The Hastings Class of 2020 introduces itself as the first class to utilize the Band app the College and Career Center had in store for them.

For students, the Band app is a spectacular asset to use in preparation for college and has been since the beginning of the school year.

“Ever since we began utilizing Band, the results have been very effective,’’ said Hastings College and Career Advisor Kevin Cisneros. “The app itself is a great way to upload how-to videos on college information such as: FAFSA, scholarships, grant opportunities and many more. It makes things a lot easier for the students and technology is a great asset.”

Band and its resources for students have been very promising to last a long time.

The College Center has been innovating unique opportunities recently and new ways to communicate with students.

“Recently, we had a No Treat Till you Complete opportunity for students to submit three college applications before October 25th”, said Perkins. “Once they complete that, the students will be rewarded with a cupcake during their lunch periods. As for the future of the app, we have been doing stuff like this, along with voting polls that the app allows us to utilize so we know what the students want and for the future students that join.”

In like manner, the College Center hasn’t restricted its communication with only senior students, but also with junior and sophomore students.

“Like the seniors, there is a Band for the juniors and sophomores,’’ said Cisneros. “They get a huge advantage in that there is study skills tips, PSAT prep tips, scholarships, and even field trips to universities to get an experience for how colleges appear to be and makes it easier for them to choose one for their later years.’’