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Many students want to pursue an internship, but struggle to find one that aligns with their interests. That's where Ladder Internships comes in. I recently spoke with Rachel Berkower of Ladder Internships. In our conversation, we discussed: What kind of students are the best fit for Ladder Internships The types of internships that are available How Ladder Internships help students in their college application and beyond And much more… To learn more about Ladder Internships, click here: https://www.ladderinternships.com/ Be sure to tell them you heard this interview to save 10%! ---------- Did you know that when our kids turn 18, we lose the legal ability to help them in medical and financial emergencies? If your child is turning 18, whether they are going away to college or remaining at home, please consider getting a Power of Attorney in place. You can use my discount code, ScholarshipCoach20, to take 20% off the total price at Mama Bear Legal Forms. ---------- This Week's Featured Scholarships: $1000 KB Delta College Scholarship $1500 Financial Empowerment Scholarship $2000 GeneTex Scholarship $2000 Office Chairs Unlimited Scholarship $2000 HireAHelper Skilled Trade & Technology Scholarship $5000 Christian College Scholarship ---------- Subscribe to our free newsletter, Your Daily Scholarship, here: https://nodebtcollege.substack.com/  

I recently spoke with Maggie Finn and Jacklyn Angell of Summit Academic Support. In our conversation, we discussed: The biggest mistake students make when writing their college essays—and how they can avoid it. How students can make their college essay stand out, even if they don't have a “dramatic” story to tell Common myth about college essays. How students can find their unique voice when writing their essays. Some of Maggie and Jacklyn's favorite transformation stories of working with students. What should families look for when choosing someone to help with college essays. To connect with Maggie and Jacklyn, go to https://www.summitacademicsupport.com/ ---------- I have long said that scholarships give students and parents freedom. But, scholarships also give them power. It's never too early to begin a student's scholarship journey, and it's only too late if the student has graduated from college. If you would like to begin your scholarship journey, check out the Scholarship Navigator Program for the Class of 2026, or for the Class of 2027, or for the Class of 2028. Go to www.ScholarshipGPS.com/services to find the right program for your student. ---------- This Week's Featured Scholarships: $1000 DRS Gabe Jenks Memorial Scholarship $2500 Mesothelioma Cancer Victims Memorial Scholarship $1000 Footsteps to Your Future Fall Scholarship $1000 Law Office of Philip R. Nathe Scholarship Weekender: $1000 No Essay Scholarship ---------- Subscribe to our free newsletter, Your Daily Scholarship, here: https://nodebtcollege.substack.com/  

I recently spoke with Steve Tapper of Tapper College Counseling. In our conversation, we discussed: The workflow that Steve uses to help students through the entire college admissions process. College list-building strategies and considerations Types of college fit: academic, social, and financial Resources for building a college list To connect with Steve, go to tappercollegecounseling.com. Steve offers 30-minute complimentary meeting and works with families across the US. Steve is sharing his college planning chart for grades 9-12. You can download the chart for free here: https://www.tappercollegecounseling.com/home#chart Steve is so in demand that his Class of 2026 cohort is filled. However, Steve is taking new students for the Class of 2027 and after. ---------- Click here to read "Good Friends Don't Necessarily Make Good Roommates" by Karen Dentler ---------- Scholarships for the Classes of 2028 and 2029! Starting your scholarship journey as a high school freshman or sophomore provides your student with many advantages, including: Getting a head start with scholarships compared to their peers - I've had freshmen win $2500 scholarships and sophomores win $5000 scholarships! More opportunities to earn scholarships Resume enhancement (a scholarship win on a resume looks great!) Improved writing skills (needed to do well in college!) Preparation for the huge scholarships open during senior year Great practice for the college admissions process The opportunity to build a set of re-usable essays for future scholarship applications And much more However, most families struggle with the scholarship process, which is why we are proud to introduce… The Scholarship Navigator Program for High School Freshmen and Sophomores This program includes: Monthly webinars: A new topic or scholarship will be covered in depth during these live webinars. Plus, time will be allotted for Q&A. Online Support: You'll have direct email access to Dave The Scholarship Coach, a seasoned expert in the field. Dave is here to help you navigate the complex world of scholarships and get your questions answered! A custom list of scholarships for which your Class of 2028 or Class of 2029 grad is eligible. Your student's custom list will include a minimum of 20 scholarships, including national and local scholarships (if local scholarships are available) and a mix of small and large scholarships. Personalized help with up to three scholarship applications & essays each month. These can be any scholarships of your choice, not just scholarships from your custom list. (Please allow three business days for feedback on your scholarship essays, projects, and applications.) Access to the Scholarship GPS Course, where students can learn best practices for scholarship success. Lessons include: How/Where to find scholarships, application and essay best practices, sample scholarship-winning essays, and much more. To learn more, go to https://www.scholarshipgps.com/scholarship-navigator-for-high-school-freshmen-sophomores ---------- This Week's Featured Scholarships: $1000 Crowder Law Firm Scholarship $5000 Hearts for Community Scholarship $1000 Elite Lawyer Scholarship $1000 Video Scholarship Appily Easy Money No-Essay Scholarship ---------- Subscribe to our free newsletter, Your Daily Scholarship, here: https://nodebtcollege.substack.com/  

Start your scholarship journey this summer with the Scholarship Summer Camp. Your student will learn the skills needed for scholarship success by applying for real scholarships, including a $35,000 scholarship capstone project! Every Monday through Thursday, a new, pre-recorded lesson will be released. On Thursday evenings, we will be live (but recorded for future viewing), discussing the week's lessons and taking Q&A. This online program provides both on-demand and live learning opportunities. Best of all your student will apply for real scholarships during the course of the camp! In fact, your student will apply for scholarships offering more than $40,000 in potential winnings! The Scholarship Summer Camp starts June 2, 2025, and runs for 6 weeks. Here's an overview of what will be covered each week: Week 1: The Basics: The tools, documents, and resources you need for scholarship success. Week 2: Your Personal Narrative: Learn how to build your Personal Narrative, a key component for scholarship success. Week 3: Finding The Right Scholarships For You: Learn where to look and how to determine which scholarships are the best ones to apply for. Week 4: Why Do You Deserve To Win This Scholarship? (Apply for a Real Scholarship This Week!) Week 5: Topical Scholarships (Apply for Another Real Scholarship This Week!) Week 6: $35,000 Capstone Scholarship Project! The Scholarship Summer Camp is for high school students in the Classes of 2026, 2027, 2028, and 2029. Click here to register today: https://www.scholarshipgps.com/summercamp ---------- This Week's Featured Scholarships: $1000 MyBioSource Inc. Scholarship for STEM Majors $1000 Supporting STEM Scholarship $1500 SAR Youth Video Contest (For Grades 6-12) $1000 Educational Scholarship $2000 Zac Zolin Scholarship $1000 Double A Solutions Scholarship ---------- Subscribe to our free newsletter, Your Daily Scholarship, here: https://nodebtcollege.substack.com/

I recently spoke with Sam Bernstein, co-founder of Loper, a free mobile app designed to help students explore and discover their best educational opportunities after high school. The inspiration for Loper came out of the pandemic, where “life on pause” led to two college friends (Sam and his co-founder Eric) spending long nights discussing their shared passion: education. Fast forward two years and they quit their jobs to launch Loper, which has now helped nearly 200,000 students find best-fit opportunities after high school. Since founding Loper Sam has spoken at nearly a dozen industry conferences, and he always loves the opportunity to present to both students and parents on college and career readiness. Sam lives in Chicago, loves to bike, and (so far) has kept up with his 2025 resolution to read more fiction. In our conversation, Sam and I discussed: How students can use the Loper app to discover their best fit college How parents can use the app to help their student better manage the college planning process How counselors can use Loper to help their students with the college process And much more… To learn more about Loper, go to getloper.com or download the app for free. ---------- Start your scholarship journey this summer with the Scholarship Summer Camp. Your student will learn the skills needed for scholarship success by applying for real scholarships, including a $35,000 scholarship capstone project! Every Monday through Thursday, a new, pre-recorded lesson will be released. On Thursday evenings, we will be live (but recorded for future viewing), discussing the week's lessons and taking Q&A. This online program provides both on-demand and live learning opportunities. Best of all your student will apply for real scholarships during the course of the camp! In fact, your student will apply for scholarships offering more than $40,000 in potential winnings! The Scholarship Summer Camp starts June 2, 2025, and runs for 6 weeks. Here's an overview of what will be covered each week: Week 1: The Basics: The tools, documents, and resources you need for scholarship success. Week 2: Your Personal Narrative: Learn how to build your Personal Narrative, a key component for scholarship success. Week 3: Finding The Right Scholarships For You: Learn where to look and how to determine which scholarships are the best ones to apply for. Week 4: Why Do You Deserve To Win This Scholarship? (Apply for a Real Scholarship This Week!) Week 5: Topical Scholarships (Apply for Another Real Scholarship This Week!) Week 6: $35,000 Capstone Scholarship Project! The Scholarship Summer Camp is for high school students in the Classes of 2026, 2027, 2028, and 2029. Click here to register today: https://www.scholarshipgps.com/summercamp ---------- This Week's Featured Scholarships: $1000 Safe Driving Scholarship $1000 Impact on the Community Scholarship $1000 Altruism + All Good Deeds Scholarship $1000 MyBioSource Inc. Scholarship for All Majors $2000 TikTok vs. Instagram Scholarship ---------- Subscribe to our free newsletter, Your Daily Scholarship, here: https://nodebtcollege.substack.com/

Avery is a first-year college student who has earned multiple scholarships. She started her scholarship journey when she participated in the Scholarship Summer Camp a few summers ago. This week, Avery shares her tips and suggestions for students on their own scholarship journey. ---------- Start your scholarship journey this summer with the Scholarship Summer Camp. Your student will learn the skills needed for scholarship success by applying for real scholarships, including a $35,000 scholarship capstone project! Every Monday through Thursday, a new, pre-recorded lesson will be released. On Thursday evenings, we will be live (but recorded for future viewing), discussing the week's lessons and taking Q&A. This online program provides both on-demand and live learning opportunities. Best of all your student will apply for real scholarships during the course of the camp! In fact, your student will apply for scholarships offering more than $40,000 in potential winnings! The Scholarship Summer Camp starts June 2, 2025, and runs for 6 weeks. Here's an overview of what will be covered each week: Week 1: The Basics: The tools, documents, and resources you need for scholarship success. Week 2: Your Personal Narrative: Learn how to build your Personal Narrative, a key component for scholarship success. Week 3: Finding The Right Scholarships For You: Learn where to look and how to determine which scholarships are the best ones to apply for. Week 4: Why Do You Deserve To Win This Scholarship? (Apply for a Real Scholarship This Week!) Week 5: Topical Scholarships (Apply for Another Real Scholarship This Week!) Week 6: $35,000 Capstone Scholarship Project! The Scholarship Summer Camp is for high school students in the Classes of 2026, 2027, 2028, and 2029. Click here to register today: https://www.scholarshipgps.com/summercamp ---------- This Week's Featured Scholarships: $2500 What Will Be Your Trademark? Scholarship $1000 Abbott & Fenner Scholarship $2500 How I Make My Community Great Scholarship $2500 Marcus W. Viles Community Growth Scholarship Big Sun Scholarship for Athletes Weekender: $5000 Christian College Scholarship ---------- Subscribe to our free newsletter, Your Daily Scholarship, here: https://nodebtcollege.substack.com/  

I recently spoke with Brian Eufinger of Edison Prep. Brian graduated with honors from Washington University in St. Louis in May 2004 and a Healthcare MBA in 2006. He serves as a founding board member of the National Test Prep Association and is an Associate member of the Independent Educational Consultants Association. More recently, he represents Edison Prep in a consortium of four tutoring companies that created Assessiv, an online digital SAT practice platform that Edison Prep students and students nationwide use. In our conversation, Brian and I discussed: Why, in many situations, “Test-Optional” is a lie How test scores can result in tens of thousands of dollars in merit aid How Brian supplemented merit aid with private scholarships The opportunity cost of failing to prepare for standardized tests and applying for scholarships Why GPA is ‘sacred' Merit Aid Grids - the easy-to-use, free website to find out how much your student can receive in scholarships based on their GPA and test score And much more… To connect with Brian and learn about their approach to SAT and ACT Prep, and to get a special discount, click here: https://edisonprep.com/scholarshipgps/ ---------- If your child is turning 18, whether they are going away to college or remaining at home, please consider getting a Power of Attorney in place. You can use my discount code, ScholarshipCoach, to take 20% off the total price at Mama Bear Legal Forms: https://www.mamabearlegalforms.com/youngadult?oid=1&affid=44 ---------- Start your scholarship journey this summer with the Scholarship Summer Camp. Your student will learn the skills needed for scholarship success by applying for real scholarships, including a $35,000 scholarship capstone project! Every Monday through Thursday, a new, pre-recorded lesson will be released. On Thursday evenings, we will be live (but recorded for future viewing), discussing the week's lessons and taking Q&A. This online program provides both on-demand and live learning opportunities. Best of all your student will apply for real scholarships during the course of the camp! In fact, your student will apply for scholarships offering more than $40,000 in potential winnings! The Scholarship Summer Camp starts June 2, 2025, and runs for 6 weeks. Here's an overview of what will be covered each week: Week 1: The Basics: The tools, documents, and resources you need for scholarship success. Week 2: Your Personal Narrative: Learn how to build your Personal Narrative, a key component for scholarship success. Week 3: Finding The Right Scholarships For You: Learn where to look and how to determine which scholarships are the best ones to apply for. Week 4: Why Do You Deserve To Win This Scholarship? (Apply for a Real Scholarship This Week!) Week 5: Topical Scholarships (Apply for Another Real Scholarship This Week!) Week 6: $35,000 Capstone Scholarship Project! The Scholarship Summer Camp is for high school students in the Classes of 2026, 2027, 2028, and 2029. Click here to register today: https://www.scholarshipgps.com/summercamp ---------- This Week's Featured Scholarships: Jane Austen Society of North America Essay Contests $10,000 Maude and Alexander Hadden Scholarship Scholarship $1000 Stand Up to Distracted Driving Scholarship $1000 Bow Seat Ocean Awareness Contest Weekender: $1000 No Essay Scholarship ---------- Subscribe to our free newsletter, Your Daily Scholarship, here: https://nodebtcollege.substack.com/  

I had the opportunity to talk with Peyton Rudolph, Vice President of Marketing for GradGuard. In our conversation, Peyton explained how GradGuard helps students and parents protect one of the largest investments of their lives. Plus, she shared the details of their news scholarship with us, in which five students will each earn $3000! Learn more about GradGuard here: https://gradguard.sjv.io/c/4021661/2331223/29624?trafsrc=affiliate ---------- Start your scholarship journey this summer with the Scholarship Summer Camp. Your student will learn the skills needed for scholarship success by applying for real scholarships, including a $35,000 scholarship capstone project! Every Monday through Thursday, a new, pre-recorded lesson will be released. On Thursday evenings, we will be live (but recorded for future viewing), discussing the week's lessons and taking Q&A. This online program provides both on-demand and live learning opportunities. Best of all your student will apply for real scholarships during the course of the camp! In fact, your student will apply for scholarships offering more than $40,000 in potential winnings! The Scholarship Summer Camp starts June 2, 2025, and runs for 6 weeks. Here's an overview of what will be covered each week: Week 1: The Basics: The tools, documents, and resources you need for scholarship success. Week 2: Your Personal Narrative: Learn how to build your Personal Narrative, a key component for scholarship success. Week 3: Finding The Right Scholarships For You: Learn where to look and how to determine which scholarships are the best ones to apply for. Week 4: Why Do You Deserve To Win This Scholarship? (Apply for a Real Scholarship This Week!) Week 5: Topical Scholarships (Apply for Another Real Scholarship This Week!) Week 6: $35,000 Capstone Scholarship Project! The Scholarship Summer Camp is for high school students in the Classes of 2026, 2027, 2028, and 2029. Click here to register today: https://www.scholarshipgps.com/summercamp ---------- This Week's Featured Scholarships: $1000 Trey Porter Law Scholarship $1500 GrassRoots Turf Scholarship $2500 Terry Bryant Scholarship National Video Game Museum Scholarships $3000 GradGuard Scholarship $1000 No-Essay Appily Weekender Scholarship ---------- Subscribe to our free newsletter, Your Daily Scholarship, here: https://nodebtcollege.substack.com/

I recently spoke with Suzanne Scullion. Suzanne is the Head Coach of G.R.A.C.E. Financial Coaching. Over the past ten years, she has helped hundreds of clients reprioritize their spending, pay down debt, and master their income without dismantling their lifestyle. Suzanne also hosts a podcast and YouTube show called, “Lessons Learned: The Dumbest Thing I've Ever Done with Money.” In our conversation, Suzanne and I discussed: What to do when your student is headed to college soon and you haven't saved enough to pay for it What to do when you have a young child and you want to start planning for college Changes in 529 college savings plans that you need to know about Alternatives to 529 plans for college savings How scholarships can fit into a plan to pay for college, including more than just tuition The need for parents to protect their kids from their lack of understanding on the dangers of student loans And much more… To connect with Suzanne and learn how she works with her clients, go to gracefinancialcoaching.com ---------- We know sending your student off to college is equal parts exciting and anxiety-producing; both for you and for them. Cards2College series of cards was created to allow you to pour your words of wisdom into your student one weekly card at a time. Each card has an inspirational quote and motivational message on one side, leaving the other side of the card for your weekly words! We know how busy life gets, so they've automated the process for you. When the intention is there, but the time isn't, Cards2College can help! Click here to learn more. ---------- Back by popular demand for Summer 2025! Start your scholarship journey this summer with the Scholarship Summer Camp! Your student will learn the skills needed for scholarship success by applying for real scholarships, including a $35,000 scholarship capstone project! Every Monday through Thursday, a new, pre-recorded lesson will be released. On Thursday evenings, we will be live (but recorded for future viewing), discussing the week's lessons and taking Q&A. This online program provides both on-demand and live learning opportunities. Best of all your student will apply for real scholarships during the course of the camp! In fact, your student will apply for scholarships offering more than $40,000 in potential winnings! The Scholarship Summer Camp starts June 2, 2025, and runs for 6 weeks. Here's an overview of what will be covered each week: Week 1: The Basics: The tools, documents, and resources you need for scholarship success. Week 2: Your Personal Narrative: Learn how to build your Personal Narrative, a key component for scholarship success. Week 3: Finding The Right Scholarships For You: Learn where to look and how to determine which scholarships are the best ones to apply for. Week 4: Why Do You Deserve To Win This Scholarship? (Apply for a Real Scholarship This Week!) Week 5: Topical Scholarships (Apply for Another Real Scholarship This Week!) Week 6: $35,000 Capstone Scholarship Project! The Scholarship Summer Camp is for high school students in the Classes of 2026, 2027, 2028, and 2029. Click here to register today: https://www.scholarshipgps.com/summercamp and save $30 with coupon code PODCAST ---------- This Week's Featured Scholarships: $1000 Review It Scholarship $1000 Momentrix Scholarship $1000 College is Power Scholarship $1000 Access to Education Scholarship We the Future Contest (For Elementary, Middle School, High School and College Students) CollegeXpress Favorite TV Show Scholarship ---------- Subscribe to our free newsletter, Your Daily Scholarship, here: https://nodebtcollege.substack.com/

I recently spoke with Luanne Lee, Owner of Your College Planning Coach. Luanne wanted to do something where she could make an impact to help families and feel good about what she did every day, so she began her career in Financial Services in 1996. Luanne decided to focus on the specialty of College Planning and Funding when she saw how student loan debt was hampering so many parents and students from reaching their retirement goals. Little did she know at the time just how specialized college planning was! Luanne has undergone extensive licensing and training as a College Financial Planning Specialist and for the past 15+ years has devoted her practice to providing financial education and efficient solutions to families maneuvering through the complex process of planning and funding for college without jeopardizing their retirement goals. In our conversation, Luanne and I discuss: Whether in-state college is always the least expensive option Whether you can rely on your guidance counselor through the college admissions process Whether families should “go it alone” through the college planning process Why parents are usually on the hook for their kids student loans Why families who “make too much money” should still fill out the FAFSA Whether saving for college will hurt the student's ability to get financial aid The importance of outside scholarships in paying for college Whether AP Courses will cut the cost of college by letting the student graduate earlier And much more… To connect with Luanne and learn more about how she works with students and families, go to ycpcoach.com. Get your free College Money Report™ Find the answers your family needs to get the most free money for college. In under 5 minutes Get a fully customized report that demystifies your student's college financial aid outlook. Your College Money Report™ gives you answers to 3 critical things every family needs to know before entering the college funding maze. How much colleges think you can afford. If you will qualify for grants and/or scholarships. How much you will be expected to pay out of pocket. Click here to get the College Money Report: https://planning.college/luanne-lee/cmr ---------- Whether it's a high school or college diploma, a varsity letter, military display, professional credentials, or another custom frame, check out Church Hill Classics today! Use discount code Dave2025 for $15 off any purchase of $100 or more. ---------- This Week's Featured Scholarships: $3000 All About Education Scholarship $1000 Good Deeds Scholarship $2500 Good Life's Community Scholarship Melissa A. Stoneberger Foundation Scholarship Digital Responsibility e-Waste Scholarship Weekender: $5000 Christian College Scholarship ---------- Subscribe to our free newsletter, Your Daily Scholarship, here: https://nodebtcollege.substack.com/

I recently spoke with Reid Meyer of A2A Academy and the Student-Athlete Advisors. Reid always knew that sports would be a significant part of his life. Growing up, he dreamed of playing college sports, and he vividly recalls feeling anxious about second-guessing every decision he made in high school regarding his college opportunities. After attending four schools in four years and ultimately giving up the sport he loved after just two, Reid realized there had to be a better way to support student-athletes and their families. Following years of schooling, training, and feedback, the A2A Academy emerged as the premier program to assist student-athletes and their families as they navigate one of the most critical decisions of their lives to date. In our conversation, Reid and I discussed: The expectations, based on statistics, that students and families should have about playing Division 1 sports The need to find the right fit college for student-athletes Why tenacity is needed when it comes to getting noticed by colleges and coaches Funding opportunities for student-athletes at Division 3 colleges And much more Connect with Reid at https://www.joina2a.com/ or https://www.thestudentathleteadvisors.com/ ---------- Whether you are prepping for the May or June SAT, J&J's test prep starts on April 13th. Jackie has kindly offered my readers $50 off the Digital SAT® Intensive Course. Use code SCHOLARSHIPGPS50 at checkout at this link: https://www.jjtestprep.com/satintensive-scholarshipgps Or, for asynchronous test prep, visit https://scholarshipgps.nobsprep.com/ ---------- BUY ONE GET ONE FREE OFFER! This is really a one-two punch for minimizing the cost of college. In Buying College Better, Beth shares the proven blueprint to confidently choose the right school, save up to 50% on college costs, and have a quarter million more in retirement. Then, with Scholarship GPS, you'll learn how to earn additional scholarships to cover even more of your student's college expenses.   For just $197, you're getting both programs, which can help you save tens or even hundreds of thousands of dollars. To get this limited time offer, go to https://www.scholarshipgps.com/bogo ---------- The Bryan Cameron Foundation Scholarship is just the first of the many HUGE scholarship opportunities your Class of 2026 student will have over the next year. Starting your scholarship journey now provides your student with many advantages, including: Getting a head start with scholarships compared to their peers More opportunities to earn scholarships Resume enhancement (a scholarship win on a resume looks great!) Improved writing skills (needed to do well in college!) Preparation for the huge scholarships open during senior year Great practice for the college admissions process The opportunity to build a set of re-usable essays for future scholarship applications And much more However, most families struggle with the scholarship process, which is why we are proud to introduce The Class of 2026 Scholarship Navigator Program. To learn more, go to https://www.scholarshipgps.com/2026navigator ---------- Whether it's a high school or college diploma, a varsity letter, military display, professional credentials, or another custom frame, check out Church Hill Classics today! Use discount code Dave2025 for $15 off any purchase of $100 or more. ---------- This Week's Featured Scholarships: Bryan Cameron Education Foundation (Full Tuition for the Class of 2026) $2500 Rover.com Scholarship $2000 RealtyHop Scholarship $10,000 Science Saves Scholarship $1500 Aging Matters Scholarship $1000 ScholarshipOwl No-Essay Scholarship ---------- Subscribe to our free newsletter, Your Daily Scholarship, here: https://nodebtcollege.substack.com/

I recently spoke with Jackie Pollina of J&J Test Prep and No B.S. SAT® Prep. In our conversation, Jackie and I discussed: The structural changes that come with the SAT moving to a digital format The adaptive nature of the new digital SAT and how that can impact your student's SAT score The importance of your student becoming familiar with ‘Desmos' (and what this is) When students should start SAT prep Her opinion on how many times a student should take the SAT Whether you are prepping for the May or June SAT, J&J's test prep starts on April 13th. Jackie has kindly offered my readers $50 off the Digital SAT® Intensive Course. Use code SCHOLARSHIPGPS50 at checkout at this link: https://www.jjtestprep.com/satintensive-scholarshipgps Or, for asynchronous test prep, visit https://scholarshipgps.nobsprep.com/ ---------- BUY ONE GET ONE FREE OFFER! Get Beth Walker's Buying College Better Course for FREE when you purchase the Scholarship GPS Course. Is the cost of your child's college education keeping you up at night? Is your college savings plan insufficient or non-existent? Are you worried that your student will be paying back student loans for the rest of their life? Those were my fears, too! I didn't want my son to be burdened with student loans for 20+ years of his life. But, I had failed to save enough money to pay for his college degree.  So, I coached him to win nearly $100,000 in scholarships, and he's now a debt-free college graduate! Students don't need a perfect 4.0 GPA to win scholarships! Average students can win scholarships if they know how. Students don't have to come from a low-income household to win scholarships! Most scholarships don't even ask about a student's financial situation. Students don't have to be star athletes to win scholarships! Sports scholarships make up a tiny fraction of the scholarships out there. Scholarships are not just for college-bound students. Many scholarships can be used for trade and technical schools, and some even pay cash with no requirements for how the funds are used. Having success with scholarships requires a plan, and that's what Scholarship GPS provides. Now, for the first time ever, when you purchase the Scholarship GPS Course, you will also get Beth Walker's Buying College Better Course for FREE! This is a limited-time offer, so don't delay. Click here to purchase the Scholarship GPS Course today: https://www.scholarshipgps.com/scholarship-gps ---------- This Week's Featured Scholarships: $5000 Education Matters Scholarship $10,000 ABMF Past is Prologue Essay Contest $1500 School Spirit Scholarship $1000 Create Real Impact Contest Weekender: $1000 No Essay Scholarship ---------- Subscribe to our free newsletter, Your Daily Scholarship, here: https://nodebtcollege.substack.com/

I recently spoke with Michelle McAnaney, Founder and CEO of The College Spy. Michelle founded The College Spy® with this mission: Help students identify colleges that are a good fit for them and get accepted. Michelle is an expert in college admissions and a leader in her field. She has over 20 years of experience as an educator, counselor and consultant, assisting students in making smart choices to reach their full potential. She is current on the latest trends in college admissions. Her extensive admissions knowledge is coupled with firsthand experience with the colleges and universities your student will be considering. She tells students and families that the best way to get to know a college is to visit and she holds herself to the same standard. She visits approximately 40 colleges each year, attending information sessions and open houses, taking tours and meeting with admissions officers. In our conversation, Michelle and I discussed: Some of the biggest misconceptions students and parents have when it comes to gaining admission to selective colleges The role extracurriculars play in college admissions How student-led projects can help a student get into their dream college Michelle's experience with scholarships from when she worked in a high school And much more To connect with Michelle and learn more about how she works with students and families, go to thecollegespy.com ---------- If you or your student are struggling to identify things like a future college major or career, please check out the services offered by Flourish Coaching. Click here to learn more: https://courses.flourishcoachingco.com/a/2147584293/PLHdxFCx ---------- Starting your scholarship journey before senior year allows students to earn more scholarships, but it also builds a foundation for being a better scholarship applicant during their senior year. That is why Scholarship GPS started our Scholarship Navigator programs. These programs provide students with a custom list of scholarships, personalized help with scholarship applications and essays, and much more. To learn more about the Scholarship Navigator program for the Class of 2026, click here. To learn more about the Scholarship Navigator program for the Class of 2027 and Class of 2028, click here. ---------- I talk to numerous scholarship providers, and they all tell me that this one thing is why they reject applications - sometimes as many as 90% of the applications they receive! It's one of the most obvious and the most simple to correct, and it's the topic of the lesson entitled "How to Beat 90% of Scholarship Applicants” in the Scholarship GPS Course. ---------- This Week's Featured Scholarships: $2500 Intertech STEM Scholarship $4000 Huntington Scholarship $2000 Eye on the Future Teen Video Contest Odenza Vacations College Scholarship $2500 SoFi Scholarship Giveaway ---------- We know sending your student off to college is equal parts exciting and anxiety-producing; both for you and for them. Cards2College series of cards was created to allow you to pour your words of wisdom into your student one weekly card at a time. Each card has an inspirational quote and motivational message on one side, leaving the other side of the card for your weekly words! We know how busy life gets, so they've automated the process for you. When the intention is there, but the time isn't, Cards2College can help! Click here to learn more. ---------- Subscribe to our free newsletter, Your Daily Scholarship, here: https://nodebtcollege.substack.com/

Beth Walker is the Founder and CEO of Center for College Solutions. Choosing a college and paying for it is one of the biggest investments families face, often with very little guidance. You don't have to do this alone. Beth Walker and Center for College Solutions help your student get what they need academically, socially, and emotionally, without burying your family in debt. Beth is also the author of Never Pay Retail for College: How Smart Parents Find the Right School for the Right Price and Buying College Better: Have Complete Confidence in Your Choice of School. In our conversation, Beth and I discussed: Why you need to fill out the FAFSA even if you don't think you will qualify for financial aid How the MAGIC method will make buying college easier How college is like buying a home How to avoid the heartbreak of getting into your dream college but not being able to afford it How a student's ‘Academic FICO Score' should guide your college planning process How scholarships have been neglected in the college planning process BUY ONE GET ONE FREE OFFER! Get Beth Walker's Buying College Better Course for FREE when you purchase the Scholarship GPS Course. Is the cost of your child's college education keeping you up at night? Is your college savings plan insufficient or non-existent? Are you worried that your student will be paying back student loans for the rest of their life? Those were my fears, too! I didn't want my son to be burdened with student loans for 20+ years of his life. But, I had failed to save enough money to pay for his college degree.  So, I coached him to win nearly $100,000 in scholarships, and he's now a debt-free college graduate! Students don't need a perfect 4.0 GPA to win scholarships! Average students can win scholarships if they know how. Students don't have to come from a low-income household to win scholarships! Most scholarships don't even ask about a student's financial situation. Students don't have to be star athletes to win scholarships! Sports scholarships make up a tiny fraction of the scholarships out there. Scholarships are not just for college-bound students. Many scholarships can be used for trade and technical schools, and some even pay cash with no requirements for how the funds are used. Having success with scholarships requires a plan, and that's what Scholarship GPS provides. Now, for the first time ever, when you purchase the Scholarship GPS Course, you will also get Beth Walker's Buying College Better Course for FREE! This is a limited-time offer, so don't delay. Click here to purchase the Scholarship GPS Course today: https://www.scholarshipgps.com/bogo ---------- This Week's Featured Scholarships: BookScouter Book Scholarship $1000 Cancer Fighter Scholarship $10,000 Gloria Baron Prize for Young Heroes $2500 Citizens No Essay Scholarship $5000 Christian College Scholarship ---------- Sign up for our FREE newsletter, Your Daily Scholarship: https://nodebtcollege.substack.com/

Andy Lockwood is a college admissions and funding advisor in Long Island, New York. Andy personally coaches a select group of college-bound teens through the process of choosing majors and careers, then backward planning, strategically, into a college list, THEN strategizing how to maximize chances of admission. He also helps families improve their eligibility for financial and and scholarships, and negotiate with colleges for more money. He graduated Wesleyan University and St John's Law School. In our conversation, Andy and I discussed: What current college-bound high school students can learn from the Class of 2025 college admissions cycle Why GPA, Test Scores, and even Passion Projects are not enough to guarantee college admissions Why you (usually) shouldn't rely on your Guidance Counselor for college admissions or scholarship help And much more… To connect with Andy, go to https://www.lockwoodcollegeprep.com/ ---------- Appealing your Financial Aid Award Did you know you can appeal your financial aid award? Chris Abkarians, co-founder of Juno, will explain how to increase financial aid from your university. We'll cover the reasons why you can appeal, what documents you may need to collect, and how to approach the conversation with your financial aid office. Click here to register for this free webinar. ---------- Scholarship season for the Class of 2026 is officially open! The Full-Tuition Bryan Cameron Foundation Scholarship is just the first of the many HUGE scholarship opportunities your Class of 2026 student will have over the next 17 months. Starting your scholarship journey now provides your student with many advantages, including: Getting a head start with scholarships compared to their peers More opportunities to earn scholarships Resume enhancement (a scholarship win on a resume looks great!) Improved writing skills (needed to do well in college!) Preparation for the huge scholarships open during senior year Great practice for the college admissions process The opportunity to build a set of re-usable essays for future scholarship applications And much more However, most families struggle with the scholarship process, which is why we are proud to introduce… The Class of 2026 Scholarship Navigator Program  This program includes: Bi-weekly webinars: A new topic or scholarship will be covered in depth during these live webinars. Plus, time will be allotted for Q&A. Online Support: You'll have direct email access to Dave The Scholarship Coach, a seasoned expert in the field. Dave is here to help you navigate the complex world of scholarships and get your questions answered! A custom list of scholarships for which your Class of 2026 grad is eligible. Your student's custom list will include a minimum of 20 scholarships, including national and local scholarships (if local scholarships are available) and a mix of small and large scholarships.  Personalized help with one scholarship application & essay each week. These can be any scholarships of your choice, not just scholarships from your custom list.  Access to the Scholarship GPS Course, where students can learn best practices for scholarship success. Lessons include: How/Where to find scholarships, application and essay best practices, sample scholarship-winning essays, and much more.  Best of all, the program is available for just $47/month! You may cancel anytime. To get started, go to https://www.scholarshipgps.com/2026navigator ---------- This Week's Featured Scholarships: $1000 Tortuga Study Abroad Scholarship $10,000 Maude and Alexander Hadden Scholarship $2500 Superpower Scholarship $1000 Courage to Grow Scholarship $2500 "No Sweat" Scholarship Weekender: $1000 No Essay Scholarship  

Alison Slater attended Bucknell University and worked in selective college admissions for fifteen years. Interviews are her favorite part of the college application, but they can be such a missed opportunity when students arrive nervous or unprepared. Alison helps students make a strong impression in their interviews by preparing thoughtfully and approaching each interview with a plan. In our conversation, Alison and I discussed: Why students should prepare before college interviews When to begin interview preparation The attire a student should wear to an interview Is there a possibility an interview can hurt my chances of admission? Interview Tips And much more… To connect with Alison, visit the Interview Prep website: https://www.interviewprepllc.com/ Alison was kind enough to offer my readers a 20% discount on her services. Use discount code GPS2025 by June 1, 2025. ---------- Crimson Coaching's President and Head Coach, Dr. P. (Dominique Padurano, Ph.D.) and Scholarship GPS's Creator and Coach Dave Peterson team up to share how students of any age can start preparing NOW to apply for outside college scholarships that could lead to a low- or NO-cost college degree. Students, parents, grandparents, and other loved ones are encouraged to attend -- with notebook and pen -- and to share news of this actionable webinar far and wide. Click here to register: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/BGQq-1BYSBSdjpa3eRSX4A#/registration ---------- When our kids turn 18, we lose the legal ability to help them with financial and medical emergencies. That's why a Young Adult POS is so critical. Click here to learn more about Mama Bear Legal Forms Young Adult POA: https://www.mamabearlegalforms.com/youngadult?oid=1&affid=44 ---------- Scholarship season for the Class of 2026 is officially open! The Bryan Cameron Foundation Scholarship is just the first of the many HUGE scholarship opportunities your Class of 2026 student will have over the next 17 months. Starting your scholarship journey now provides your student with many advantages, including: Getting a head start with scholarships compared to their peers More opportunities to earn scholarships Resume enhancement (a scholarship win on a resume looks great!) Improved writing skills (needed to do well in college!) Preparation for the huge scholarships open during senior year Great practice for the college admissions process The opportunity to build a set of re-usable essays for future scholarship applications And much more However, most families struggle with the scholarship process, which is why we are proud to introduce… The Class of 2026 Scholarship Navigator Program  This program includes: Bi-weekly webinars: A new topic or scholarship will be covered in depth during these live webinars. Plus, time will be allotted for Q&A. Online Support: You'll have direct email access to Dave The Scholarship Coach, a seasoned expert in the field. Dave is here to help you navigate the complex world of scholarships and get your questions answered! A custom list of scholarships for which your Class of 2026 grad is eligible. Your student's custom list will include a minimum of 20 scholarships, including national and local scholarships (if local scholarships are available) and a mix of small and large scholarships. Personalized help with one scholarship application & essay each week. These can be any scholarships of your choice, not just scholarships from your custom list. Access to the Scholarship GPS Course, where students can learn best practices for scholarship success. Lessons include: How/Where to find scholarships, application and essay best practices, sample scholarship-winning essays, and much more.  Best of all, the program is available for just $47/month! You may cancel anytime. To get started, go to https://www.scholarshipgps.com/2026navigator Sign up before March 1, 2025, and get a free copy of the book, "Straight From The Admissions Office: Insider Strategies for College Applications” by Dr. John Durante. This practical resource contains hundreds of tricks, tips, shortcuts, and strategies. Whether you're a student or parent, John Durante will equip you with the knowledge and confidence you need to tackle the college application process head-on. ---------- Check out this Scholarship GPS student who won a $5000 scholarship! Read the article here. This student is only a high school sophomore and already has accumulated $15,000 in scholarship wins! That's why I suggest starting on your student's scholarship journey early. Did you know that more than 50% of Scholarship GPS students who entered the VFW Voice of Democracy Contest in 2023 and 2024 won scholarships? Your student could be next! Check out our Class of 2026 program here and our program for high school sophomores and freshmen here. ---------- This week's featured scholarships: $5000 Kailee Mills Foundation Scholarship Ike Foundation Scholarship $1000 Foundation for Fraternal Excellence Men's College Scholarship $2000 Newton Pens Scholarship Weekender: $1000 Scholarship for First-Generation Students ---------- Sign up for our FREE newsletter, Your Daily Scholarship: https://nodebtcollege.substack.com/

For over a decade, Lisa Marker-Robbins has helped roughly 4000 high school students and young adults gain the insight, experiences, and confidence they need to embark on their post-high school path. Along the way, however, she noticed an alarming trend: Teens struggled to find their true purpose–and the fallout wasn't pretty. There was a lot of uncertainty around college majors and future careers. As a result, students weren't graduating college on time, and even when they did, they often left college underemployed or unemployed altogether. Gaining college and career clarity not only sets up the student to thrive in college and puts them on the path to future career success, but it's also beneficial for finding and winning scholarships. More than half of the private scholarships my son won, both in high school and while in college, were directly related to his college major. The other scholarships, while open to students of all majors, were still won due to his compelling Personal Narrative - his story of his plans, with the ability to point to past achievements related to those plans. Whether your child is in high school or college, if they need clarification about their future career or even their college major, I can think of no better investment than the programs that Lisa and Flourish Coaching offer. Click here to learn more: https://courses.flourishcoachingco.com/a/2147584293/PLHdxFCx ---------- Crimson Coaching's President and Head Coach, Dr. P. (Dominique Padurano, Ph.D.) and Scholarship GPS's Creator and Coach Dave Peterson team up to share how students of any age can start preparing NOW to apply for outside college scholarships that could lead to a low- or NO-cost college degree. Students, parents, grandparents, and other loved ones are encouraged to attend -- with notebook and pen -- and to share news of this actionable webinar far and wide. Click here to register: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/BGQq-1BYSBSdjpa3eRSX4A#/registration ---------- Last year, Isabella, one of my Class of 2024 scholarship coaching students was one of the iSparkle Scholarship winners. This was just one of many scholarships that Isabella won, and I share my interview with Isabella and her mom Heather is this episode. If you are a student in the Class of 2026, 2027, or even the Class of 2028, and would like to have the same kind of guidance and support on your scholarship journey that I provided to Isabella and Heather, please go to www.ScholarshipGPS.com/services and look at my various program offerings. I'm already working with a ton of high school freshmen and sophomores, and my Class of 2026 cohort is filling up. In fact, we've already had 3 of our exclusive bi-weekly webinar & Q&A sessions for the Class of 2026. With a FULL TUITION scholarship open for the Class of 2026, the time to start your scholarship journey is now. So, again, go to www.ScholarshipGPS.com/services to get started on your scholarship journey today. ---------- Check out this Scholarship GPS student who won a $5000 scholarship! Read the article here. This student is only a high school sophomore and already has accumulated $15,000 in scholarship wins! That's why I suggest starting on your student's scholarship journey early. Did you know that more than 50% of Scholarship GPS students who entered the VFW Voice of Democracy Contest in 2023 and 2024 won scholarships? Your student could be next! Check out our Class of 2026 program here and our program for high school sophomores and freshmen here. ---------- This week's featured scholarships: $1000 Equipment Leases Inc. Scholarship Glenn Miller Birthplace Society Scholarship Driver Education Initiative Award Scholarship $8000 Think for Yourself Scholarship iSparkle Scholarship Weekender: $1000 No Essay Scholarship ---------- Sign up for our FREE newsletter, Your Daily Scholarship: https://nodebtcollege.substack.com/

Dominique Padurano, or Dr. P. as she is known, founded Crimson Coaching to help all students fulfill their potential. A Harvard grad, Dr. P. has experience as a high school teacher and tutor. In 2014, she opened Crimson Coaching, where she helps students in several ways, including as a college counselor and essay coach. In our conversation, Dr. P and I discussed: Why a family would want to work with a college essay coach The ideal college essay writing timeline for students applying for the first time How involved should parents be during their child's college essay-writing journey What makes Dr. P different than college essay coaches Advice for students about to embark on the college essay-writing journey And much more… To connect with Dr. P., email her at info@crimsoncoaching.com, visit the Crimson Coaching website or her YouTube Channel. Dr. P. and I are hosting a FREE webinar on Thursday, March 13th, at 7:00 pm Eastern Time. Crimson Coaching's President and Head Coach, Dr. P. (Dominique Padurano, Ph.D.) and Scholarship GPS's Creator and Coach Dave Peterson team up to share how students of any age can start preparing NOW to apply for outside college scholarships that could lead to a low- or NO-cost college degree. Students, parents, grandparents, and other loved ones are encouraged to attend -- with notebook and pen -- and to share news of this actionable webinar far and wide. Click here to register: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/BGQq-1BYSBSdjpa3eRSX4A#/registration ---------- Scholarship season for the Class of 2026 is officially open! The Bryan Cameron Foundation Scholarship is just the first of the many HUGE scholarship opportunities your Class of 2026 student will have over the next 17 months. Starting your scholarship journey now provides your student with many advantages, including: Getting a head start with scholarships compared to their peers More opportunities to earn scholarships Resume enhancement (a scholarship win on a resume looks great!) Improved writing skills (needed to do well in college!) Preparation for the huge scholarships open during senior year Great practice for the college admissions process The opportunity to build a set of re-usable essays for future scholarship applications And much more However, most families struggle with the scholarship process, which is why we are proud to introduce… The Class of 2026 Scholarship Navigator Program  This program includes: Bi-weekly webinars: A new topic or scholarship will be covered in depth during these live webinars. Plus, time will be allotted for Q&A. Online Support: You'll have direct email access to Dave The Scholarship Coach, a seasoned expert in the field. Dave is here to help you navigate the complex world of scholarships and get your questions answered! A custom list of scholarships for which your Class of 2026 grad is eligible. Your student's custom list will include a minimum of 20 scholarships, including national and local scholarships (if local scholarships are available) and a mix of small and large scholarships. Personalized help with one scholarship application & essay each week. These can be any scholarships of your choice, not just scholarships from your custom list. Access to the Scholarship GPS Course, where students can learn best practices for scholarship success. Lessons include: How/Where to find scholarships, application and essay best practices, sample scholarship-winning essays, and much more.  Best of all, the program is available for just $47/month! You may cancel anytime. To get started, go to https://www.scholarshipgps.com/2026navigator Sign up before March 1, 2025, and get a free copy of the book, "Straight From The Admissions Office: Insider Strategies for College Applications” by Dr. John Durante. This practical resource contains hundreds of tricks, tips, shortcuts, and strategies. Whether you're a student or parent, John Durante will equip you with the knowledge and confidence you need to tackle the college application process head-on. ---------- Check out this Scholarship GPS student who won a $5000 scholarship! Read the article here. This student is only a high school sophomore and already has accumulated $15,000 in scholarship wins! That's why I suggest starting on your student's scholarship journey early. Did you know that more than 50% of Scholarship GPS students who entered the VFW Voice of Democracy Contest in 2023 and 2024 won scholarships? Your student could be next! Check out our Class of 2026 program here and our program for high school sophomores and freshmen here. ---------- This week's featured scholarships: $2000 GoSkills Be the Boss Scholarship Innovation In Education Scholarship $2500 College Investor Side Hustlin' Student Scholarship Young American Creative Patriotic Art Contest $2000 Book vs. Movie Scholarship ---------- Sign up for our FREE newsletter, Your Daily Scholarship: https://nodebtcollege.substack.com/

For over a decade, Lisa Marker-Robbins has helped nearly 4,000 high school students and young adults gain the insight, experiences, and confidence they need to embark on their post-high school path. Along the way, however, she noticed an alarming trend: Teens struggled to find their true purpose - devastatingly impacting the student's college admissions and scholarship success. In our conversation, Lisa shared: Why strong GPAs and high test scores may not be enough to gain admittance to your student's dream college. Why “knowing where you want to go” is critical for college admissions and scholarships. Why your teen is NOT too young to get clarity on their future college major and career, and how most of the world is better preparing teens for career clarity. The role of college major clarity in college admissions, based on actual data from the colleges. Why high self-awareness is critical for a student's future success with college admissions and scholarships. Lisa has a complimentary video on “How to guide your teen to choose the right major, college, & career” that she created for parents (and students), and she's given me permission to share this with my audience! In this, she'll cover: How flipping the script on the college admissions process can help ensure an on-time (and on budget!) graduation and a career your teen will love. How to know *beyond any doubt* that your teen has chosen the right college, major, and career path, and hasn't based their decision on luck, picked the “safe” option, or inadvertently restricted their potential. How to ensure your teen's senior year choices don't trap them in an unsuitable major or close the door on an opportunity no amount of money or persuasion can open. Click here to watch Lisa's complimentary video, “How to guide your teen to choose the right major, college, & career,” here: flourishcoachingco.com/gps ---------- Scholarship season for the Class of 2026 is officially open! The Bryan Cameron Foundation Scholarship is just the first of the many HUGE scholarship opportunities your Class of 2026 student will have over the next 17 months. Starting your scholarship journey now provides your student with many advantages, including: Getting a head start with scholarships compared to their peers More opportunities to earn scholarships Resume enhancement (a scholarship win on a resume looks great!) Improved writing skills (needed to do well in college!) Preparation for the huge scholarships open during senior year Great practice for the college admissions process The opportunity to build a set of re-usable essays for future scholarship applications And much more However, most families struggle with the scholarship process, which is why we are proud to introduce… The Class of 2026 Scholarship Navigator Program  This program includes: Bi-weekly webinars: A new topic or scholarship will be covered in depth during these live webinars. Plus, time will be allotted for Q&A. Online Support: You'll have direct email access to Dave The Scholarship Coach, a seasoned expert in the field. Dave is here to help you navigate the complex world of scholarships and get your questions answered! A custom list of scholarships for which your Class of 2026 grad is eligible. Your student's custom list will include a minimum of 20 scholarships, including national and local scholarships (if local scholarships are available) and a mix of small and large scholarships. Personalized help with one scholarship application & essay each week. These can be any scholarships of your choice, not just scholarships from your custom list. Access to the Scholarship GPS Course, where students can learn best practices for scholarship success. Lessons include: How/Where to find scholarships, application and essay best practices, sample scholarship-winning essays, and much more.  Best of all, the program is available for just $47/month! You may cancel anytime. To get started, go to https://www.scholarshipgps.com/2026navigator Sign up before March 1, 2025, and get a free copy of the book, "Straight From The Admissions Office: Insider Strategies for College Applications” by Dr. John Durante. This practical resource contains hundreds of tricks, tips, shortcuts, and strategies. Whether you're a student or parent, John Durante will equip you with the knowledge and confidence you need to tackle the college application process head-on. ---------- This week's featured scholarships: $2000 Achieving My Potential Scholarship $3000 “You Can't Label People, but You Can Label Products” Scholarship $3000 “Unboxing Your Life” Video Scholarship $5000 Robert Redick Memorial Scholarship $5000 Christian College Scholarship ---------- Sign up for our FREE newsletter, Your Daily Scholarship: https://nodebtcollege.substack.com/

Dr. Sapna Sehgal is a PhD holder, a university professor, an Oxford graduate, and College Admissions Consultant. When you work with Sapna, you're working with an English professor and tutor with 20+ years teaching experience, 7+ years university lecturing experience, and 7+ years of college consulting experience, working for top companies and individual families. In our conversation, Sapna and I discussed: When students should begin the college admissions process What high school freshmen and sophomores can do to make their college admissions process less stressful How she helps students brainstorm to build their college list Essay-writing advice How to approach supplemental essays And much more... To schedule a free, no-obligation meeting with Sapna, click here: https://drsapnaconsulting.com/book ---------- Scholarship season for the Class of 2026 is officially open! The Bryan Cameron Foundation Scholarship is just the first of the many HUGE scholarship opportunities your Class of 2026 student will have over the next 17 months. Starting your scholarship journey now provides your student with many advantages, including: Getting a head start with scholarships compared to their peers More opportunities to earn scholarships Resume enhancement (a scholarship win on a resume looks great!) Improved writing skills (needed to do well in college!) Preparation for the huge scholarships open during senior year Great practice for the college admissions process The opportunity to build a set of re-usable essays for future scholarship applications And much more However, most families struggle with the scholarship process, which is why we are proud to introduce… The Class of 2026 Scholarship Navigator Program  This program includes: Bi-weekly webinars: A new topic or scholarship will be covered in depth during these live webinars. Plus, time will be allotted for Q&A. Online Support: You'll have direct email access to Dave The Scholarship Coach, a seasoned expert in the field. Dave is here to help you navigate the complex world of scholarships and get your questions answered! A custom list of scholarships for which your Class of 2026 grad is eligible. Your student's custom list will include a minimum of 20 scholarships, including national and local scholarships (if local scholarships are available) and a mix of small and large scholarships.  Personalized help with one scholarship application & essay each week. These can be any scholarships of your choice, not just scholarships from your custom list.  Access to the Scholarship GPS Course, where students can learn best practices for scholarship success. Lessons include: How/Where to find scholarships, application and essay best practices, sample scholarship-winning essays, and much more.  Best of all, the program is available for just $47/month! You may cancel anytime. To get started, go to https://www.scholarshipgps.com/2026navigator Sign up before March 1, 2025, and get a free copy of the book, "Straight From The Admissions Office: Insider Strategies for College Applications” by Dr. John Durante. This practical resource contains hundreds of tricks, tips, shortcuts, and strategies. Whether you're a student or parent, John Durante will equip you with the knowledge and confidence you need to tackle the college application process head-on. ---------- There IS still time for your Class of 2025 Grad to earn scholarships, but you don't want to delay any longer! That is why Scholarship GPS has opened The Class of 2025 Spring Scholarship Scramble. This exciting new program provides your high school senior with: A custom list of scholarships for which your Class of 2025 grad is eligible. Your students' custom list will include a minimum of 20 scholarships, including national and local scholarships (if local scholarships are available) and a mix of small and large scholarships. Personalized help with up to 10 scholarship applications & essays each month. These can be any scholarships of your choice, not just scholarships from your custom list. Access to the Scholarship GPS Course, where students can learn best practices for scholarship success. Lessons in the course include: How/Where to find scholarships, application and essay best practices, sample scholarship-winning essays, and much more. The program begins when you sign up and ends on June 5, 2025. You can join the Class of 2025 Spring Scholarship Scramble for just $97 per month. To get started, go to www.ScholarshipGPS.com/2025scramble This program will fill up fast, and when it does, it won't be offered again. We are in the home stretch for the Class of 2025 to earn scholarships for the start of college, so don't delay.  ---------- This week's featured scholarships: $10,000 PER SEMESTER Engebretson Scholarship $2500 DCU for Kids Scholarship $1000 Cancer Pathways Teen Writing Contest $10,000 My Future Scholarship Contest Weekender: $1000 No Essay Scholarship ---------- I like Church Hill Classics frames so much that I bought one for my son's college diploma and one for my future daughter-in-law's college diploma! They both turned out beautifully! Whether it's a high school or college diploma, a varsity letter, military display, professional credentials, or another custom frame, check out Church Hill Classics today! Use discount code Dave2025 for $15 off any purchase of $100 or more. ---------- Sign up for our FREE newsletter, Your Daily Scholarship: https://nodebtcollege.substack.com/

Scholarship season for the Class of 2026 is officially open! The Bryan Cameron Foundation Scholarship is just the first of the many HUGE scholarship opportunities your Class of 2026 student will have over the next 17 months. Starting your scholarship journey now provides your student with many advantages, including: Getting a head start with scholarships compared to their peers More opportunities to earn scholarships Resume enhancement (a scholarship win on a resume looks great!) Improved writing skills (needed to do well in college!) Preparation for the huge scholarships open during senior year Great practice for the college admissions process The opportunity to build a set of re-usable essays for future scholarship applications And much more However, most families struggle with the scholarship process, which is why we are proud to introduce… The Class of 2026 Scholarship Navigator Program  This program includes: Bi-weekly webinars: A new topic or scholarship will be covered in depth during these live webinars. Plus, time will be allotted for Q&A. Online Support: You'll have direct email access to Dave The Scholarship Coach, a seasoned expert in the field. Dave is here to help you navigate the complex world of scholarships and get your questions answered! A custom list of scholarships for which your Class of 2026 grad is eligible. Your student's custom list will include a minimum of 20 scholarships, including national and local scholarships (if local scholarships are available) and a mix of small and large scholarships.  Personalized help with one scholarship application & essay each week. These can be any scholarships of your choice, not just scholarships from your custom list.  Access to the Scholarship GPS Course, where students can learn best practices for scholarship success. Lessons include: How/Where to find scholarships, application and essay best practices, sample scholarship-winning essays, and much more.  Best of all, the program is available for just $47/month! You may cancel anytime. To get started, go to https://www.scholarshipgps.com/2026navigator Sign up before March 1, 2025, and get a free copy of the book, "Straight From The Admissions Office: Insider Strategies for College Applications” by Dr. John Durante. This practical resource contains hundreds of tricks, tips, shortcuts, and strategies. Whether you're a student or parent, John Durante will equip you with the knowledge and confidence you need to tackle the college application process head-on. ---------- There IS still time for your Class of 2025 Grad to earn scholarships, but you don't want to delay any longer! That is why Scholarship GPS has opened The Class of 2025 Spring Scholarship Scramble. This exciting new program provides your high school senior with: A custom list of scholarships for which your Class of 2025 grad is eligible. Your students' custom list will include a minimum of 20 scholarships, including national and local scholarships (if local scholarships are available) and a mix of small and large scholarships. Personalized help with up to 10 scholarship applications & essays each month. These can be any scholarships of your choice, not just scholarships from your custom list. Access to the Scholarship GPS Course, where students can learn best practices for scholarship success. Lessons in the course include: How/Where to find scholarships, application and essay best practices, sample scholarship-winning essays, and much more. The program begins when you sign up and ends on June 5, 2025. You can join the Class of 2025 Spring Scholarship Scramble for just $97 per month. To get started, go to www.ScholarshipGPS.com/2025scramble This program will fill up fast, and when it does, it won't be offered again. We are in the home stretch for the Class of 2025 to earn scholarships for the start of college, so don't delay.  ---------- This week's featured scholarships: Full-Tuition Bryan Cameron Scholarship $1000 Magaña & Van Dyke Dominick Marsala Memorial Scholarship $10,000 Vegetarian Resource Group Scholarship $2000 Level Up Scholarship $3500 PAVE Essay Contest $1000 Nuclear Family Scholarship Weekender: $1000 No Essay Scholarship ---------- Sign up for our FREE newsletter, Your Daily Scholarship: https://nodebtcollege.substack.com/

Cirkled In is a free online student portfolio platform, much like a ‘LinkedIn' for students. As a mom helping her children in the college admissions process, Reetu Gupta saw the critical need for a platform like this. So, she helped found Cirkled In, and today serves as the company's CEO. In our conversation, Reetu and I discussed: The importance of a student portfolio, especially in an age of ‘test-optional' college admissions How colleges, internships, and employers are using Cirkled In for admissions and recruiting Finding scholarships on Cirkled In and their vetting process Cirkled In's quarterly $2500 no-essay scholarship ---------- Based on insights from over 250 episodes of The College Admissions Process Podcast, John Durante shares expert advice straight from the people who know the process best, college admissions professionals, in his book, Straight From The Admissions Office: Insider Strategies for College Applications. John has kindly offered to give away five copies of his book, Straight From The Admissions Office: Insider Strategies for College Applications. To enter the drawing, go to www.ScholarshipGPS.com/Durante You will then be able to download your FREE copy of The College Planning Timeline for High School Students, presented by Scholarship GPS and Chariot Learning. When you download the FREE College Planning Timeline, you will also be entered to win a FREE copy of John Durante's book, "Straight From The Admissions Office: Insider Strategies for College Applications." Offer Ends February 14, 2025, at 11:59 pm EST. Five winners will be chosen at random. ---------- There IS still time for your Class of 2025 Grad to earn scholarships, but you don't want to delay any longer! That is why Scholarship GPS has opened The Class of 2025 Spring Scholarship Scramble. This exciting new program provides your high school senior with: A custom list of scholarships for which your Class of 2025 grad is eligible. Your students' custom list will include a minimum of 20 scholarships, including national and local scholarships (if local scholarships are available) and a mix of small and large scholarships. Personalized help with up to 10 scholarship applications & essays each month. These can be any scholarships of your choice, not just scholarships from your custom list. Access to the Scholarship GPS Course, where students can learn best practices for scholarship success. Lessons in the course include: How/Where to find scholarships, application and essay best practices, sample scholarship-winning essays, and much more. The program begins when you sign up and ends on June 5, 2025. You can join the Class of 2025 Spring Scholarship Scramble for just $97 per month. To get started, go to www.ScholarshipGPS.com/2025scramble or click the link in the show notes of this episode. This program will fill up fast, and when it does, it won't be offered again. We are in the home stretch for the Class of 2025 to earn scholarships for the start of college, so don't delay.  ---------- This week's featured scholarships: $5000 Flavorful Futures - Go Green Scholarship Alltricity Scholarship Foundation Scholarships Goya Foods Culinary Arts Scholarship Joe Gilroy "Plan Your Work, Work Your Plan" Scholarship $1000 Debt.com Scholarship For Aggressive Scholarship Applicants Weekender: $1000 No Essay Scholarship from Appily ---------- Sign up for our FREE newsletter, Your Daily Scholarship: https://nodebtcollege.substack.com/  

Dr. John Durante has dedicated over 30 years to education as a teacher and administrator. Since 2010, he has served as the principal of Syosset High School, playing a key role in its recognition as one of the top high schools in the country. Under his leadership, the school has earned numerous accolades for its academic achievements, and its alumni continue to reflect its commitment to excellence. His passion for guiding students through the college admissions process, especially after helping his daughters navigate their own journeys, inspired him to launch The College Admissions Process Podcast in 2022. The podcast has since become a valuable resource for students, parents, and college counselors. Based on insights from over 250 episodes of The College Admissions Process Podcast, John Durante shares expert advice straight from the people who know the process best, college admissions professionals, in his book, Straight From The Admissions Office: Insider Strategies for College Applications. In our conversation, John and I discussed: How his insights as a principal and his role as a father inspired him to help families gain inside knowledge for the college admissions process What students and parents need to do as they prepare for the college admissions process Understanding the importance of institutional priorities in the role of admissions Guidelines for building a “balanced list” of colleges to apply to The importance of discussing the financial aspect of college with your student The power of talking to your college admissions rep John has kindly offered to give away five copies of his book, Straight From The Admissions Office: Insider Strategies for College Applications. To enter the drawing, go to www.ScholarshipGPS.com/Durante You will then be able to download your FREE copy of The College Planning Timeline for High School Students, presented by Scholarship GPS and Chariot Learning. When you download the FREE College Planning Timeline, you will also be entered to win a FREE copy of John Durante's book, "Straight From The Admissions Office: Insider Strategies for College Applications." Offer Ends February 14, 2025, at 11:59 pm EST. Five winners will be chosen at random. ---------- This week's featured scholarships: The Christopher's $1000 High School Poster Contest The Christopher's $2000 College Video Contest $40,000 KPMG Future Leaders Program Simon Youth Foundation Scholarships Weekender: $5000 Christian College Scholarship ---------- Sign up for my FREE newsletter, Your Daily Scholarship: https://nodebtcollege.substack.com/  

Are you uncertain which colleges your teen should consider, visit, and eventually apply to? Has your family had some friction over what the right colleges are? ⏰ For 11th and 10th-grade families, the pressure is mounting, and the countdown has begun—bringing stress to your teen and you! But take a deep breath because help is on the way. With 26 years of experience guiding families like yours, Lisa Marker-Robbins created a College List Tutorial with LIVE Support to help your family gain clarity and alignment before building your teen's college list. She's got resources for your family to focus on defining what matters most in these four areas: ✨ Academic Fit: Where can your teen get admitted and thrive academically? ✨ Social Fit: What will help them feel they have found their home away from home? ✨ Financial Fit: What's your college budget, and how can you align it with realistic options? ✨ College Major Fit: What programs will fuel your teen's future aspirations? When your family aligns on these priorities, building a college list becomes much clearer and stress-free. And you don't have to figure this out alone! You have the option to join Lisa LIVE every Tuesday, January 14 - February 4, for Zoom Q&A sessions, where she will answer your questions and guide you through the process.

Jackie Pollina founded J&J Test Prep with the intention of making test prep fun and manageable for students. Throughout her years managing J&J Test Prep, Jackie has amassed a following of nearly 300,000 on @testpreptips, her TikTok account focused on test prep. Jackie co-developed No B.S. SAT® Prep, an online digital SAT® prep program that is used by tutors, programs, and schools nationwide. In our conversation, Jackie and I discussed: The structural changes that come with the SAT moving to a digital format The adaptive nature of the new digital SAT and how that can impact your student's SAT score The importance of your student becoming familiar ‘Desmos' (and what this is) When students should start SAT prep Her opinion on how many times a student should take the SAT Jackie has kindly offered my listeners $50 off the Digital SAT® Intensive Course. Use code SCHOLARSHIPGPS50 at checkout at this link: https://www.jjtestprep.com/satintensive-scholarshipgps Or, for asynchronous test prep, visit https://scholarshipgps.nobsprep.com/ ---------- This week's featured scholarships: $1000 Return2College Scholarship $1000 Leifert & Leifert Right to Privacy Scholarship $2000 Greene & Phillips Gives Back Scholarship The Vermont Pitch Challenge MyImpact Challenge Weekender: $1000 Appily No Essay Scholarship ---------- A passion project is a fantastic way for a student to stand out, both for college admissions, as well as for scholarships. That's because passion projects deepen a student's Personal Narrative. An entire module of lessons in the Scholarship GPS Course explains the Personal Narrative. Plus, you'll also find an essay from a student who won a $20,000 scholarship. This essay is not only a great example of a Personal Narrative essay, but also demonstrates how a passion project can be an impactful part of the student's story. The Scholarship GPS Course features concise video lessons designed to seamlessly fit into your busy schedule, allowing you to learn at your own pace. Throughout the course, you'll acquire essential scholarship skills, including: - How to identify the best scholarships based on your student's profile - Tips and best practices for scholarship applications, essays, and projects - The importance of crafting your student's Personal Narrative, a key element in winning scholarships Additionally, you will have access to helpful tools such as: - A scholarship tracking tool preloaded with quick and easy no-essay scholarships for immediate application - A scholarship checklist template to ensure completion of applications - An activity log to track your student's volunteer experiences So, don't delay. Begin your scholarship journey today at https://www.scholarshipgps.com/scholarship-gps    

Jen Henson ( a.k.a “The GOAL DIGGER”) is a nationally sought after test prep expert specializing in the ACT test. Jen, who was an Ohio Teacher of the Year in 2014, holds a Master of Education degree with a Bachelor's in English from Xavier University where she competed as a division 1 varsity tennis player.  For more than 2 decades, she has been a decorated teacher and ACT prep coach. Today, she speaks to educators, parents, and students and has an army of teachers trained to assist her requests for tutorials. Her former ACT students now attend notable higher learning institutions, including Notre Dame, The Ohio State University, Texas A&M, The Naval Academy, Dartmouth, Columbia, Miami University, and the University of Kentucky — among others. In our conversation, Jen and I discussed: Why a student would want to take the ACT Important changes in the format of the ACT Whether the science section of the ACT is truly “optional” The scholarship opportunities that come from ACT scores Some of the students who earned scholarships, including sports scholarships and a full-ride scholarship, thanks to her ACT Prep assistance To learn more about the services that Jen offers, please go to jenhensonactprep.com Jen mentioned this fantastic resource to learn more about merit scholarships and their possible ACT requirements: meritaidgrids.com ---------- This week's featured no-essay scholarships: $2000 Sallie Mae Scholarship Edvisors $1000 Scholarship $5000 Christian College Scholarship $2500 SoFi Scholarship Giveaway  Use this link to open an account with SoFi to get an extra $25! Niche $2500 No-Essay Scholarship $2500 No Sweat Scholarship    

The 12 Days of Christmas Scholarship Gifts: I'm gifting my loyal readers something to help them on their scholarship and/or college-bound journey. So, the best way to learn about these gifts is by subscribing to the Your Daily Scholarship Newsletter. To subscribe for free, go to NoDebtCollege.Substack.com By subscribing, you will get the rest of the 12 Days of Christmas Scholarship Gift offers delivered to your inbox every day.  Day 1 Gift: A FREE College Planning Timeline! Click here to get your free copy: https://www.scholarshipgps.com//timeline Day 2 Gift: A FREE SAT Reading and Writing Diagnostic! To get this valuable tool that provides instant feedback on the question types and concepts your student needs to focus on, go to WalkerTestPrep.com/ScholarshipGPS Day 3 Gift: The Personal Narrative Mini-Course for just $17! A strong Personal Narrative is critical for scholarship success. In this mini-course, you will learn about the Five Pillars used to build a student's Personal Narrative, as well as a lesson on responding to one of the most common scholarship essay topics in which a strong Personal Narrative is critical. This program normally sells for $77, but use coupon code DAY3 to get the Personal Narrative Mini-Course for just $17! This offer expires Christmas Day, so click here to sign up today: https://www.scholarshipgps.com/personal-narrative-mini-course The Day 4 Gift: FREE Scholarship Consultation. I'll spend up to 45 minutes on a Zoom meeting to answer any of your scholarship-related questions. This is Q&A meeting, so I won't be able to review your student's scholarship essays or applications. However, just about any other scholarship-related questions you have are fair game. This offer is limited to the first 12 people to sign up here: https://www.scholarshipgps.com/free-scholarship-consultation The Day 5 Gift: FREE College Major and Career Quiz! While it's never too late to get started, starting the process on time ensures future college major & career options aren't limited. Starting too early can also overwhelm your teen which you want to avoid. Let's figure out what stage of planning your child is ready for now. Click here to take the quiz for free. The Day 6 Gift: Save 50%+ on a Custom Scholarship List! I will build a scholarship list based on your student's profile, including: Their age/year in school Their location Their interests, strengths, college major, and career plans Your personalized scholarship list will include a mix of large and small scholarships and national and local scholarships (if local scholarships are available). Your list will include at least 20 unique scholarships, with a minimum total potential scholarship value of $100,000. The regular price of this offering is $77. However, the first 12 people to purchase the program using coupon code GIFTLIST will save $40. Purchase your custom scholarship list here: https://www.scholarshipgps.com//list The Day 7 Gift: Save 50%+ on a Scholarship Application & Essay Review! I will review and provide feedback and suggestions for one scholarship application, including an essay of up to 2500 words. Up to five iterations of review and feedback for the SAME application/essay are included. The regular price of this offering is $77. However, the first 12 people to purchase the program using coupon code GIFTESSAY will save $40. Purchase your custom scholarship list here: https://www.scholarshipgps.com/essay The Day 8 Gift: Save 25% on One-on-One Scholarship Coaching for High School Freshmen & Sophomores (Classes of 2027 & 2028). Don't wait until senior year to start your scholarship journey. By beginning in your freshman or sophomore year, you're giving yourself a unique advantage over your peers. This early start, combined with practice and making scholarships part of your routine, can significantly boost your scholarship success. Save 25% off the regular price of this program when you use coupon code COACHINGGIFT25. Hurry, space in this program is very limited. Learn more here: https://www.scholarshipgps.com/scholarship-coaching-for-high-school-freshmen-sophomores The Day 9 Gift: A FREE copy of the gift book “Go to Class: How to Succeed at College.” by Karen Dentler, when you purchase the Scholarship GPS Course. Plus, save $50 off the regular price of the course when you use coupon code GIFTBOOK at checkout. To get this offer, you must sign up before December 26, 2024 and you MUST use the discount code GIFTBOOK at checkout. Click here to sign up today: https://www.scholarshipgps.com/scholarship-gps -------- This week's featured scholarships: 3 Personal Narrative Scholarships WellBefore $3,000 Scholarship $5000 William A. March Education Trust Scholarship $1000 Glotzer & Leib Scholarship $1000 Against All Odds Scholarship $2000 Winter Wonderland No-Essay Scholarship  

The 12 Days of Christmas Scholarship Gifts: I'm gifting my loyal readers something to help them on their scholarship and/or college-bound journey. So, the best way to learn about these gifts is by subscribing to the Your Daily Scholarship Newsletter. To subscribe for free, go to NoDebtCollege.Substack.com By subscribing, you will get the rest of the 12 Days of Christmas Scholarship Gift offers delivered to your inbox every day.  Day 1 Gift: A FREE College Planning Timeline! Click here to get your free copy: https://www.scholarshipgps.com//timeline Day 2 Gift: A FREE SAT Reading and Writing Diagnostic! To get this valuable tool that provides instant feedback on the question types and concepts your student needs to focus on, go to WalkerTestPrep.com/ScholarshipGPS Day 3 Gift: The Personal Narrative Mini-Course for just $17! A strong Personal Narrative is critical for scholarship success. In this mini-course, you will learn about the Five Pillars used to build a student's Personal Narrative, as well as a lesson on responding to one of the most common scholarship essay topics in which a strong Personal Narrative is critical. This program normally sells for $77, but use coupon code DAY3 to get the Personal Narrative Mini-Course for just $17! This offer expires Christmas Day, so click here to sign up today: https://www.scholarshipgps.com/personal-narrative-mini-course Learn about the rest of the 12 Scholarship Christmas Gifts by subscribing for free to the Your Daily Scholarship newsletter: NoDebtCollege.Substack.com -------- This week's featured scholarships: $5000 Law Offices of Daniel Kim Scholarship Power of Resilience Scholarship Zack Zolin Scholarship Foundation $2,500 Construction Careers Scholarship Love Your Career Scholarship $1000 ScholarshipOwl No-Essay Scholarship  

The Scholarship Bootcamp provides personalized help with three scholarship applications and essays of your choice (up to 2500 words each). We will go through up to five rounds of review, feedback, and editing for each scholarship to help you submit your best scholarship application. The Scholarship Bootcamp also includes lifetime access to the Scholarship GPS Course, where you will learn how and where to find scholarships, how to pick the best scholarships based on your student's unique profile, and tips and suggestions for scholarship essays. So that we provide the highest quality, personalized scholarship essay help possible, the number of spots available for the Scholarship Bootcamp is limited. So, click here to sign up for the Scholarship Bootcamp today. -------- This week's featured scholarships: $25,000 Taco Bell Live Más Scholarship $5000 Flavorful Futures Scholarship Unigo $10K Scholarship Technology Addiction Awareness Scholarship Appily Easy Money Scholarship ------- Sign up for my free newsletter, Your Daily Scholarship, to be the first to learn about the Twelve Days of Christmas Scholarship Gifts!  Every day, starting December 14 until Christmas, I'll gift my loyal readers something to help them on their scholarship and/or college-bound journey. These incldue significant discounts as well as FREE giveaways! Go to https://nodebtcollege.substack.com/ to subscribe for free, so that you don't miss these offers.  

This week's featured scholarships: $1,000 Campus Dream Scholarship Giveaway $40,000 Amazon Future Engineer Scholarship Wellroot Family Services Scholarship Program $60,000 Burger King Foundation Scholarship $2500 Cirkled In No Sweat Scholarship $5000 Christian College Scholarship Drawing ------- Holiday Shopping for College-Bound Teens and Students: Custom diploma and other frames from Church Hill Classics: Use discount code Dave2024 to get $15 off orders of $100 when shopping at https://diplomaframe.com/DaveFrames. “Go To Class: How to Succeed at College” by Karen Dentler - the perfect gift book for your college-bound teen. Available on Amazon. I recommend waiting until your student has committed to a college before buying most of their dorm needs so you know exactly what the school allows and recommends. However, a few items are universally needed, no matter which college, dorm, or apartment your student ends up in. Here are a few of those items: Dorms are notoriously dusty, moldy, and full of germs. A good air purifier is a great investment to help your student stay healthy at college. Speaking of dirty, keep your kid's feet clean with a pair of shower shoes. It seems that no college student can survive these days without carrying their Stanley filled with their favorite beverage. And, to keep their devices charged on the go, don't forget a portable charger. By the way, you support Scholarship GPS at no extra cost to you when you shop on Amazon using my affiliate link: https://amzn.to/3CPcoyO   This “gift” is for the parents and guardians… When our kids turn 18, we lose the ability to legally help them in emergency situations unless the proper paperwork is in place. That is why I recommend Mama Bear Legal Forms Young Adult Power of Attorney. Be sure to read my recent article on why I'm so thankful that we have a Young Adult POA in place. With the Power of Attorney documents, you can: + Make health care decisions if your student is incapacitated + Avoid court-appointed guardians + Gain access to medical records in case of an emergency + Interact with landlords and insurance companies You can use my discount code, ScholarshipCoach,  to take 20% off the total price at Mama Bear Legal Forms. ------- Sign up for my free newsletter, Your Daily Scholarship  

I recently spoke with Karen Dentler, author of the gift book, “Go to Class: How to Succeed at College.” Karen has over 20 years of experience in higher education. She has held positions in student life and academic administration at Rutgers University, Princeton University, and Carnegie Mellon University. Dentler has her MA in higher education from the University of Michigan and a BA in philosophy from Colgate University. In our conversation, Karen shared: Her number one tip for success for inbound college students! The role of parents in the life of their college student Why admissions is the least important part of your student's college experience (and what IS the most important part) And much more… Karen's gift book, “Go to Class: How to Succeed at College” makes the perfect gift for your college-bound student. Order your copy on Amazon or on Karen's website, CollegeGiftBook.com. ------- Announcing the Scholarship Bootcamp! You asked for it, and now it's here! The Scholarship Bootcamp offers students lifetime access to the Scholarship GPS Course to learn how to find, prioritize, and apply for scholarships. This unique program also includes personalized reviews, feedback, and editing help for three different scholarship applications of your choice, including essays of up to 2500 words. You could even have me help you with your entry for the Dominguez Law Firm Collegiate Scholarship! Plus, with access to the Scholarship GPS Course, you'll learn how to craft a strong Personal Narrative, which is critical for this scholarship. If purchased separately, this program would cost $428. However, the Scholarship Bootcamp is offered at a special price of just $247! Click here to sign up today: https://www.scholarshipgps.com/bootcamp ------- This week's featured scholarships: $3,000 Intoxalock Drunk Driving Prevention Scholarship $1500 Comedy Defensive Driving Scholarship $2500 Kitchen Cabinet Kings Entrepreneur Scholarship $5000 Dominguez Law Firm Collegiate Scholarship $1500 Future Leaders Scholarship (No Essay)  

In last week's episode, I shared my interview with Lisa Marker-Robbins, who has helped nearly 4,000 high school students and young adults gain the insight, experiences, and confidence they need to embark on their post-high school path. In that conversation, we discussed why strong GPAs and high test scores may not be enough for your student to gain admittance to their dream college. Today, Lisa was kind enough to let me share an episode of her College and Career Clarity Podcast. At many schools, like the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, prospective students must apply to a specific major when applying to college during the high school senior year. Since this is not standard at all colleges, it can be a confusing hurdle for many high schoolers and their families – but it doesn't have to be. What does this mean for your teen? In this episode of the College and Career Clarity Podcast, Lisa Marker-Robbins speaks with Andy Borst, UIUC's Director of Undergraduate Admissions, you'll learn how college major-based admissions works and how to set your teen up to successfully navigate the process. Although it can sometimes seem like it, admissions officers aren't in the business of crushing your teen's dreams. In fact, they want to make things possible for as many students as they can, and that's where a college major-based admissions process can come into play. Each university can only accommodate a certain number of students in each program, so this type of application can help admissions staff focus on the students that are truly interested in the major and most likely to thrive. When it comes to schools that admit by major, you might be surprised to learn that certain majors at these schools might be restricted to your student applying only as a 12th grader. For instance, if your child wants to study Computer Science at UIUC, they can only be admitted as a freshman or a transfer from another school. This means it's crucial that your student does the work in high school to identify a college major that aligns to their wiring.  Andy warns not to try to take a shortcut into these highly competitive majors by applying for a different major in the hopes of transferring into your student's desired field later. Trying to game the system isn't wise. In these cases, your teen will be better off attending a different university where they have an assured start in their top choice major. Highlights  What is college admission by major What majors are among the most popular and therefore most competitive How do restricted majors eliminate options for many high school students When can your teen choose a second college major Question to ask colleges about admission by major Lisa has a complimentary video on “How to guide your teen to choose the right major, college, & career” that she created for parents (and students), and she's given me permission to invite my people! In this, she'll cover: How flipping the script on the college admissions process can help ensure an on-time (and on budget!) graduation and a career your teen will love. How to know *beyond any doubt* that your teen has chosen the right college, major, and career path, and hasn't based their decision on luck, picked the “safe” option, or inadvertently restricted their potential. How to ensure your teen's senior year choices don't trap them in an unsuitable major or close the door on an opportunity no amount of money or persuasion can open. Click here to watch Lisa's complimentary video, “How to guide your teen to choose the right major, college, & career,” here: flourishcoachingco.com/gps In a recent interview, the mom of a $111,000 scholarship winner said that college major and career clarity are ‘essential' for success with scholarships! That is why I am offering several special bonuses for families who sign up for Lisa's Launch Career Clarity Program. Those bonuses are: Access to my Personal Narrative mini-course: In this video-based course, you will learn about the Five Pillars and how they relate to a student's Personal Narrative - a key component for winning scholarships. You'll also get my lesson on answering the common scholarship essay prompt, “Why Do You Deserve To Win This Scholarship?” Two live 45-minute one-on-one Q&A sessions with me to discuss anything about scholarships. I've never before offered this type of one-on-one scholarship help outside of my premier services. Personalized one-on-one help with one Personal Narrative scholarship essay of your choice. This special offer is only available until Midnight Eastern Time on November 18, 2024. So, don't delay. Sign up for Launch Career Clarity today to enjoy these special scholarship bonuses! Click here to get started: flourishcoachingco.com/gps ------- This week's featured scholarships: Courage to Grow (Scroll to the bottom of the linked page for info on this scholarship) Gen and Kelly Tanabe (Scroll to the bottom of the linked page for info on this scholarship) MoolahSPOT (Scroll to the bottom of the linked page for info on this scholarship) College JumpStart (Scroll to the bottom of the linked page for info on this scholarship) MENSA (Scroll to the middle of the linked page for info on this scholarship) Student Scholarships.org (Scroll to the middle of the linked page for info on this scholarship) Taco Bell Live Más Scholarship (Scroll to the middle of the linked page for info on this scholarship)  

For over a decade, Lisa Marker-Robbins has helped nearly 4,000 high school students and young adults gain the insight, experiences, and confidence they need to embark on their post-high school path. Along the way, however, she noticed an alarming trend: Teens struggled to find their true purpose - devastatingly impacting the student's college admissions and scholarship success. In our conversation, Lisa shared: Why strong GPAs and high test scores may not be enough to gain admittance to your student's dream college. Why “knowing where you want to go” is critical for college admissions and scholarships. Why your teen is NOT too young to get clarity on their future college major and career, and how most of the world is better preparing teens for career clarity. The role of college major clarity in college admissions, based on actual data from the colleges. Why high self-awareness is critical for a student's future success with college admissions and scholarships. Lisa has a complimentary video on “How to guide your teen to choose the right major, college, & career” that she created for parents (and students), and she's given me permission to share this with my audience! In this, she'll cover: How flipping the script on the college admissions process can help ensure an on-time (and on budget!) graduation and a career your teen will love. How to know *beyond any doubt* that your teen has chosen the right college, major, and career path, and hasn't based their decision on luck, picked the “safe” option, or inadvertently restricted their potential. How to ensure your teen's senior year choices don't trap them in an unsuitable major or close the door on an opportunity no amount of money or persuasion can open. Click here to watch Lisa's complimentary video, “How to guide your teen to choose the right major, college, & career,” here: flourishcoachingco.com/gps ------- This week's featured scholarships: $5000 Unigo Education Matters Scholarship $10,000 Profile in Courage Essay Contest $6000 Knight Essay Contest $4000 Digital Marketing Scholarship 30 DAR Scholarships for High School Seniors and College Students Weekender: $1000 No Essay Scholarship ------- Sign up for my free newsletter, Your Daily Scholarship  

The Scholarship Bootcamp provides lifetime access for your entire family to the Scholarship GPS Course, where you will learn how and where to find scholarships, how to prioritize scholarships based on your student's unique profile, and how to build your student's Personal Narrative, which Audria said was essential for her son's scholarship success. Plus, you will also get my help with three scholarship applications and essays of your choice!  So, to get the same level of support that I gave to Audria and her son, sign up for the Scholarship Bootcamp today. ------- This week's featured scholarships: FRA Americanism Essay Contest National Parent Volunteer Association Aaliyah Lee Scholarship $1000 Bookoo Scholarship $5000 Ted & Holly Rollins Scholarship Full-Ride Vermont Pitch Challenge Weekender: $1000 No Essay Scholarship ------- Sign up for my free newsletter, Your Daily Scholarship  

Is the cost of your child's college education keeping you up at night? Is your college savings plan insufficient or non-existent? Are you worried that your student will be paying back student loans for the rest of their life? Those were my fears, too! I didn't want my son to be burdened with student loans for 20+ years of his life. But, I had failed to save enough money to pay for his college degree. So, I coached him to win nearly $100,000 in scholarships, and he's now a debt-free college graduate! Students don't need a perfect 4.0 GPA to win scholarships! Average students can win scholarships if they know how. Students don't have to come from a low-income household to win scholarships! Most scholarships don't even ask about a student's financial situation. Students don't have to be star athletes to win scholarships! Sports scholarships make up a tiny fraction of the scholarships out there. Having success with scholarships requires a plan, and that's what Scholarship GPS provides. The course features concise video lessons designed to seamlessly fit into your busy schedule, allowing you to learn at your own pace. Throughout the course, you'll acquire essential scholarship skills, including: - How to identify the best scholarships based on your student's profile - Tips and best practices for scholarship applications, essays, and projects - The importance of crafting your student's Personal Narrative, a key element in winning scholarships Additionally, you will have access to helpful tools such as: - A scholarship tracking tool preloaded with quick and easy no-essay scholarships for immediate application - A scholarship checklist template to ensure completion of applications - An activity log to track your student's volunteer experiences Now is your last chance to get lifetime access to the Scholarship GPS Course at the introductory rate of just $97. Soon, the price of Scholarship GPS will more than double! So, don't delay. Go to https://www.scholarshipgps.com/scholarship-gps/1iqyq to start your scholarship journey today! Cheyenne Alexander is generously offering my listeners to proofread the first 250 words of a scholarship essay FOR FREE when you sign up for the Scholarship GPS Course. To get this offer, you MUST purchase the Scholarship GPS Course using this link: https://www.scholarshipgps.com/scholarship-gps/1iqyq ------- This week's featured scholarships: All-American Pest Control STEAM Trailblazer Scholarship Carson Scholarship for Students in Grades 4 - 11 $1000 Lamber Goodnow College Scholarship Elks Most Valuable Student Scholarship for the Class of 2025: 20 $30,000 Scholarships! $20,000 Equitable Excellence Scholarship® Program Weekender: No-Essay $1000 Appily College Prep Scholarship  

Is the cost of your child's college education keeping you up at night? Is your college savings plan insufficient or non-existent? Are you worried that your student will be paying back student loans for the rest of their life? Those were my fears, too! I didn't want my son to be burdened with student loans for 20+ years of his life. But, I had failed to save enough money to pay for his college degree. So, I coached him to win nearly $100,000 in scholarships, and he's now a debt-free college graduate! Students don't need a perfect 4.0 GPA to win scholarships! Average students can win scholarships if they know how. Students don't have to come from a low-income household to win scholarships! Most scholarships don't even ask about a student's financial situation. Students don't have to be star athletes to win scholarships! Sports scholarships make up a tiny fraction of the scholarships out there. Having success with scholarships requires a plan, and that's what Scholarship GPS provides. The course features concise video lessons designed to seamlessly fit into your busy schedule, allowing you to learn at your own pace. Throughout the course, you'll acquire essential scholarship skills, including: - How to identify the best scholarships based on your student's profile - Tips and best practices for scholarship applications, essays, and projects - The importance of crafting your student's Personal Narrative, a key element in winning scholarships Additionally, you will have access to helpful tools such as: - A scholarship tracking tool preloaded with quick and easy no-essay scholarships for immediate application - A scholarship checklist template to ensure completion of applications - An activity log to track your student's volunteer experiences Now is your last chance to get lifetime access to the Scholarship GPS Course at the introductory rate of just $97. Soon, the price of Scholarship GPS will more than double! So, don't delay. Go to www.scholarshipgps.com/scholarship-gps to start your scholarship journey today! ------- Parents of the Class of 2026: Schedule a FREE Scholarship Consultation to learn more about scholarships for your high school junior. During this one-hour Zoom meeting, you'll learn about: The three categories of scholarships, and which ones your student qualifies for The 5-step process for winning scholarships Nine reasons why high school juniors need to apply for scholarships immediately Multiple scholarship resources Plus, I'll answer your scholarship questions! Simply email Dave@NoDebtCollege.com to request a link to schedule a free consultation at your convenience. ------- This week's featured scholarships: Community Service Scholarship General Education & Mental Health Scholarship Stossel in the Classroom Essay & Video Contests $40,000 GE-Reagan Foundation Scholarship $60,000 Burger King Foundation Scholarship FULL-RIDE Coolidge Scholarship for High School Juniors Weekender: $1000 No Essay Scholarship Subscribe to the Your Daily Scholarship newsletter for free: https://nodebtcollege.substack.com/  

Is the cost of your child's college education keeping you up at night? Is your college savings plan insufficient or non-existent? Are you worried that your student will be paying back student loans for the rest of their life? Those were my fears, too! I didn't want my son to be burdened with student loans for 20+ years of his life. But, I had failed to save enough money to pay for his college degree. So, I coached him to win nearly $100,000 in scholarships, and he's now a debt-free college graduate! Students don't need a perfect 4.0 GPA to win scholarships! Average students can win scholarships if they know how. Students don't have to come from a low-income household to win scholarships! Most scholarships don't even ask about a student's financial situation. Students don't have to be star athletes to win scholarships! Sports scholarships make up a tiny fraction of the scholarships out there. Having success with scholarships requires a plan, and that's what Scholarship GPS provides. The course features concise video lessons designed to seamlessly fit into your busy schedule, allowing you to learn at your own pace. Throughout the course, you'll acquire essential scholarship skills, including: - How to identify the best scholarships based on your student's profile - Tips and best practices for scholarship applications, essays, and projects - The importance of crafting your student's Personal Narrative, a key element in winning scholarships Additionally, you will have access to helpful tools such as: - A scholarship tracking tool preloaded with quick and easy no-essay scholarships for immediate application - A scholarship checklist template to ensure completion of applications - An activity log to track your student's volunteer experiences Now is your last chance to get lifetime access to the Scholarship GPS Course at the introductory rate of just $97. Soon, the price of Scholarship GPS will more than double! So, don't delay. Go to www.scholarshipgps.com/scholarship-gps to start your scholarship journey today! ------- I recently spoke with Dave Walker of Walker Prep about why students' standardized test scores often don't correlate with the grades the student receives in school. In our conversation, Dave shared: The effects of “grade inflation” on the mismatch between standardized test scores vs. school grades. What explains a student who doesn't struggle with in-school tests but does struggle with standardized tests. Why students need to adopt a different paradigm for standardized tests compared to in-school tests. Tips for improving your test scores. You can connect with Dave by visiting WalkerTestPrep.com. You can use coupon code GPS10 for 10% off any of Dave Walker's offerings. ------- The earlier students identify their passion and purpose, the more success they will have with scholarships and college admissions. If you or your student are struggling to identify things like a future college major or career, please check out the services offered by Lisa Marker-Robbins. ------- This week's featured scholarships: $2000 Zombie Apocalypse Scholarship $25,000 Atlas Shrugged Essay Contest Safe Driving PSA Video Scholarship $15,000 Citizens Bank No-Essay Scholarship $1300 Werewolf vs. Vampire Scholarship  

Is the cost of your child's college education keeping you up at night? Is your college savings plan insufficient or non-existent? Are you worried that your student will be paying back student loans for the rest of their life? Those were my fears, too! I didn't want my son to be burdened with student loans for 20+ years of his life. But, I had failed to save enough money to pay for his college degree. So, I coached him to win nearly $100,000 in scholarships, and he's now a debt-free college graduate! Students don't need a perfect 4.0 GPA to win scholarships!  Average students can win scholarships if they know how. Students don't have to come from a low-income household to win scholarships!  Most scholarships don't even ask about a student's financial situation. Students don't have to be star athletes to win scholarships!  Sports scholarships make up a tiny fraction of the scholarships out there. Having success with scholarships requires a plan, and that's what Scholarship GPS provides.  The course features concise video lessons designed to seamlessly fit into your busy schedule, allowing you to learn at your own pace. Throughout the course, you'll acquire essential scholarship skills, including: - How to identify the best scholarships based on your student's profile - Tips and best practices for scholarship applications, essays, and projects - The importance of crafting your student's Personal Narrative, a key element in winning scholarships Additionally, you will have access to helpful tools such as: - A scholarship tracking tool preloaded with quick and easy no-essay scholarships for immediate application - A scholarship checklist template to ensure completion of applications - An activity log to track your student's volunteer experiences Now is your last chance to get lifetime access to the Scholarship GPS Course at the introductory rate of just $97. Soon, the price of Scholarship GPS will more than double! So, don't delay. Go to www.scholarshipgps.com/scholarship-gps to start your scholarship journey today! ------- Katia Hua has dedicated her career to the field of education, working in various roles that have equipped her with the knowledge and expertise needed for education consulting. Throughout her professional journey, she has come to recognize the importance of not only guiding students through the college admissions process but also helping them discover their aspirations for the future. That's the major reason why she founded BosonEd. I recently spoke with Katia about how high school juniors (Class of 2026) should start their college planning now (if they haven't already). We also discussed some ways that younger students can begin preparing for college, as well. In our conversation, Katia shared: The timeline for standardized tests Why she recommends students NOT take the SAT or ACT more than three times How a student's passions, perspectives, and achievements with extracurriculars affect college admissions How high school freshmen, sophomores, and juniors should approach participating in extracurricular activities to build an application theme A timeline for requesting letters of recommendation  A timeline for college visits and how to get the most out of them You can connect with Katia by visiting BosonEd.org.  Also, be sure to read the article Katia referenced in our discussion, “【Case study】What kind of student got into Princeton?'" Class of 2026: As Katia said in our discussion, high school juniors need to begin their college planning process right now. That includes planning how to pay for college, including scholarships.  Did you know a FULL RIDE scholarship is open for high school juniors right now?  Did you know that a different scholarship covering full tuition for any college in the country will be opening for juniors this spring?  These are just two of the many scholarship opportunities open to high school juniors.  My son won his first scholarship as a high school junior.  In the Scholarship GPS Course, you will find an interview with a high school junior who won a $35,000 scholarship!  So, while you need to start the college planning that Katia talked about, high school juniors also need to begin the scholarship process.  If you have a high school junior and would like to schedule a FREE consultation to learn about scholarships for high school juniors, drop me an email at Dave@NoDebtCollege.com ------- This week's featured scholarships: American Culinary Federation Education Foundation Scholarships American Bullion Scholarship $60,000 Modeling the Future Challenge $20,000 National Space Club and Foundation Keynote Scholar $8000 Regions Riding Forward Scholarship Weekender: $2500 SoFi Scholarship Giveaway  

Introducing Scholarship GPS, an innovative online course that provides you with the knowledge and skills needed to secure valuable scholarships. The course features concise video lessons designed to seamlessly fit into your busy schedule, allowing you to learn at your own pace. Throughout the course, you'll acquire essential scholarship skills, including: - How to identify the best scholarships based on your student's profile - Tips and best practices for scholarship applications, essays, and projects - The importance of crafting your student's Personal Narrative, a key element in winning scholarships Additionally, you will have access to helpful tools such as: - A scholarship tracking tool preloaded with quick and easy no-essay scholarships for immediate application - A scholarship checklist template to ensure completion of applications - An activity log to track your student's volunteer experiences In addition to the valuable scholarship information, what sets Scholarship GPS apart is the inclusion of bonus lessons from trusted professionals, offering expert insights into college admissions, test preparation, and other crucial aspects of college readiness. By enrolling in this program, you will gain valuable information about scholarships and a comprehensive overview of college preparation. Use discount code MYIMPACT to take 50% off the regular price of the Scholarship GPS Course. Don't delay — the discount code MYIMPACT expires on September 30, 2024. So, go to www.scholarshipgps.com/scholarship-gps to start your scholarship journey today! ------- This week's featured scholarships: $2500 AmericanTrucks Student Scholarship $1000 Responsify Empowering Others Scholarship $1500 Unigo Shout it Out Scholarship $1000 Good Works Scholarship $1000 More Than a Teacher Scholarship Weekender: $1000 Appily No Essay Scholarship ------- Dr. Sapna Sehgal. Sapna is an English professor, an Oxford graduate, and a College Admissions Consultant.  Sapna has 20+ years teaching experience, 7+ years university lecturing experience, and 7+ years of college consulting experience. In our conversation Sapna explains how students can write their PERFECT college essay using her SCORE methodology. You can connect with Sapna at DrSapnaConsulting.com

Introducing Scholarship GPS, an innovative online course that provides you with the knowledge and skills needed to secure valuable scholarships. The course features concise video lessons designed to seamlessly fit into your busy schedule, allowing you to learn at your own pace. Throughout the course, you'll acquire essential scholarship skills, including: - How to identify the best scholarships based on your student's profile - Tips and best practices for scholarship applications, essays, and projects - The importance of crafting your student's Personal Narrative, a key element in winning scholarships Additionally, you will have access to helpful tools such as: - A scholarship tracking tool preloaded with quick and easy no-essay scholarships for immediate application - A scholarship checklist template to ensure completion of applications - An activity log to track your student's volunteer experiences In addition to the valuable scholarship information, what sets Scholarship GPS apart is the inclusion of bonus lessons from trusted professionals, offering expert insights into college admissions, test preparation, and other crucial aspects of college readiness. By enrolling in this program, you will gain valuable information about scholarships and a comprehensive overview of college preparation. Plus, the Scholarship GPS Program has been updated with a lesson on how to leverage your work for MyImpact Challenge for many other scholarships, college applications, and more! Use discount code MYIMPACT to take 50% off the regular price of the Scholarship GPS Course. Don't delay — the discount code MYIMPACT expires on September 30, 2024. So, go to www.scholarshipgps.com/scholarship-gps to start your scholarship journey today! ------- This week's featured scholarships: $100,000 Dr. Pepper Tuition Giveaway CouponBirds "Help to Save" Scholarship $1,000 Marketing & Advertising Scholarship $35,000 VFW Voice of Democracy Contest $5000 VFW Patriot's Pen Program Weekender: $1000 No Essay Scholarship

Class of 2025 Scholarship Bootcamp Are you interested in helping your high school senior kickstart their scholarship journey? The Class of 2025 Scholarship Bootcamp provides high school seniors with lifetime access to the Scholarship GPS Course (valued at $97), which teaches them how to locate, prioritize, and apply for scholarships. This special program also includes personalized reviews, feedback, and editing assistance for three different scholarship applications of your choice, including essays of up to 2500 words (valued at $231). While course access is lifetime, one-on-one essay help expires on December 31, 2024. If bought separately, this program would cost $328. However, the Class of 2025 Scholarship Bootcamp is available at a reduced price of just $147. Don't wait. Senior year presents the greatest scholarship opportunity of your life, but it will be over before you know it. Don't miss out on this chance to receive valuable one-on-one support with your scholarship applications and essays at an incredibly low price. Click here to sign up today. ------- Do you have a power of attorney for your college-aged student yet? Make sure you have the necessary documents that empower you to step in for your student in medical or financial emergencies with Mama Bear Legal Forms. Use my code ‘ScholarshipCoach' to get 20%-off their Young Adult Power of Attorney bundle, made specifically for college students. Click here to learn more. ------- With 26 years of experience as a public speaking coach, and 15 years as a corporate etiquette consultant, Caroline Buxton Avinger is the owner of Protocol SC. She leads trainings on professionalism and communications, helping college students and new professionals transition to the workplace with the level of executive presence that employers seek. She helps them maximize their success by learning to communicate clearly and confidently, whether that's from a stage or across a desk. And she helps them be comfortable in their own skin as they navigate any business encounter. A graduate of Davidson College and Converse College, she spent several years as a middle school English teacher before working in professional development. She is certified by The Protocol School of Washington as an Intercultural Protocol and Etiquette Trainer as well as a Protocol Officer. Most recently, she was the head of Global Training and Development at AMECO, a former subsidiary of Fluor Corporation. She lives in Greenville, SC, with her husband, two daughters, and a very spoiled Westie. In her spare time, she reads mystery novels (but only those that won't keep her up all night), works out when the spirit moves her, and hangs out with her family. Her current book obsession is Louise Penny's Armand Gamache series. In our conversation, Caroline and I discussed: How students can best handle difficulties with their dorm mate The role of parents in helping students navigate roommate problems The key to being a good roommate Whether roommates need to be ‘best friends' How high school students can prepare for college life And much more You can get in touch with Caroline on LinkedIn and Instagram or by email at cbavinger@protocolsc.com ------- This week's featured scholarships: $1000 Lounge Lizard Web Design Scholarship $1000 Micklin Law Group Educational Scholarship $1000 Dr. Melissa Ivers Overcoming Adversity Scholarship $40,000 MyImpact Challenge $1000 College Ave $1,000 Scholarship Monthly Sweepstakes  

MyImpact Challenge is a civic engagement contest hosted by the Bill of Rights Institute. Eligibility: Submission is open to US citizens and US-based young people who are between the ages of 13 and 19 and enrolled in middle or high school on January 1, 2025. Submission is open to students in all U.S. states, territories, and Armed Forces Schools Abroad. Application Requirements: My Conversation with Rachel Davison Humphries, Senior Director of Civic Learning Initiatives at the Bill of Rights Institute Listen to my exclusive interview with Rachel to learn all about the MyImpact Challenge here: 1× 0:00       -17:31   Audio playback is not supported on your browser. Please upgrade. Scholarship GPS is a Proud Sponsor of the MyImpact Challenge! Introducing Scholarship GPS, an innovative online course that provides you with the knowledge and skills needed to secure valuable scholarships. The course features concise video lessons designed to seamlessly fit into your busy schedule, allowing you to learn at your own pace. Throughout the course, you'll acquire essential scholarship skills, including: - How to identify the best scholarships based on your student's profile - Tips and best practices for scholarship applications, essays, and projects - The importance of crafting your student's Personal Narrative, a key element in winning scholarships Additionally, you will have access to helpful tools such as: - A scholarship tracking tool preloaded with quick and easy no-essay scholarships for immediate application - A scholarship checklist template to ensure completion of applications - An activity log to track your student's volunteer experiences In addition to the valuable scholarship information, what sets Scholarship GPS apart is the inclusion of bonus lessons from trusted professionals, offering expert insights into college admissions, test preparation, and other crucial aspects of college readiness. By enrolling in this program, you will gain valuable information about scholarships and a comprehensive overview of college preparation. Plus, the Scholarship GPS Program has been updated with a lesson on how to leverage your work for MyImpact Challenge for many other scholarships, college applications, and more! To celebrate the launch of MyImpactChallenge, use discount code MYIMPACT to take 50% off the regular price of the Scholarship GPS Course. Don't delay — the discount code MYIMPACT expires on September 30, 2024. So, go to www.scholarshipgps.com/scholarship-gps to start your scholarship journey today!

Introducing Scholarship GPS, an innovative online course that provides you with the knowledge and skills needed to secure valuable scholarships. The course features concise video lessons designed to seamlessly fit into your busy schedule, allowing you to learn at your own pace. Throughout the course, you'll acquire essential scholarship skills, including: - How to identify the best scholarships based on your student's profile - Tips and best practices for scholarship applications, essays, and projects - The importance of crafting your student's Personal Narrative, a key element in winning scholarships Additionally, you will have access to helpful tools such as: - A scholarship tracking tool preloaded with quick and easy no-essay scholarships for immediate application - A scholarship checklist template to ensure completion of applications - An activity log to track your student's volunteer experiences In addition to the valuable scholarship information, what sets Scholarship GPS apart is the inclusion of bonus lessons from trusted professionals, offering expert insights into college admissions, test preparation, and other crucial aspects of college readiness. By enrolling in this program, you will not only gain valuable information about scholarships but also receive a comprehensive overview of college preparation. Go to www.scholarshipgps.com/scholarship-gps to start your scholarship journey today! ------- Do you have a power of attorney for your college-aged student yet? Make sure you have the necessary documents that empower you to step in for your student in medical or financial emergencies with Mama Bear Legal Forms. Use my code ‘ScholarshipCoach' to get 20%-off their Young Adult Power of Attorney bundle, made specifically for college students. Click here to learn more. ------- Matthew Brooks has over 25 years of experience in the field of computer science. He began his career by working for a national Internet Service Provider for 10 years, where he held a variety of technical and leadership roles in support, network operations, and I.T. service management.. He then spent 7 years at Georgia State University, where in addition to managing I.T. systems, he facilitated and taught Java programming and computer forensics. He also lead software development teams for the Center for Health Information Technology. He has spent the past 5 years teaching computer science and robotics at the secondary school level. This includes coaching state champions in both middle school CyberPatriot and VEX Robotics competitions. In our conversation, Matthew and I discussed: Why AP Computer Science is important, even for non-computer majors Getting college credit for AP Computer Science How AP Computer Science can help with college admissions and scholarships How Matthew works with students to support them in preparing for the AP Computer Science test You can get in touch with Matthew at aspire2code.com ------- This week's featured scholarships: $60,000 Hagan Scholarship $2500 Community Service Scholarship $3000 “You Can't Label People, but You Can Label Products” Scholarship $3000 “Unboxing Your Life” Video Scholarship $1000 Cornwall Alliance Essay Contest Weekender: $2500 No Essay Scholarship

Class of 2025 Scholarship Bootcamp Are you interested in helping your high school senior kickstart their scholarship journey? The Class of 2025 Scholarship Bootcamp provides high school seniors with lifetime access to the Scholarship GPS Course (valued at $97), which teaches them how to locate, prioritize, and apply for scholarships. This special program also includes personalized reviews, feedback, and editing assistance for three different scholarship applications of your choice, including essays of up to 2500 words (valued at $231). While course access is lifetime, one-on-one essay help expires on December 31, 2024. If bought separately, this program would cost $328. However, the Class of 2025 Scholarship Bootcamp is available at a reduced price of just $147. Don't wait. Senior year presents the greatest scholarship opportunity of your life, but it will be over before you know it. Don't miss out on this chance to receive valuable one-on-one support with your scholarship applications and essays at an incredibly low price. Click here to sign up today: https://www.scholarshipgps.com/class-of-2025-scholarship-bootcamp ------- Links to learn more about this week's featured scholarships: Weekender: $1000 No Essay Scholarship $2000 Nuts, Bolts & Thingamajigs Scholarship $1000 Outstanding Citizen Scholarship $1000 Key Thinkers Scholarship $1000 Return2College Scholarship $2500 No Sweat Scholarship ------- Irene Schindler is a published essayist. She helps college applicants identify compelling ideas for their admissions essays and present those ideas in a student's own best voice. Working with students to examine their interests and enthusiasms and exploring what they already know, what they aspire to do, and what ignites their passion for further education is a key element of what she loves most about her job. Irene has studied speechwriting, creative writing, and storytelling at Georgetown University and has assisted college students with their application essays for elite colleges across the nation. She holds degrees in communications and government from George Washington University and worked in communications and policy on Capitol Hill for many years prior to joining College Bound. In our conversation, Irene and I discussed: How younger students can prepare themselves to be better college applicants The importance of intentional involvement in high school How students can stand out with their college admissions essay Strategies for students struggling with their college essay Essay ideas for students who aren't sure of their college major You can get in touch with Irene at ireneschindler@gmail.com or on the College Bound website. Irene mentioned the Fiske Guide to Colleges as a fantastic resource to help you find the right college. Here's a link to buy the Fiske Guide on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3yTuSww  

Every year, I see the same thing: high school seniors who find every reason not to apply for scholarships. Here is what one mom said in an online forum when asked what she wishes she had done differently during her child's senior year: "I wish I had pushed my HS senior to commit to applying for scholarships. Later in her senior year, she found all kinds of ways to avoid putting in the effort."- Mom of Class of 2024 Grad. If your student is in the Class of 2025, they must start applying for scholarships immediately. Otherwise, here's the list of “reasons” that they won't be able to start later:  September: “School just started. I need to adjust to my new schedule before working on scholarships.” October: “I need to work on my college applications and essays before working on scholarships.” November: “It's Thanksgiving! Don't I deserve a break?!” December: “I need to fill out the FAFSA before working on scholarships.” January: “I need to adjust to my new spring class schedule before working on scholarships.” February: “I need to get my college acceptance before I start working on scholarships.” March: “My spring sport takes too much time to work on scholarships.” April: “I need to do all the graduation prep before I work on scholarships.” May: “Prom prep is taking up all of my free time. I can't work on scholarships.” June: “All of the good scholarships are closed.” Your student's list of “reasons” will vary, but you get the point: Students can always find a “reason” that they can't apply for scholarships.  However, it's important to remember that the earlier they start, the more opportunities they will have. So, let's not let these “reasons” hold us back. Let's start applying for scholarships now and make the most of the opportunities available. The hardest part of scholarships is getting started. But, Class of 2025 students who start now will not only get over this hump but also enjoy these benefits: They will build a portfolio of scholarship essays that they can reuse for many more scholarship applications throughout their senior year. They will have the experience and skills needed to be better scholarship applicants in the spring when their local scholarship opportunities (usually) open up. They could win one of the $20,000, $30,000, $50,000, or other high-dollar scholarships open to seniors this fall! It's crucial to understand the urgency of the situation. Did you know that the Class of 2025 has already missed a FULL TUITION and a FULL RIDE scholarship opportunity? Every day a student delays is another lost scholarship opportunity.  Perhaps you and your student are willing to start, but you aren't sure how. The Scholarship GPS Course will get you and your student up to speed quickly. Here are just some of the highlights from the course: How and where to find scholarships How to prioritize the right scholarships How to build a student's Personal Narrative: The Key to Scholarship Success How to respond to the most common scholarship essay topics Plus, throughout the fall, I will be adding lessons on some of the biggest scholarship opportunities for the Class of 2025 - scholarships that virtually every senior should apply for! The tools, tactics and strategies I share in the Scholarship GPS Course are the same ones I used to coach my own son to over $95,000 in scholarships, to coach Isabella to 14 scholarship wins, and to coach Talon to over $100,000 in scholarships!  So, get started on your scholarship journey today! Go to www.ScholarshipGPS.com and use coupon code SAVE20 to get $20 off the regular price of the Scholarship GPS Course.  ------- Links to learn more about this week's featured scholarships: Share the Road Scholarship Make Me Laugh Scholarship Animal Rescue Scholarship Youth Free Expression Film Contest $20,000 Scholarship for High School Seniors (Class of 2025) Weekender: Sallie Mae Scholarship Sweepstakes  

This week, I'm joined by Sam Severn. Sam is a 14-time #1 best-selling ghostwriter, book doctor, screenwriter, and writing coach. Mentored by Academy Award-winner Stewart Stern (Rebel Without A Cause), Sam served as a consultant for the #1 best-sellers Tears For My City and The Revved Life. He also served as a consultant for Robert Beatty's #1 best-selling children's novels Serafina and the Twisted Staff and Willa of the Wood, published by Disney Hyperion. Sam's ghostwritten screenplay was awarded Best Adaptation at the Hollywood Book Festival. He's published more than 3,000 news stories and ghostwritten or consulted on 60 published books. Sam's written for rock magazines and pop culture websites, film reviews, and the blogs of #1 best-selling faith-based authors. A 7-time speaker at the Nashville Writers' Conference, and a huge undying Elvis fan, Sam's currently coaching three writers on completing their first novels, consulting on a courtroom thriller, and writing an epic Horror-Fantasy set in 1990s Seattle. Now, Sam is bringing his passion and talent for writing to work with students on their college essays! To connect with Sam, go to SamSevern.com. ------ At a 5% interest rate (good luck finding a student loan with that low of an interest rate), one year's worth of interest on just a $5000 student loan comes to $250.00. For that same $250, you could buy a one-year Amazon Prime membership (so that you can watch "Borrowed Future: How Student Loans are Killing the American Dream"), AND get lifetime access for your entire family to the Scholarship GPS course, where I share what I learned to help my son earn over $95,000 in scholarships and to graduate college debt-free. Perhaps you and your student are willing to start, but you aren't sure how. The Scholarship GPS Course will get you and your student up to speed quickly. Here are just some of the highlights from the course: How and where to find scholarships How to prioritize the right scholarships How to build a student's Personal Narrative: The Key to Scholarship Success How to respond to the most common scholarship essay topics Plus, throughout the fall, I will be adding lessons on some of the biggest scholarship opportunities for the Class of 2025 - scholarships that virtually every senior should apply for! The tools, tactics and strategies I share in the Scholarship GPS Course are the same ones I used to coach my own son to over $95,000 in scholarships, to coach Isabella to 14 scholarship wins, and to coach Talon to over $100,000 in scholarships! So, get started on your scholarship journey today! Click here, and use coupon code SAVE20 to get $20 off the regular price of the Scholarship GPS Course. ------- Links to learn more about this week's featured scholarships: $1000 Appily No-Essay Scholarship Preventing Accidents Scholarship $1000 Innovation in Tax Policy Scholarship $500 Innovation in Education Scholarship $1000 DefensiveDriving.com Scholarship ------ To learn more about one-on-one scholarship coaching, please visit https://www.scholarshipgps.com/services One-on-one scholarship coaching services are available for the Class of 2026, Class of 2027, Class of 2028, and there is a waiting list for the Class of 2025.  

This week, I'm joined by Dr. Andrea Brenner, who brings 25 years of experience as a college professor and university administrator to her presentations with high school and college audiences. She is the creator of the Talking College™ card decks, the original card decks filled with insider tips and conversation prompts for college-bound students and those helping them on their journeys. She is also co-author of How to College: What to Know Before You Go (and When You're There), a leading guide for college-bound students and their parents/guardians. See Dr. Brenner's website for her articles, podcast recordings, and upcoming talks and webinars. ------ Discover Scholarship GPS, an online course that serves as your guide to the world of scholarships. This comprehensive course is packed with insightful and concise video lessons, each ranging from approximately three to ten minutes, offering the flexibility to seamlessly fit into your busy schedule. As a loyal Scholarship GPS Podcast listener, you have exclusive early access to the course, allowing you to dive into over 40 available lessons while new content is consistently being added. This is your opportunity to gain a competitive edge in your scholarship journey. What sets Scholarship GPS apart is the inclusion of BONUS LESSONS from trusted professionals in college admissions, test prep, and other crucial areas related to college readiness. These bonus lessons offer invaluable introductory knowledge from experts in their fields. To express my gratitude, I'm excited to offer you LIFETIME ACCESS to Scholarship GPS at a significantly discounted pre-launch rate of just $57 when you use coupon code AUGUST24 at checkout. This exclusive offer is a token of appreciation for Scholarship GPS Podcast listeners and is available as the course continues to evolve. Don't miss out on this opportunity to embark on your scholarship journey today. Remember, coupon code AUGUST24 expires on August 15, 2024. Click here to take advantage of this special offer and secure your access to Scholarship GPS! ------- Links to learn more about this week's featured scholarships: CollegeXpress Back-to-School Scholarship: You will simply fill out the registration form based on your year in high school: 9th Graders: Apply with this link. 10th Graders: Apply with this link. 11th Graders: Apply with this link. 12th Graders: Apply with this link. $25,000 Chick-fil-A Community Scholars Program $1000 Students Affected by Cancer Scholarship $1000 Care Throughout the Ages Scholarship $2500 Beauty & Wellness Professionals Scholarship $1000 GBV Service Scholarship ------ To learn more about one-on-one scholarship coaching, please visit https://www.scholarshipgps.com/services One-on-one scholarship coaching services are available for the Class of 2026, Class of 2027, Class of 2028, and there is a waiting list for the Class of 2025.  

This week, I'm joined by Mike Bergin, who has 30 years of intensive experience in every aspect of standardized test preparation. Mike is the founder of Chariot Learning, which delivers on the promise of what truly transformative, individualized education can and should be. Mike is also the founding President of the Board of Directors of the National Test Prep Association, the creator of the TestBright SAT & ACT curriculum system and Roots2Words vocabulary program, and the co-host of the college admissions industry podcast Tests and the Rest. In our light-hearted interview, Mike shares the 7 steps to a terrible college essay—a fun way to drive home what NOT to do and the flip side of his article, 7 Steps To An Amazing College Essay. ------- I am a strong advocate for the work of Lisa Marker-Robbins and Flourish Coaching. For over a decade, Lisa has helped over 3,600 high school students and young adults gain the insight, experiences, and confidence they need to embark on their post-high school path. Along the way, however, she noticed an alarming trend: Teens struggled to find their true purpose–and the fallout wasn't pretty. There was a lot of uncertainty around college majors and future careers. As a result, students weren't graduating college on time, and even when they did, they often left college underemployed or unemployed altogether. From my perspective, gaining college and career clarity not only sets up the student to thrive in college and puts them on the path to future career success, but it's also beneficial for finding and winning scholarships. More than half of the private scholarships my son won, both in high school and while in college, were directly related to his college major. The other scholarships, while open to students of all majors, were still won due to his compelling Personal Narrative - his story of his future plans, with the ability to point to past achievements related to those plans. Whether your child is in high school or college, if they are unclear about their future career or even their college major, I can think of no better investment than to look into the programs that Lisa and Flourish Coaching offer. To learn more, go to http://www.FlourishCoachingCo.com/NoDebtMajors ------- Scholarship GPS is an online course that serves as your guide to the world of scholarships. This comprehensive course is packed with insightful and concise video lessons, each ranging from approximately three to ten minutes, offering the flexibility to seamlessly fit into your busy schedule. As a loyal Scholarship GPS Podcast listener, you have exclusive early access to the course, allowing you to dive into over 40 available lessons while new content is consistently being added. This is your opportunity to gain a competitive edge in your scholarship journey. What sets Scholarship GPS apart is the inclusion of BONUS LESSONS from trusted professionals in college admissions, test prep, and other crucial areas related to college readiness. These bonus lessons offer invaluable introductory knowledge from experts in their fields. To express my gratitude, I'm excited to offer you LIFETIME ACCESS to Scholarship GPS at a significantly discounted pre-launch rate of just $57 when you use coupon code AUGUST24 at checkout. This exclusive offer is a token of appreciation for Scholrship GPS Podcast listeners and is available as the course continues to evolve. Don't miss out on this opportunity to embark on your scholarship journey today. Remember, coupon code AUGUST24 expires on August 15, 2024. Go to www.ScholarshipGPS.com to sign up today. ------- Links to the articles for this week's featured scholarships: CollegeXpress Back-to-School Scholarship: You will Simply fill out the registration form based on your year in high school: 9th Graders: Apply with this link. 10th Graders: Apply with this link. 11th Graders: Apply with this link. 12th Graders: Apply with this link. $2500 Justice Solutions Group Future Mentors Scholarship $1000 Excellence in Academics and Performing Arts Scholarship $1000 Safety On The Road Scholarship $30,000 Elks Most Valuable Student Scholarship $2500 SoFi Scholarship Giveaway  If you are not yet a member of SoFi you will need to register before participating in the Sweepstakes. (If you are looking for a new account to save your scholarship winnings, use this link to open an account with SoFi to get an extra $25! Opening an account is NOT a requirement for entering the scholarship sweepstakes.)

This week I'm joined by John Fisher of the New York Injury & Malpractice Law Firm, the sponsor of the Sam's Legacy - Fighting to End Drunk Driving Scholarship, to discuss the the young man this scholarship honors and the things they are looking for in an application. ------- I am a strong advocate for the work of Lisa Marker-Robbins and Flourish Coaching. For over a decade, Lisa has helped over 3,600 high school students and young adults gain the insight, experiences, and confidence they need to embark on their post-high school path. Along the way, however, she noticed an alarming trend: Teens struggled to find their true purpose–and the fallout wasn't pretty. There was a lot of uncertainty around college majors and future careers. As a result, students weren't graduating college on time, and even when they did, they often left college underemployed or unemployed altogether. From my perspective, gaining college and career clarity not only sets up the student to thrive in college and puts them on the path to future career success, but it's also beneficial for finding and winning scholarships. More than half of the private scholarships my son won, both in high school and while in college, were directly related to his college major. The other scholarships, while open to students of all majors, were still won due to his compelling Personal Narrative - his story of his future plans, with the ability to point to past achievements related to those plans. Whether your child is in high school or college, if they are unclear about their future career or even their college major, I can think of no better investment than to look into the programs that Lisa and Flourish Coaching offer. To learn more, go to http://www.FlourishCoachingCo.com/NoDebtMajors ------- Click here to listen to the interview with my Class of 2024 $100,000+ Scholarship Winner, Talon and his mom: https://www.scholarshipgps.com/blog/fcded83f-265c-45cd-95de-8322043c390c ------- Scholarship GPS is my new online, on-demand, video-based course where I share my insights on how to find and earn scholarships. Each lesson is designed to be short, typically between three and ten minutes. This unique ‘bite-sized' learning model is tailored to fit into your busy schedule, empowering you to learn at your own pace. As a Scholarship GPS Podcast listener, you can get access to the course before the general public. It's important to note that the course is a work in progress. While there are still lessons to be added, over 40 lessons are already uploaded and ready for viewing, and new lessons will be added regularly. This allows you to hit the ground running while new lessons are being prepared and added regularly. One of the things that makes Scholarship GPS unique is the BONUS LESSONS included in the course. I know scholarships, but I don't know college admissions, test prep, or other things related to college prep. But I do know professionals with expertise in those things. These trusted professionals have lessons INCLUDED in the course—a kind of high-level “101” introduction to their area of expertise. As a thank you for your support, you can access the course at a heavily discounted pre-launch rate! You can sign up for LIFETIME ACCESS to the Scholarship GPS course for only $47! Simply use coupon code JULY2024 at checkout. Click here to sign up! Remember, this special offer is ONLY for Scholarship GPS Podcast listeners and is being offered at this discounted rate because the course is still a work in progress. But while I build out the rest of the course, you can start on your scholarship journey today! Don't delay; coupon code JULY2024 expires on July 31, 2024. ------- Links to the articles for this week's featured scholarships: MoolahSPOT Scholarship: https://open.substack.com/pub/nodebtcollege/p/yet-another-why-do-you-deserve-to?r=21d400&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true Clubs of America Scholarship: https://open.substack.com/pub/nodebtcollege/p/1000-clubs-of-america-scholarship-38b?r=21d400&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true Cyberbullying Awareness Scholarship: https://open.substack.com/pub/nodebtcollege/p/2000-cyberbullying-awareness-scholarship?r=21d400&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true Hometown Pride Scholarship: https://open.substack.com/pub/nodebtcollege/p/2000-hometown-pridescholarship?r=21d400&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true Who Inspires You Scholarship: https://open.substack.com/pub/nodebtcollege/p/1000-who-inspires-you-scholarship-7c9?r=21d400&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true Sam's Legacy - Fighting to End Drunk Driving Scholarship: https://open.substack.com/pub/nodebtcollege/p/sams-legacy-fighting-to-end-drunk?r=21d400&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true Sallie Mae Weekend Scholarship: https://open.substack.com/pub/nodebtcollege/p/weekender-2000-scholarship-sweepstakes-99e?r=21d400&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true    

Links to the articles for this week's featured scholarships: $1000 Mrs. Prindables Future Educator Scholarship: https://nodebtcollege.substack.com/publish/post/145580611?back=%2Fpublish%2Fposts%2Fscheduled $1000 Capital Auto Auction Scholarship: https://nodebtcollege.substack.com/publish/post/145580905?back=%2Fpublish%2Fposts%2Fscheduled $1000 Florida Rentals Annual Dream Vacation Scholarship: https://nodebtcollege.substack.com/publish/post/145581187?back=%2Fpublish%2Fposts%2Fscheduled $1000 Achieve Today Scholarship: https://nodebtcollege.substack.com/publish/post/145581568?back=%2Fpublish%2Fposts%2Fscheduled $1000 RealtyHop Scholarship: https://nodebtcollege.substack.com/publish/post/145581687?back=%2Fpublish%2Fposts%2Fscheduled $1000 Appily College Prep Scholarship: http://tracking.appily.com/aff_c?offer_id=201&aff_id=2202   This week I'm joined by Donna Vitek, a State of Florida certified teacher with a Master's in History Education. She enjoys teaching and challenging students to think outside the box. As a parent and home educator, she saw the need for the social sciences to be taught in a way that interests kids. She also saw a need for personalized History and Civics education. In our conversation, Donna shares: How ‘Social Studies' is defined, and what subjects that includes. Ideas for how to get students more interested in Social Studies. Why students need to learn Social Studies, regardless of their career focus. What careers are open to students who study Social Studies. To connect with this week's guest, Donna Vitek from Liberty Tutors, go to www.LibertyTutors.net. And, as a Scholarship GPS listener, you can save 10% off the programs at Liberty Tutors when you use discount code Dave10!   Scholarship GPS is my new online, on-demand, video-based course where I share my insights on how to find and earn scholarships. Each lesson is designed to be short, typically between three and ten minutes. This unique ‘bite-sized' learning model is tailored to fit into your busy schedule, empowering you to learn at your own pace. As a Your Daily Scholarship subscriber, you can get access to the course before the general public. It's important to note that the course is a work in progress. While there are still lessons to be added, over 40 lessons are already uploaded and ready for viewing, and new lessons will be added regularly. This allows you to hit the ground running while new lessons are being prepared and added regularly. One of the things that makes Scholarship GPS unique is the BONUS LESSONS included in the course. I know scholarships, but I don't know college admissions, test prep, or other things related to college prep. But I do know professionals with expertise in those things. These trusted professionals have lessons INCLUDED in the course—a kind of high-level “101” introduction to their area of expertise. As a thank you for your support, you can access the course at a heavily discounted pre-launch rate! You can sign up for LIFETIME ACCESS to the Scholarship GPS course for only $47! Simply use coupon code JULY2024 at checkout. Click here to sign up! Remember, this special offer is ONLY for Your Daily Scholarship subscribers and is being offered at this discounted rate because the course is still a work in progress. But while I build out the rest of the course, you can start on your scholarship journey today! Don't delay; coupon code JULY2024 expires on July 31, 2024.

Links to the articles for this week's featured scholarships: Courage to Grow: https://nodebtcollege.substack.com/publish/post/145577473?back=%2Fpublish%2Fposts%2Fscheduled Unigo Flavor of the Month: https://nodebtcollege.substack.com/publish/post/145577712?back=%2Fpublish%2Fposts%2Fscheduled Platt Family Essay Contest: https://nodebtcollege.substack.com/publish/post/145578042?back=%2Fpublish%2Fposts%2Fscheduled Scholarship for Aggressive Scholarship Applicants: https://nodebtcollege.substack.com/publish/post/145546924?back=%2Fpublish%2Fposts%2Fscheduled Rustic Pathways Global Perspectives Scholarship: https://nodebtcollege.substack.com/publish/post/145579386?back=%2Fpublish%2Fposts%2Fscheduled This week I am joined by Alex McKercher. Alex is the Founder of Career Pursuit. His vision is to see Millennials and Gen Z find purpose and financial prosperity through rewarding careers, ultimately enabling them to lead fulfilling lives and make a meaningful impact on the world. Career Pursuit does this by equipping its clients with the knowledge, skills, and confidence they need to navigate today's job market successfully, leading to a rewarding career. In our conversation, Alex shares his views on: The overall job outlook for current students and recent grads. How job applicants need to present themselves to land a job (which also works for scholarships, as well!). The careers and college majors that will be in demand over the next 5-10 years. Why going to college to “find your passion” is no longer practical. To connect with this week's guest, Alex McKercher from Career Pursuit, go to CareerPursuit.net or on LinkedIn.   Alex stressed the importance of knowing your passion and career path. If your student is unsure of their path, check out the fantastic programs offered by Flourish Coaching. Having college major and career clarity will not only help with college admissions and future job prospects, but it's also a key part of scholarship success. Go to FlourishCoachinCo.com/NoDebtMajors to learn more.   If you are interested in a CapitalOne Student Credit Card, please use this link. (In full disclosure, by using the previous link, I will earn a referral bonus if you or your student is approved for a CapitalOne credit card. Your identity and information are NOT shared with me.)   If you or your student are struggling with debt, check out Kelly Sjostrom's fantastic program, and use discount code DAVE24 to save 15%: https://kellysjostrom.com/courseditchdebt   Scholarship GPS is my new online, on-demand, video-based course where I share my insights on how to find and earn scholarships. Each lesson is designed to be short, typically between three and ten minutes. This unique ‘bite-sized' learning model is tailored to fit into your busy schedule, empowering you to learn at your own pace. As a Your Daily Scholarship subscriber, you can get access to the course before the general public. It's important to note that the course is a work in progress. While there are still lessons to be added, over 20 lessons are already uploaded and ready for viewing, and new lessons will be added regularly. This allows you to hit the ground running while new lessons are being prepared and added regularly. One of the things that makes Scholarship GPS unique is the BONUS LESSONS included in the course. I know scholarships, but I don't know college admissions, test prep, or other things related to college prep. But I do know professionals with expertise in those things. These trusted professionals have lessons INCLUDED in the course—a kind of high-level “101” introduction to their area of expertise. As a thank you for your support, you can access the course at a heavily discounted pre-launch rate! You can sign up for LIFETIME ACCESS to the Scholarship GPS course for only $47! Simply use coupon code JULY2024 at checkout. Click here to sign up! Remember, this special offer is ONLY for Your Daily Scholarship subscribers and is being offered at this discounted rate because the course is still a work in progress. But while I build out the rest of the course, you can start on your scholarship journey today! Don't delay; coupon code JULY2024 expires on July 31, 2024.