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,…
Posted inScholarships
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…
Posted inCollege Life General Preparing for College
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,…
Posted inPreparing for College
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?
Posted inFinancial Aid Preparing for College
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.
Posted inCollege Life
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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Boost Your Resume with On-Campus Activities
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College on-campus activities are very important. One of the top reasons you should join an extracurricular: they look great on your resume!
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3 Easy Ways to Make Your Scholarship Essay Stand out
Here are a few quick tips to keep in mind for your scholarship essay:
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12 Ways to Overcome Anxiety Before Your Next Test
It’s just a test, right? So why do you get so nervous? For some students, taking a low-point pop quiz holds the same level of anxiety as taking the SATs. What gives?
Posted inCollege Life
The Perfect Cure for College Homesickness
Whether you’re in your first year or your fourth year, college homesickness is going to hit you.
