With the Christmas season upon us and students out of school, it’s a good time to look at what lies ahead and make some plans to hit the ground running in January 2016. First things first, take a look at scholarships with January deadlines. These should be at the top of your list to … Continue reading College Planning for 2016
What are your student’s college dreams? There are many reasons your child may not get into a specific college—but you should never be one of them. Sometimes it simply comes down to other applicants being more qualified—whether that be through grades or extracurriculars, maturity level or how admissions officers feel a student will jibe … Continue reading Don’t Let the Wrong Things Stand in the Way of Your Child’s College Dreams
It’s Scholarship Friday here at Parents Countdown to College Coach. Today I’m sharing my best scholarship search tips from TeenLife.com. Five Steps to a Winning Scholarship Application Once you find the scholarship, even if you qualify, it’s important to “package” yourself to get the attention of the scholarship judges. Here are some great tips that … Continue reading Scholarship Search Extravaganza
During these tough economic times, everyone is finding ways to cut costs. Pinching pennies and forgoing that latte can add up, but what about paying less for those college expenses: tuition, room and board, books, and meals. Until our economy picks up and catches up with the rising cost of tuition, parents and students … Continue reading 10 Tips to Help Cut College Costs
To celebrate National Scholarship Month, Sallie Mae is offering student’s the chance to win $5000 toward the cost of college. All you have to do to be entered is to register for their scholarship search engine. Here’s a short video on how it works: Don’t pass up the chance to win FREE money for … Continue reading National Scholarship Month: Kicks off with a $5000 Scholarship from Sallie Mae
Paying for college is an uphill battle filled with mindboggling FAFSA paperwork and a steady stream of education bills. Stress due to how individuals will pay for college, housing, textbooks, and extra fees can be a continual buzz at the back of the mind. In order to avoid thousands upon thousands of dollars in … Continue reading Strategizing Paying for College
The Frame My Future Scholarship Contest is unlike most of the traditional scholarships, there are no essays to write, no grade or academic requirements—it is all about creativity. Students are challenged to create a visual entry, whether it is a photograph, collage, painting, illustration, poem, short story—any single piece that demonstrates what he/she would like … Continue reading Frame My Future Scholarship from DiplomaFrame
The College application season has begun. Students are now feeling the pressure of the college weight on their shoulders, as their future planning starts becoming a reality. But for parents, this may also be an even more stressful time. As a parent, how are you supposed to increase your child’s chances of getting into … Continue reading Helping Your Student Make the College Decision
The Scholastic Art & Writing Awards—the nation’s longest-running and most prestigious recognition initiative for creative teens—are now accepting submissions for the 2016 program year with new scholarship opportunities provided by Neiman Marcus, The Herb Block Foundation and RBC Capital Markets. For 93 years, the Scholastic Art & Writing Awards have identified the early promise of … Continue reading Scholastic Art & Writing Awards
Today’s Guest Post is from Shaan Patel, found of 2400 Expert This is perhaps the most common question we get asked at 2400 Expert. Parents always want to know when the “best” time to take the SAT is. First, let’s discuss what your high school counselor will probably tell your child. Traditionally, counselors advise … Continue reading When Should Your Child Take the SAT?