Applying for scholarships requires time. You have to research the scholarship, fill out the application, send it in, and wait for the scholarship committee’s response. But what if you could earn free money for college without filling out a scholarship application? Here are 3 ways you can earn money for college with very little … Continue reading 3 Ways to Earn Money for College Without Filling Out a Scholarship Application→
School has started for most high school students and for their parents. Yes, I said parents too. They go back to school and we become chauffeurs, coaches, ports in the storm, listening ears and punching bags. College prep adds a whole new level of frustration and stress to the four high school years. A … Continue reading Wednesday’s Parent: A Day in the Life of a College-Bound Parent→
Entering middle school is a huge transition for students. They go from one classroom to multiple classrooms, lockers, multiple teachers, and more homework. The summer before your student begins middle school is the perfect time to begin preparation for the future. Although it might seem premature to start thinking about college, it’s never too … Continue reading The Summer Before Middle School (10 Tips for Moms)→
Your student’s junior year will begin in the fall. It’s time for you and your teen to sit down and evaluate goals to make sure you are on-track for the college application process. As you go back through all the grades, papers, awards and accomplishments you will be able to see your teen’s progress … Continue reading The Summer Before Junior Year of High School (10 Tips for Moms)→
Not much advice is given for the sophomore year of high school. It’s almost as if it’s not an important year in high school. But it is. Every year in high school is important if your child wants to move on to higher education. Your teen has jumped in and is now a “seasoned” … Continue reading The Summer Before Sophomore Year of High School (10 Tips for Moms)→
The summer is a good time for you to have a conversation with your future high school student. Sit down and have a discussion about the value of an education, how you see your role as a parent, some basic expectations, courses your student will take, the value of a good reputation, good citizenship and … Continue reading The Summer Before Freshman Year of High School (10 Tips for Moms)→
The lazy, hazy, crazy days of summer. Kids are out of school. Families take vacations. The last thing anyone wants to think about is scholarship searching. But wait! It’s the best time for a summer scholarship project. Spend the summer searching and applying for scholarships. Everyone is playing and your college-bound teen will be hard at … Continue reading The Summer Scholarship Project→
Tomorrow night Pennsylvania College of Technology will be the guest on #CampusChat (9PM ET). I’m excited to hear from them about why you should choose Penn College and share their unique philosophy of higher education. After much exposure to the college itself, its course materials, and speaking with its faculty and administration, I have … Continue reading Degrees That Work: Why Choose Pennsylvania College of Technology?→
With the rising tuition costs every year, it is getting difficult for students and their families to pay for the college because the financial aid packages they get from college are not sufficient to cover the other costs including room, books and other necessities. If they can apply for scholarships, this additional college debt … Continue reading Scholarship Friday: Maximizing College Scholarship Options→
What is a perfect fit college? When asked, “how do you determine if a college is the right fit?”, overlook all the emotional motives: Your friends are going there Your parents went there You like the football team Your boyfriend/girlfriend has chosen it You want to impress your friends by the name You want … Continue reading Wednesday’s Parent: What is a Perfect Fit College?→
