Ascent Blog: Blog

Your Guide to Voting in College: Tips for Students and First-Time Voters
Being a college student means you’re consistently busy. Whether it’s figuring out where to live, what classes to take, or… Read More
10 Key Financial Terms To Know Before You Graduate
Transitioning out of school can be overwhelming and often comes with many changes. Whether it’s graduating from high school, moving… Read More
What Is a Coding Bootcamp?
Oct 20, 2023 | By: Ascent
Categories: Blog, For Bootcamps, For High School Students
A coding bootcamp is an accelerated learning program for students to learn how to code in different programming languages. Learn… Read More
How to Make a Digital Portfolio as a Student
Dec 20, 2024 | By: Ascent
Categories: Blog, For College Students, For Students
I like to think of portfolios as an extension of a resume. Portfolios are filled with things I wish to… Read More
5 Ascent Interns Share Their Best Productivity Tips
We asked 5 Ascent interns to share their best productivity tips for balancing academics, work, and other commitments. Read More
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
How to Pay for Grad School
Jan 17, 2025 | By: Ascent
Categories: Blog, For Grad Students, For Students
Thinking of applying to grad school but don't know how to pay for it? Learn about the many ways to… 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

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