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How the PSAT Can Open Doors to Scholarships
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How the PSAT Can Open Doors to Scholarships

The PSAT: The Little Test That Could Be Worth BIG Money Practice for what’s next. Discover what’s possible. Practice Scholarships Next steps By Sherri Ross, Imagine Scholarships Money Monday on…
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Posted by Regan October 19, 2026
Your Mid-Summer Check-In: Reset, Recharge, and Get Ready for Fall
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Your Mid-Summer Check-In: Reset, Recharge, and Get Ready for Fall

Summer has a way of moving fast. One minute it’s sunscreen and long weekends, and suddenly school emails, tuition bills, class schedules, and deadlines start popping up again. This is…
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Posted by Regan July 14, 2026
Red Kite’s July Scholarship Spotlight
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Red Kite’s July Scholarship Spotlight

Summer is in full swing, and July brings a fresh round of scholarship opportunities to explore! Whether you are preparing for the fall semester, planning ahead for future college costs,…
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Posted by Regan July 1, 2026
Your 4-Week Summer Scholarship Sprint
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Your 4-Week Summer Scholarship Sprint

Turn Summer Into Scholarship Season Summer is one of the best times to make scholarship progress. The school year is over, deadlines aren't piling up quite as fast, and even…
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Posted by Regan June 15, 2026
Make Summer Count: A Simple Plan for What Comes Next
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Make Summer Count: A Simple Plan for What Comes Next

Summer is often seen as a break from school responsibilities, but it can also be one of the best opportunities for students to quietly get ahead before fall deadlines, expenses,…
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Posted by Regan May 21, 2026
The Scholarship Search Playbook: What to Avoid + What to Trust
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The Scholarship Search Playbook: What to Avoid + What to Trust

Finding scholarships shouldn’t feel like gambling with your time, or your personal information. And with scholarship tools and platforms sometimes changing course (or even shutting down) with little warning, it…
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Posted by Regan March 12, 2026
Happy New Year from Red Kite
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Happy New Year from Red Kite

Happy New Year! As we head into a new year, we want to say a sincere thank you for being part of the Red Kite community. Students, parents, and educators,…
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Posted by Regan January 6, 2026
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Avoid Senioritis! Stay Motivated Your Senior Year

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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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Posted by Regan April 16, 2018
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Understanding Your College Financial Aid Award Letter

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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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Posted by Regan April 2, 2018
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4 Steps to a 4.0 Semester

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This is the only plan you’ll ever need for taking notes in class and studying for exams. It’s time tested and simple. You’ll be smiling ear to ear when you start to see the results, but you have to follow all of the rules for this to work.

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Posted by Regan January 1, 2018

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