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...
by Ali Roth | Jun 26, 2020 | Articles, College Prep, Financial Aid & Scholarships
Since 1955, the National Merit Scholarship Program has awarded recognition and scholarships to top scholars across the country. They conduct an annual competition where fewer than 1% of students are designated as National Merit Scholars. How does one become eligible...