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Navigating the FAFSA® 2024–25: Top Changes to Know
Are you a current or incoming student preparing for the upcoming 2024–25 academic year? Here’s some exciting news for you! The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) has undergone significant changes that promise a more seamless and user-friendly experience.
This blog post will discuss the significant changes made to the FAFSA® and what they mean for your eligibility for federal financial aid.
Q&A with Sara Hunt Munoz, Ed.D.
Meet the Senior Director, Alumni Engagement, Office of Alumni Relations
How Do You Define Success?
If you were to search for the term “success” on the internet, you would find millions of results, each presenting a different interpretation. For some, it means achieving a small goal or victory for the day. Others may view it positively impacting society, earning a college degree, or amassing wealth. So, how do you define success?
Eight Soft Skills to Enhance Your Graduate Résumé
Employers consider more than just academic qualifications in the current competitive job market. They prefer to hire recent graduate candidates who exhibit strong soft skills, such as effective communication, teamwork, and adaptability.
This blog post helps you better understand what soft skills are and which ones are important for you to focus on. By comprehending the significance of soft skills, you can become an asset to any company and improve your career prospects.
Unlocking Success: Mastering College Visits Like a Pro
Visiting colleges is an essential step in the college admission process. It’s your opportunity to get a feel for each campus, learn about the academic programs and extracurricular activities offered, and meet with current students and faculty. But with so many colleges to choose from and so much information to take in, it can take time to figure out where to start.
This blog post shares essential tips for visiting colleges like a pro. Whether just starting your college search or getting ready for an upcoming college open house, continue reading for tips on making your college visits successful.
5 Essential St. John’s Resources for First-Year Students
No one should have to navigate their college journey alone. Luckily, St. John’s University offers abundant campus resources to assist all students. In this blog, we share a few campus resources that can help you achieve success and guide you throughout your college journey.
A Student Guide to Transferring Colleges
Deciding which college to attend is one of the biggest decisions of a young person’s life. But, the reality is, we don’t always get it right on the first try. In 2021, more than 1.2 million college students made the decision to transfer. While this is a relatively common occurrence in the academic world, it can be daunting—but when you make the decision to transfer colleges, you could find a better academic fit and campus culture, improved financial aid opportunities, and more. First, you have to figure out where to start. That’s where we can help.
Embracing Faith through Service: Q&A with Elvira Garcia ’20Ed
St. John’s University alumna Elvira Garcia ’20Ed has successfully integrated faith and service into her life and shared her extraordinary journey with us to commemorate Founder’s Week, an annual event honoring the University’s Vincentian and Catholic traditions.
Antonio's Inspiring Path of Campus Involvement
At St. John’s University, students’ journeys are shaped by their academic pursuits, extracurricular activities, and personal growth. One such student is Antonio Mosby, a lively and active junior earning a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Marketing. He is currently a Student Coordinator in the Office of Multicultural Affairs (OMA), which focuses on cultivating inclusivity and cultural understanding on campus.