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Choosing a College Major: Which Major is Right for Me?
Mar 02, 2023 | By: Ascent
Categories: Blog, For Bootcamps, For College Students, For High School Students, For Students
Stuck on what to choose? Here are a few questions you can ask to help identify your goals and interests… Read More
Choosing a College Major: Which Major is Right for Me?
5 Ascent Employees Share Their Community College Journey
May 10, 2022 | By: Ascent
Categories: Blog, For College Students, For High School Students, For Students
Our team members all took different paths and ended up here at Ascent! Read their community college experience and tips… Read More
5 Ascent Employees Share Their Community College Journey
Breaking into Tech: Shelbi Chandler | MarketPlaces Commerce Business Partner, Google
Dec 09, 2022 | By: Ascent
Categories: Blog, Celebrating Women, For Bootcamps, For College Students, For Students
We had chatted with Shelbi about how she fell in love with tech, and what companies can do to make… Read More
Breaking into Tech: Shelbi Chandler | MarketPlaces Commerce Business Partner, Google
Searching for an Internship? 6 Interns Share Their Red & Green Flags
Apr 27, 2022 | By: Ascent
Categories: Blog, For College Students, For High School Students, For Students
Our team of interns shared why they wanted an internship, red and green flags when searching, and what ultimately determined… Read More
Searching for an Internship? 6 Interns Share Their Red & Green Flags
The Micro Internship: a Virtual Experience with a Hands-On Outcome
Apr 27, 2022 | By: Ascent
Categories: Blog, For College Students, For High School Students, For Students
Explore our links throughout the blog to learn more about how you can find a micro-internship opportunity to expand your… Read More
The Micro Internship: a Virtual Experience with a Hands-On Outcome | Ascent Funding
6 Thoughtful Gifts to Give Someone Starting a Coding Bootcamp
Apr 21, 2022 | By: Abigail Liu
Categories: Blog, For Bootcamps, For Students
Starting a tech bootcamp can be a big step. Whether it’s your roommate or friend, here are six gifts to… Read More
Thoughtful Gifts for Bootcamp Students | Ascent Funding
Coding Bootcamp Alumni Share The Best Ways to Avoid Burnout
Apr 19, 2022 | By: Ascent
Categories: Blog, For Bootcamps, For Students
We had the opportunity to talk with some bootcamp alumni about how they battled burnout and what advice they have… Read More
Battling Coding Bootcamp Burnout | Ascent Funding
How to Prep For Your College Graduation: A Checklist
Apr 13, 2022 | By: Ascent
Categories: Blog, For College Students, For Students
What I need to complete in my last semester of college has been a priority. Here’s a checklist I created… Read More
How to Prep For Your College Graduation: A Checklist
Breaking Into Tech: Courtney Cox | Associate Software Developer, Sky
Mar 24, 2022 | By: Ascent
Categories: Blog, Celebrating Women, For Bootcamps
We chatted with Courtney about her experiences in the tech world, and what tips she has for others looking to… Read More
Breaking Into Tech: Courtney Cox | Associate Software Developer, Sky
What Are Parent PLUS Loans? Know the Facts
Jun 09, 2025 | By: Ascent
Categories: Blog, For Cosigners, For Students
What are Parent PLUS loans, and should you look into one? Ascent Funding breaks down what Parent PLUS loans are… Read More
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