Scholarship Mindset Series: Step 1, set expectations
I've started a series on Facebook Live to address what I think is the foundation to success in the scholarship process: mindset. In this...
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...
How to beat the "Grade 12 Overwhelm" and get ready to apply for scholarships
It’s your student’s final year of high school and on top of the “When did my baby turn into a high school senior?” feeling, you’ve also...
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...
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...
