by Ali Roth | Mar 5, 2021 | Articles, College Prep, Financial Aid & Scholarships
When it comes to college admissions, many students automatically think about the looming deadlines or about waiting nervously to hear back from schools at the same time as all their classmates. While that might be the case for many students, students applying to...
by Ali Roth | Feb 5, 2021 | Articles, College Prep, Financial Aid & Scholarships
One of the biggest misunderstandings when it comes to merit-based scholarships is the idea that they’re only for top students, like those scoring a 31 or 32 on the ACT. But that’s just not the case. Many colleges offer great merit scholarships for lower scores too....
by Ali Roth | Aug 27, 2020 | Articles, College Prep, Financial Aid & Scholarships
What do colleges look for in future students? And how do you make sure you show your top colleges what they want to see? While each college’s requirements are different, most boil down to a few keys for success. Keep reading to see what colleges look for—and tips to...
by Ali Roth | Aug 20, 2020 | Articles, Financial Aid & Scholarships, Homeschool
Scholarships come in all shapes and sizes. There are scholarships for students who started a lawn care business, and scholarships for designing a greeting card. Even scholarships for being tall! But what about scholarships based on how and where you went to school?...
by Ali Roth | Aug 7, 2020 | Articles, College Prep, Financial Aid & Scholarships
Is it time to kill the ACT and SAT? It’s a valid question. But even as universities make temporary moves to be test-optional in light of current events, these tests still play a significant role in college admissions. More colleges have gone...
by Ali Roth | Aug 5, 2020 | Articles, College Prep, Financial Aid & Scholarships
So, a student asked you for a recommendation letter. Now what? How do you write a recommendation letter? Recommendations are critical for securing scholarships and acceptance letters. When it comes to writing recommendations, teachers and counselors play a big role in...
