January 2024 is waving goodbye and I thought it would be fun to take a look at the top 5 articles (the ones with the most views and engagement) from 2023.

If you missed any of these, now’s your chance!

What are the Odds of Winning a Scholarship

Over 1.7 million scholarships are awarded annually; however, only 7% of college students will receive one. On average, first-time undergraduates who receive government grants and scholarships at a 4-year college receive about $14,890 annually. On average, a student who receives a scholarship or grant at a private 4-year college will receive $8,005 more than a student in a public 4-year college.

That sounds depressing and you might ask what my odds are of winning a scholarship, but all hope is not lost. Many students and their families have applied for scholarships and used them to pay for college. But you need to know the facts.

100+ College Prep Resources

It’s exhausting searching and scouring the internet for the right information when it comes to helping your student prepare for college. But what if you could use ONLY ONE RESOURCE and find everything you ever wanted to know about college prep? Wouldn’t that be amazing?

Here it is. I’ve done the research, examined the links and their resources, and compiled a list of 100+ college prep resources for you. (If you know of others, please leave them in the comments and I will add them to the list!)

6 Ways to Search for College Scholarships

For college-bound students, scholarships can fill in the gap between what you can afford and the cost of the school. Most students believe college scholarships are a pipe dream if they aren’t athletes or 4.0 students. But nothing could be further from the truth. There are thousands of scholarships available for the taking. You just need to find them.

There are six key places to look. But remember: Finding them is half the battle. You must put in the effort to apply and be vigilant in paying attention to requirements and deadlines.

10 Ways Parents Can Help with College Prep

As a parent, you most certainly think about your child’s future and so often college prep is a part of that future. You may see them as an engineer, a teacher, or a doctor. You may picture them at your alma mater or being the first in your family to attend college. Maybe you just hope they find a passion and pursue it. Whatever you hope, you want what is best for your child and to support them in achieving their goals.

College prep is a team effort. While the student leads the team and is ultimately the one who makes the final decision, parents can participate. This is an overwhelming process to handle alone, and parents can ease some of the tremendous stress and burden.

High School Graduation: Letting Go Without Holding On

High school graduation is approaching for seniors, and some tearful goodbyes may be approaching for their parents. Your emotions will transition from pride for their accomplishments to dread and sadness as they move on to the next phase of their lives.

Letting go is never easy. But if you’ve done your job, your student is ready to move to the next phase of their life, which means living independently.

While you are hear, peruse my other content. You might find some much-needed encouragement, advice, or information.