DISRUPT THE CYCLE TWO LIVES AT A TIME.

For the past 115 years, Center for Transforming Lives has worked to provide change now and for future generations. Understanding poverty is a cycle that affects two generations, our team partners with people like you to provide women and their children the tools for a brighter future.

Learn more about how we can disrupt the cycle of poverty together at TransformingLives.org/115.

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There is no single factor in your child’s academic and personal profile that’s more important than other factors. “The SAT doesn’t matter anymore; concentrate on GPA” is a myth. “Be well-rounded; show you have multiple talents” is somewhere between a half-truth and a myth. In truth, all aspects of your child’s academic and extracurricular activities play an important part in the holistic evaluation of a potential university student.

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Impact is as important as focus. A student wanting to study cyber security could start an awareness campaign and neighborhood workshops helping the community members evaluate and fix their own weak spots with cybersecurity. “As president of my computer science club, I organized and ran a team of peers offering free weekly workshops for individuals at risk for cyber-attacks. Through our in-person and online tutorials and our YouTube following, we helped protect 5,000 individuals from identify theft and subsequent financial loss/credit damage.” Tangible impact is more valuable than mere participation.

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It’s a myth that only star athletes can get merit scholarships. Start with FAFSA, then explore other scholarship opportunities. Unlike needs-based scholarships, merit scholarships are available to anyone, regardless of household income.

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