Ascent Blog: For College Students

What’s the Difference Between Federal and Private Student Loans?
Federal and private student loans each have benefits and drawbacks. Learn more about what makes them different and more from… Read More
Conversations on Coaching with Felicia Wetzel, Ascent’s Student Success Coach
Jul 26, 2022 | By: Ascent
Categories: Blog, For College Students, For High School Students, For Students
Felicia Wetzel is a part of the Ascent team, driving students to become their best selves through her expertise as… Read More
Bad Credit: How It Happens and What You Can Do About It
Sep 30, 2022 | By: Ascent
Categories: Blog, Credit Card, For College Students, For High School Students, For Students
There are several numbers that will follow you throughout life. There’s your birth date, your social security number, the number… Read More
Conversations on Community with Lexi B., Creator of Sista Circle: Black Women in Tech
Jul 06, 2022 | By: Ascent
Categories: Blog, For Bootcamps, For College Students, For Students
We spoke with Lexi Butler, the creator of Sista Circle: Black Women in Tech to understand how it started and… Read More
Exploring Financial Wellness Resources In The Workplace
Jun 27, 2022 | By: Ascent
Categories: Blog, For Bootcamps, For College Students, For Students
Investing in your financial wellness not only positively impacts you, but benefits your company as a whole. Here are a… Read More
6 Tips to Help You Prep For An Informational Interview
Jun 20, 2022 | By: Abigail Liu
Categories: Blog, For College Students, For High School Students, For Students
Informational interviews can give you new insight into a future position. Here are six tips to help you prep for… Read More
4 Ascent Interns Share Their Summer Success Plans
Jun 08, 2022 | By: Ascent
Categories: Blog, For College Students, For Students
Pat yourself on the back and do a happy dance for making it through another school year. Here's what our interns… Read More
DREAMers Share Their Experience Paying for School
We chatted with DACA students who chose to take out a loan with Ascent to learn more about their experiences… Read More
10 Most Common Interview Questions for College Graduates
Jun 09, 2022 | By: Ascent
Categories: Blog, For College Students, For High School Students, For Students
Preparing for an interview as a college student? Launch yourself into your future career by following these tips on answering… Read More
The Pros & Cons of Living With Roommates
Jan 13, 2025 | By: Ascent
Categories: Blog, For College Students, For Students
Have you decided who you’re living with next year? Consider the pros and cons of living with roommates before moving… Read More