The University of La Verne and the National College Resources Foundation will host the 12th Annual Latino College Expo on Saturday.
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TecoGuide co-founder Mauricio Gonzalez at the Sacramento Public Library GED graduation. Photo provided by @TrueLovePhoto.
Maria Medrano speaking at theGED graduation. Photo courtesy of @TrueLovePhoto.
TecoGuide is leveraging technology to assist non-traditional and first-generation Latino students in achieving academic success.For those seeking to return to higher education, TecoGuide includes information on more than 1,000 colleges and universities throughout the nation including opportunities to earn scholarships and financial aid assistance. For users who are still in high school, the app offers tips on how to write a college essay and prepare for the SAT and ACT exams.
Based on traditional metrics, it becomes nearly impossible for some scholars of color to compete — many did not attend top ranked schools due to financial barriers, nor possess the social and cultural capital to secure well known mentors, and often conduct groundbreaking research that is not valued in the field.