Scholarships.com’s “You Like Me…You Really Like Me” Facebook Scholarship is awarding a $1000 scholarship or a Kindle Fire for college. It’s easy (and everyone likes this kind of scholarship) to enter and the deadline is March 31st. According to Scholarships.com, here’s what you need to do: Love our scholarship search? Tell us why. Is … Continue reading Scholarship Friday: “You Like Me…You Really Like Me” Facebook Scholarship→
Since May 2011, visitors to Pinterest have increased by 2, 702.2% and with over a million visitors every single day, it’s an excellent source for information. If you’re not using Pinterest during the college prep process, you’re neglecting a valuable tool. Pinterest’s search tool allows you to organize articles and all kinds of information … Continue reading How to Use Pinterest for College Prep→
I’ve always been opinionated. Sometimes it’s gotten me into trouble, but it’s never stopped me from voicing my opinions on college topics. I’ve written posts voicing my opinions about Greek life and about forcing your child to go to college if he/she isn’t interested. It seems in the college business, everyone has an opinion. … Continue reading Mom-Approved Tips: Q&A on College Topics→
Since I’m a mom, and you’re most likely a mom (or dad), you feel a kindred spirit with other parents, especially if they have been through or are going through the college prep process. Aside from my blog, Parents Countdown to College Coach, there are other moms out there sharing their stories, their knowledge … Continue reading Mom-Approved Tips: Moms Blogging About College→
ScholarshipOpportunity.org is another resource available for parents and students to find scholarships. What makes them unique is they have created guides that have scholarships separated into categories. The Scholarship Guides According to their site, the “Scholarship Opportunities” series features scholarships available for all students as well as those specifically for minority and under-represented students. … Continue reading Scholarship Friday: ScholarshipOpportunity.org→
The FAFSA, based upon my 12 years of experience in working with college-bound high school students and their families, is a document that elicits terror and confusion. However, it really doesn’t have to be this way. I tell parents that the FAFSA really is simply an admission ticket to be considered for a wide … Continue reading Understanding Federal Student Loans→
A few years ago I was introduced to Monica Matthews, the Scholarship Mom. Her story is unique and she created a short book, How to Win College Scholarships, to introduce parents to the method she used to win scholarships for her kids. If you don’t have the book, get it. Today, however, I want … Continue reading Scholarship Friday: Tips from the Scholarship Mom→
Sign up for my FREE parent tips email and get my FREE Ebook on college financing! Or subscribe to my blog on the left and get email updates. Wednesday’s child may be full of woe but Wednesday’s Parent can substitute action for anxiety. Each Wednesday Wendy and I will provide parent tips to get and keep your student on the college track. It’s never … Continue reading Wednesday’s Parent–Parent Rivalries→
The most important advice I can give parents is: don’t ignore the FAFSA! Many parents are misinformed when it comes to the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). They believe that they make too much money to qualify for any kind of financial aid—and they decide not to file. That is the worst … Continue reading Mom-Approved Tips: Don’t Ignore the FAFSA→
As I look toward the upcoming year I am incredibly grateful for the connections I have made both with college experts and with parents of college-bound teens. Parents have become more and more involved with their student’s college application process and are looking for the best information available to help them guide and encourage. As … Continue reading 14 Reasons I became a Parent College Coach→
