Alcina Kofa
George Washington High School, Class of 2026
Saint Joseph’s University, Class of 2030
I was interested in Saint Joseph’s University because it was 
close to home, but I was worried about financial aid. However, 
then I was blessed with the beautiful Heights scholarship!  
When you get a letter saying that you have your full tuition 
covered, it’s a no-brainer. Everybody whose opinion I cared 
about — my parents, grandparents, siblings, and friends —  
were saying the same thing, “You have to attend.” There  
was no barrier of it being out of state or a whole bunch of  
miscellaneous fees to pay; it was a decision that was so clear.  
As much as it’s stressful to constantly think about financial aid, 
the only thing you can do is do your research. My advice is to 
find as much support as possible, and sometimes a blessing  
will be waiting for you that could shape and change your  
whole perspective and college dream.
“There was no  
barrier of it being  
out of state or a 
whole bunch of  
miscellaneous 
fees to pay;  
it was a decision 
that was so clear.”
Tamara Brockington
Abington Friends School, Class of 2026
Drexel University, Class of 2030
What pulled me toward Drexel the most was its co-op program, 
which is ranked #2 in the nation. I’ve always wanted more than 
just classroom learning, I wanted real experience that would 
prepare me for my future career in biomedical engineering  
and healthcare innovation. Drexel stood out to me because  
it felt like they genuinely prepare students for the real world, 
not just for exams. Another major factor was being selected  
as both an Honors Student and a Liberty Scholar. Knowing that 
my tuition and fees are fully covered, along with support from 
outside scholarships, took a huge weight off my shoulders and 
my family’s shoulders. The advice I would give is to really think 
about where you feel seen, supported, and motivated to grow. 
Don’t choose a school just because other people think it sounds 
impressive. Choose the place where you can honestly picture 
yourself succeeding and becoming the person you want to be.
“Think about 
where you feel 
seen, supported,  
and motivated  
to grow.”
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Starting Your College Search

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