WHITTIER COLLEGE
Major
Business Administration/
Music Industry and Technology
Acceptances
California State University,
Dominguez Hills
University of Arizona
University of Redlands
San Diego State University
San Jose State University
San Francisco State University
St. Mary’s College
Alma mater
La Jolla Country Day
Highlights
Edward F. Plant Scholarship
Raytheon Hispanic Organization for Leadership and Advancement Scholarship
Community Service Recognition: Over 200 hrs. at King/Chavez Elementary
Dinorah's Story
My parents told me at a young age that education is the only way to get ahead, and that better opportunities in life are achieved through education.
Ever since learning this, I have worked hard to get the best possible grades.
Being a person who does not settle for anything less than the best, I decided that graduating from high school was not enough.
Not Easily Satisfied
Earning a high school diploma (though a great achievement, and one of my dreams) does not open doors, and I am not satisfied with mediocrity.
I will pursue a post-secondary education, and even go on to graduate school in the hopes of attaining an MBA.
At BLCI, I received tutoring and college planning assistance. Through BLCI, I was able to visit different colleges and universities.
I also participated in different volunteer activities, like the neighborhood clean-up or trips to the food bank.
More importantly, BLCI helped me keep on the path I had set for myself.
New Opportunities
While my parents never denied my brothers and I anything we needed, there was rarely any extra money in our home.
BLCI gave me the opportunity of a lifetime by helping me get into La Jolla Country Day, a college preparatory school.
At Country Day, I received an education of the best caliber, with one-on-one attention and help from teachers and more hands-on learning.
I have also been able to travel and see things I would not have dreamed of if I had gone to public school.
Fulfilling my Dream
I hope I will be an inspiration for the rest of my family, and for my community.
I hope it will send the message that, regardless of your circumstances, going to college is possible.