FGLI Resource center

Go here to see our new resource center for first-generation, low-income students:
www.collegeessayguy.com/fgli-resource-center

conference handouts & presentations:

• The Values Exercise
  

• The Roles and Identities Exercise
  

• Being Not Rich: 50+ Resources for FGLI Students, Counselors, & Admission Officers

  Diana Alvarado, Ethan Sawyer, Nathania Francois
  

• Putting Our Masks on First: Self-Care for College Admission Counseling Professionals

  Angel Perez, Christine Loo, Ethan Sawyer
  

• Powerpoint Slides [Template]: Brainstorming Exercises

  • Do you regularly present to students on essays? We have a slide template we created for a college admission colleague and are happy to share more widely. They’re free to download and you can edit them according to your needs. Just tell us who you are at link below. Inside you’ll find:

    • Fun essay brainstorming exercises

    • What colleges look for (editable for your institution)

    • How to handle supplemental essays on “diversity” and “community”

    • Tips and best practices for the presenter

    Kindly let us know if you’re interested here.
    

• Navigating Mental Health Disclosures in the College Application Process

  • Blog: Should I Discuss Mental Health in My Personal Statement or College Application? (And If So, How)?

  • A 3-part podcast (with counselor, admission officer, and student perspective)

Opportunities to connect 

Can you support one low-income student this year with 10 hours of mentoring through our Matchlighters program? 

• Check out our 2024-2025 Matchlighters profile.

• Learn more and sign up here: https://collegeessayguy.com/matchlighters 

• Qs? Reach out to Erika at erika@collegeessayguy.com
  

Are you an admission officer who wants to reach our community with FGLI-centered content? 

• College Essay Guy reaches millions of students each year through our blog and webinars, and many of our students identify as first-gen or low-income. Want to share your knowledge and info about your institution? Click here to tell us a little about your background, experience and superpowers.
  

Want College Essay Guy to present at your upcoming fly-in session?

• Reach out to Erika + Ethan at erika@collegeessayguy.com and let’s talk.
  

Interested in sharing more about your institution with our Matchlighters Scholars? 

• Reach out to Erika at erika@collegeessayguy.com