’t get into the UC or Cal State that dreamed of going to. But you know what? There\’s a good chance it\’s not your fault. This year, California students got screwed over by the public education system. Do you remember that 32% tuition hike which college kids everywhere [...]

The College Coalition – Financial Aid

By Connie Nguyen, Staff Writer Applying to colleges can be tough. Applying for financial aid can be just as tough, especially if you don\’t know what you\’re doing. There are four types of financial aid you should be aware of: scholarships, grants, work study, and loans. When you\’re applying for financial aid, scholarships and grants should [...]

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