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Mead High School’s Student News

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The new FAFSA causes financial uncertainty.

FAFSA failed us (Opinion)

Skylar Whalen, Editor-in-Chief February 2, 2024

To anyone applying to college, it's known that we've depended on a delayed Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to find out how much we can actually afford for post-secondary education. In...

Curtesy of the MHS Alumni and current CSU student Joya Haskin

Colorado State University waives application fees for Colorado high schoolers

Savanah Bayer, Content Editor August 22, 2023

On Aug. 1, 2023, Colorado State University removed the application fee for undergraduate Colorado residents. New Students for the 2024-2025 school year have the opportunity of applying to CSU without the...

Traditional college remains part of the plan for many graduating seniors, but more are questioning if that is the right path for them.

National trends show traditional college entrance declining

Abby Kearns and Melia Sloss May 3, 2023

As the 2022-2023 school year wraps up, seniors are submerged in their post-secondary plans. With factors like college debt, the economy, and means of labor, there’s been a decrease in the amount of high...

Teenagers typically make between $13 and $17 an hour at their jobs.

Jobs teach high school students independence for college (Opinion)

Chiara Puccia, Writer February 7, 2023

Being a student is a full-time job and can be expensive which means having a steady income is a great way to financially support oneself. Students pay for many things when attending college: school supplies,...

Where are they going 2023

Where are they going?: Kyra Haan

Jorja Haskin, Editor January 10, 2023

After attending Mead High School for four years, senior Kyra Haan (‘23) plans to attend Embry Riddle Aeronautical University in Daytona Beach, Florida. There she is looking forward to studying aerospace...

Syvannah Miller (‘22) looks forward to studying criminal justice, and she hopes one day to be in the FBI.

Where are they going?: Syvannah Miller

Ana Carrillo, Editor May 27, 2022

Syvannah Miller (‘22) is looking forward to attending Northern Arizona University in the fall to study criminal justice. She wants to earn a Doctorate in Psychology one day. When Miller was younger,...

Hlavacek looks forward to attending CSU in Fort Collins.

Where are they going?: Scarlett Hlavacek

Ana Carrillo, Editor May 27, 2022

As her high school career comes to an end, Scarlett Hlavacek (‘22) plans on attending CSU in Fort Collins where she will be studying business. Some of Hlavacek’s favorite memories during High School...

Melanie Vazquez looks forward to being an ASL interpreter.

Where are they going?: Melanie Vazquez

Ana Carrillo, Editor May 27, 2022

Melanie Vazquez (‘22) looks forward to finishing high school and attending Front Range Community College where she will major to be an American Sign Language interpreter. When asked what made her choose...

In a press conference with The Mav, counselors admitted that their information often isn’t heard by students despite their efforts.

Counselor communication often doesn’t get through to students

Haley Justin, Writer May 22, 2022

Counselors are constantly communicating with the students of MHS. They send out information about scholarships, college and career opportunities and planning, and their newsletter. “We reach out by...

There are countless online resources for those researching colleges and solidifying their plans. MHS counselors are also great to talk to if students want college advice or help.

The “best” time to start thinking about college varies by student

Ana Stewart, Writer February 14, 2022

As some look at college as their next step following high school, it’s good to answer the question: when is the best time to start thinking about colleges? Everyone has their own opinion and not everyone...

The counseling office at Mead High School has a lot of resources for students looking to find scholarships.

“How Are You Doing Today?”: MHS counseling podcast gives students an opportunity to hear from professional speakers

Skylar Whalen, Editor-in-Chief April 22, 2021

The Mead High Counseling Department officially has its own podcast available on all major media platforms, according to an email sent out on Wednesday, April 21. It is titled, "How Are You Doing Today?"...

 A string of banners representing various colleges lines the counseling office.

Being prepared for college is more than performing well on tests and earning high grades

Brenna Gant, Writer April 14, 2021

As seniors take their final steps in their high school years, it’s clear to see that many struggle to understand the required tasks that help us to become independent in the real world. Graduating...

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