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...
by Ali Roth | May 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. Why is that? Too many As. According to the New...
by Ali Roth | Mar 29, 2020 | Articles, College Prep, Financial Aid & Scholarships
Earning $8,000 over three days is great. Earning $40,000 by just changing your intended major is even better. Negotiating college scholarships with the colleges that accepted you can trigger big money. One of our students, Jake, has been agonizing over four terrific...
by Ali Roth | Mar 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 | Feb 9, 2020 | Articles, College Prep, Financial Aid & Scholarships
Unless you have a hefty college fund, financing your college education may be your only option. But don’t despair. If you’d rather not drown in student debt, here are a few strategies to keep your loans to a minimum. 1. Stick to an in-state school or affordable...
by Adam Pieper | Sep 5, 2019 | Articles, College Prep, Financial Aid & Scholarships
A 2018 study by the Stanford Graduate School of Education tried to answer this question, by looking at ranking methodology, the impact of selectivity on student success, and what “right fit” means in school choice. Methodology Every published ranking uses multiple...
