DECISION DAY, SUMMER PROGRAMS & MORE - VOL. 14
VOL. 14 — YOUR TRUSTED GUIDE TO EVERYTHING COLLEGE
EDITOR’S NOTE:
The countdown is on! With May 1st — National College Decision Day — just around the corner, we’re entering one of the most exciting and pivotal times in the college journey. Whether you’re weighing financial aid offers, planning those last campus visits, or savoring the thrill of the final decision, this season is all about celebrating milestones and embracing new opportunities.
To help you make the most of this moment, this week’s edition of The Cornerstone is packed with resources to guide you through the final stretch. From tips on comparing offers to inspiration for graduation celebrations, we’ve got you covered! Plus, don’t miss our curated shops for college merch to show off your school pride, and check out our College Corner Amazon storefront for party must-haves and gift ideas to make graduation extra special. Let’s make this season one to remember — together!
NEWS YOU CAN USE
WHY COLLEGES LIKE HARVARD CAN’T EASILY USE ENDOWMENTS TO REPLACE FEDERAL FUNDING
Why can’t Harvard just dip further into its famously steep endowment? As the Trump administration announced a $2.2 billion freeze in grants to the university after it rejected federal demands, some critics have questioned why the Ivy League institution and other wealthy schools like it can’t make up for federal funding that way.
READ MORE: https://www.nbcnews.com
BYE BYE SPRING BREAK!
A popular Florida spring break destination is finished hosting hordes of college students each year, according to the town’s top law enforcement official. “Panama City Beach can no longer be a Spring Break town,” Police Chief J.R. Talamantez said on the department’s Facebook page Sunday.
Read more: https://www.foxnews.com
(Also covered in Forbes: https://www.forbes.com)
FROM BLUE COLLAR TO BLUE BLOODED
A New Jersey high school senior and class valedictorian defied the odds — and his own expectations — by getting accepted to seven Ivy League schools. Angel Ortiz, who scored an impressive 1480 on his SAT and a 34 on his ACT, shared the emotional moment of opening his admission letters with his mother.
READ MORE: https://nypost.com
SUMMER EXPERIENCE
ATTENTION HIGH SCHOOLERS!
Summer is around the corner and it’s the perfect time to explore a pre-college enrichment program that can help bolster your college application. We are so excited to partner with Westcoast Connection, who has been a leader in creating life-changing summer programs for teens since 1982.
Whether you are looking to live on the campus of UCLA, study at McGill, or immerse yourself in the Wall Street Stock Market and Investment Experience, Westcoast has dozens of summer programs to choose from! And it is NOT too late for this summer!
You can learn more here: https://www.thecollegecorner.com
If you’d like help finding the perfect summer fit, email info@thecollegecorner.com.
ASK THE EXPERTS
SHOULD VIDEO ESSAYS BECOME THE NEW NORM FOR COLLEGE ADMISSIONS?
College video essays are increasingly used by some colleges and universities as part of the application process, offering students a chance to express themselves visually and showcase personality. They can be a valuable tool for highlighting individual strengths and preferences in ways traditional written essays may not always allow.
Click for college essay coach directory: https://www.thecollegecorner.com
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CELEBRATIONS
COMMITMENT CELEBRATIONS ARE GOING STRONG
We’ve been getting lots of requests for our Amazon idea lists to help you plan the perfect color-coordinated celebrations.
Check out our latest Wash U Red & Green Edition or explore other editions on our 
ROOMIE GIFT GUIDANCE
In case you missed it last week and you need some roomie gift guidance, click here for everything you need:
https://www.thecollegecorner.com
THE TRAVEL CORNER
SCHOOL OF THE WEEK — WASHU
If you are thinking of touring Washington University in St. Louis, we have exactly what you need! Click the pic below for recommendations and tips for making the most of your college visits! (Image placeholder)
PHOTO OF THE WEEK
The six passengers included pop star Katy Perry, journalist Gayle King, and Jeff Bezos’ fiancée, Lauren Sanchez.
(Photo credit: Blue Origin / Cover Images via Reuters)
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HANDY ACCESS
STORE FRONT
We’ve done the work for you! All the college & celebration must-haves in one place:
https://www.thecollegecorner.com/storefront
TRAVEL CORNER
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STYLE CORNER
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CURATORS
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