

How to get a GREAT reference for a scholarship
So your student needs a reference letter for a scholarship application. Who should they ask? What can they do to ensure they get a GREAT...


How to make your best activities list for a scholarship
Most scholarship applications (and some admissions applications) will request a list of activities. What is an activities list? An...


5 scholarship myths BUSTED
In all of my years of experience in university admission and helping families with scholarship applications, I’ve heard a lot of...


Let's talk scholarship ROI (return on investment)
I was flabbergasted not long ago when a student I was working with told me some of her friends aren’t applying for smaller scholarships...


The 3 VERY FIRST things you should do to start the scholarship season (might not be what you think)
If you have a child in high school, you’ve probably thought about scholarships, and plan for your student to apply for some when the time...

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...

Leadership, High School Style
There is no question that the ability to lead is a highly valued quality in the workforce. In fact, many of you have probably heard...