The Scholarship Survival Guide: Tips to Keep You Sane
Anyone else not feeling very demure NOR very mindful this fall? The good news is that there’s a ton of great scholarship opportunities right now! And don’t worry - applying…
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The Essay that Won Me $406,000
Jane introduces us to her multi-scholarship-winning essay. Sitting pretty with a 2.7 GPA in your junior year of high school doesn’t exactly scream “scholarship.” The year before, my older sister…
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Eight Things Incoming Freshmen Should Be Doing This Summer
Are you getting ready for your first year of college? Check out our checklist for incoming freshmen:
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Avoid Senioritis! Stay Motivated Your Senior Year
Don’t catch senioritis your final year of high school! These tips will help you stay the course so you can start your college experience without a hitch.
It’s a battle (almost) as old as time itself- how do you stay motivated when senioritis is nipping at your heels?
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Understanding Your College Financial Aid Award Letter
Evaluating and comparing college costs can be confusing. Here are things to keep in mind while reviewing your College Financial Aid Award Letter.
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College Application Tips You Should Read Before You Apply
You’ve done the campus tours. You’ve narrowed your list down to about ten potential schools. You’ve got some “reach” schools and some back up schools.
Now it’s time for the hard part: college applications.
So many schools, so little time! No need to worry. We’re here to help.
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The Only High School Senior Year Bucket List You Need
Your senior year of high school is a big one. Make the most of it by crossing these items off your bucket list.
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Do I Have a Chance if I have Been Waitlisted?
Being on the waitlist can be very taxing on the nerves. It is good to have all of the details of what this means so you can put your mind at ease.
Being on the waitlist can be very taxing on the nerves. It is good to have all of the details of what this means so you can put your mind at ease.It’s called the waitlist for a reason. First you have to wait…and wait. And then you wait some more, all the while wondering about your college waitlist chances. As the time goes on, you can’t help but let the same question keep playing on repeat in your head: Do I even have a chance?
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Every College Checklist You Need For Summer
There are so many moving parts, it just makes sense to have a handful of checklists to follow when preparing for college.Let’s face it – when it comes to searching, applying and (finally!) attending college, there are a lot of deadlines to keep track of. And on top of those deadlines are all of the other things you need to do to prepare for what will be one of the biggest accomplishments in your life. All of those due dates, to-do’s and lists floating around in your brain can get a little overwhelming. That’s where the college checklist comes into play.
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Community Service: Do Good and Look Good To Colleges
