Previously, we talked about why applying to small scholarships is one of the best strategies you can employ to boost your chances of winning scholarships. In this article, you’ll learn why local scholarships are also another great strategy to win…
Winning scholarships is hard, but it doesn’t have to be this way. There are effective strategies you can use NOW to significantly boost your chances of winning scholarships! In this article, you’ll learn why small scholarships matter and how they…
From standardized testing to submitting college applications, the admission process is never an easy experience. And even when you finally receive your acceptance letters the next challenge is deciding where you want to spend the next four years of your…
“Student loans are often included in the ‘net price’ or ‘out-of-pocket costs,’ which conditionally lower your cost of attendance for a given academic year.” Colleges sometimes inadvertently make their financial aid letter ambiguous and this can result in mistakes made…
In a previous article, we talked about red flags to look out for when applying for scholarships. We’re going to expand on that topic and focus on things you can do to protect yourself from getting scammed. Unfortunately, there are…
Email lists are one of the best scholarship resources PERIOD. And here’s why… Most scholarship-awarding institutions, such as universities, non-profits, corporations, federal agencies, and local governments, offer an email list or newsletter. The spectrum of emails these institutions send will…
Your college campus is the best place to start your scholarship search because it offers multiple sources of institutional scholarships. Sources of scholarships include: Scholarship/Financial aid office Department office Student organizations Institutional scholarships are need or merit-based financial aid provided…
Deciding whether to take advanced placement (AP) classes will be a tough decision but it’s only the first step. Now come planning and logistics. In this article, you will learn quick tips and best practices for thinking about AP classes…
Advanced Placement (AP) classes are a popular choice among students as a way of showing colleges they challenged themselves throughout high school. Unfortunately, many of these students dive in headfirst without much thought other than the benefits they provide. In…
High school is a rite of passage into adulthood that ushers in a time of growth and self-exploration. Freshman year will be the start of this journey and play such an important role in the college admission process. However, with…