b'15hoW I AM FINDING My FIT startIngYOurCOLLegesearCHWe asked current high school seniors, from the Class of 2021, to share how they are finding the colleges that are thebest academic, social, and financial fit for them: This year has taught me that virtual learning is not really for me. I know that I do better with hands-onTeron Stevenson-Small, Roxborough high School learning, so I am looking for programs that oer internships and real-life applications for lessons. I follow student vloggers on youTube I am first looking around at all my when they do A Day in the life which is really local options in the city and state that have important right now since we cant get my major, then Im moving on to colleges to an actual campus. These give me a feelin other states. To keep myself organized and for that university that helps to shapeon pace, Im tracking important details, my college list along with the information like deadlines and applicationI get from the College Board.requirements, in a spreadsheet.zhiyu Wu, Bodine high School Kenny Chiu, Central high School When attending virtual college events, I use opportunities to ask questions of college!representatives. Dont ever be afraid to ask. Speak up to find out what you want to know Dorine Adechoka,Philadelphia high School for Girls I consistently reach out to my CoVID-19 has taught me to make Philadelphia Futures coordinator, my teachers,the best of the situation. I have needed and my mentor who all help me understand the to find a healthy balance between my educationlogistics behind this process. I am attendingand my personal life. luckily, I have an awesomeinformational sessions hosted by a wide rangesupport system in my lifeparents, siblings,of universities who are diverse in size, location, teachers, and friendswho are willing to helpand style so that I can envision the kind ofwith the college process. Because of them, environment that is suitable for me I have become more motivated to keep on financially, academically, and socially. going despite this unprecedented time! yasmin Kotb, Northeast high School hager Kotb, Northeast high School I approached this process from the perspective of a student-athlete. Since schools are not having games, I have to find other ways to learn about colleges athletic programs. Albright had a special virtual football program information session for students to hear from thedierent coaches, and some places are oering socially distanced, on-site tours to watch practices.Keshan Allen, Parkway Center City Middle College high School'