The best way for Grade 11s to prepare for scholarships: do an activities audit
I recently had a fantastic one hour strategy session with a Grade 11 student and her Mom. It’s likely this student will be seeking some...
What scholarships should I focus on?
I recently asked people on my email list to tell me some topics they’d like me discuss in upcoming blogs. A few people asked me to give...
Email organization tips for high school students
If there’s one thing I know, because I hear it over and over from clients, it’s that students and parents are busy. I’m a parent too, so...
Why Grade 11 is so important for scholarships
Many students and parents don't realize how Grade 11 can have a direct impact on both university admission and entrance scholarships. In...
The Admission Process Decoded* *...kind of
* This is a guideline. It may not be exactly how every university admission process works. Some universities may calculate the...
3 tips to take control of admissions & scholarships
For about 7 years, I travelled around Atlantic Canada and Ontario talking to students and parents about applying to university. I loved...
5 mistakes that can make university more expensive
If you’re of a certain age, you may remember a commercial for ABC detergent that said, “Why pay more? Buy ABC.” It was a great line. I...
