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Meet the 10th Graduating Class from Making Waves Academy

June 11, 2024

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From East Coast to West Coast, College Seniors Celebrate Higher Ed Journeys

May 8, 2024

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Advice From a First-Gen Grad: College is About the People You Meet

April 22, 2024

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Four Learnings From My Nonlinear Career Journey

April 15, 2024

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Using AI for Social Good: Helping Young People Set Goals, Finish Their Education, and Start Careers

April 8, 2024

Five Tips to Stand Out in Your Internship

March 18, 2024

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A World of Possibilities: From UC Berkeley to Studying in Portugal to Interning in Spain

March 15, 2024

A Making Waves and Braven Partnership for the Next Generation of Leaders

February 19, 2024

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College Scholarships and Coaching for Bay Area Students: Application Open!

January 15, 2024

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Three Ways to Overcome Imposter Syndrome in College

December 12, 2023

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From 5th Grade to Senior Year: Preparing for College

December 11, 2023

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The Journey to a Debt-Free Degree and Business Career

December 7, 2023

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