Billions of dollars in scholarships are available for high school and college students. But last year, American students left $100M in scholarships on the table. Why aren’t students claiming this money? I surveyed 1,000 students, and many said: “I don’t know how to get started applying for scholarships.” “I can’t
Table of Contents College Board ends SAT Subject Tests Earlier this month, the College Board announced that it would end the SAT Subject Test in June 2021. You may or may not have heard of this test. Earlier in my career working with students, it was a popular way to
Table of Contents As you begin to build your college list, it can be daunting to know which options to choose. Especially since we’re living through a pandemic and many schools are still shut down and not conducting campus visits or information sessions. There are over 5,000 colleges in the
When it comes to preparing for college applications, first you want to make sure that you get organized. It does not matter if you have impressive grades and test scores. Or if you are super involved with extracurricular activities and your teachers speak about you with high regard. All of
For the second year, the Common App features a question for you to write about how the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted you. There is no doubt that coronavirus has disrupted our lives. For starters, many schools closed in March 2020 and stayed closed through the 2020-2021 school year. For many
