Public or private college? Know the differences between the two and some questions to ask to help make your best choice. Consider applying to both public and private colleges, including some community colleges. This helps you keep your options open and creates even...
What’s the best-paying job you can have as a high school student? Spending quality time improving your ACT® Test score is a trigger for big scholarships that can make college affordable. Apply these steps, and watch your ACT® Test score increase. 1. Prepare early and...
One of the biggest misunderstandings about merit-based scholarships is that they’re only for top students, like those scoring a 31 or 32 on the ACT® Test. False. Many colleges offer great merit scholarships for lower scores too. But which colleges offer some of the...
Avoid These FAFSA Mistakes (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) The FAFSA application is important for both need-based and merit aid. Avoid these FAFSA mistakes that can cost you college money. 1: Not completing the FAFSA Even if you don’t think you’ll qualify...
Ask John Anything! The Scholarship Search Earning scholarships and merit-based aid can truly make a difference in the quality and cost of your college experience. The scholarships you earn will decrease the amount you pay or borrow for school. Everyone encourages you...
So, a student asked you for a recommendation letter. Now what? How do you write a high-impact recommendation letter? Recommendations are critical for securing scholarships and admission. A 2019 survey from the National Association for College Admission Counseling...
Scholarships come in all types and sizes. Indeed, scholarships are available for students who started a lawn care business or designed a greeting card.—even scholarships for being tall. What about scholarships based on homeschooling? For students educated at home...
You’ve taken the new Digital SAT® Test and received your scores. But how are these scores calculated? You can compare your score to the national average by knowing how SAT® Test scores are calculated. Total SAT® Test Score Total SAT® Test scores range from 400 to...
When you choose a Financial Safety School, you pick a school that allows for financial freedom, not future debt. Avoid Extensive Student Debt The average debt for college graduates is $35,210 as of March 2026. College should create financial freedom, not indebtedness....
