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Answers to what students and parents ask me most — scholarships, testing, majors, and paying for all of it.
Community Service That Makes a Difference (and Helps With Scholarships)
Be honest: have you ever thought about community service as a numbers game? Log your hours, get the form signed, and move…
ReadA Guidance Counselor’s Checklist for Scholarship Season
Scholarship season hits every fall, right when counselors are also handling college applications, transcripts, testing, and a full caseload. Scholarship help often…
ReadFAFSA 101: A Guide for First Generation College Students
October 1 is right around the corner. That is the date that high school seniors can start filling out the FAFSA. However,…
ReadHow to Build a Scholarship Culture in Your High School
As a high school counselor, you probably don't need another person reminding you how much is already on your plate. You are…
ReadQuestions Every Junior and Senior Should Ask When Visiting a College (and Who to Ask Them Of)
I've tagged along on quite a few college tours during my 35 years of recruiting, not only with my kids but just…
ReadFive Conversations to Have with Your Child Before the College Search Begins
The average student loan borrower today carries about $39,500 in debt, part of a national total that has climbed past $1.86 trillion.…
ReadThe Scholarship File Updated for 2026-27 School Year
The Scholarship File is updated for the 2026-27 school year. I have added over 20 new scholarships to the file. Anytime I…
ReadSimple Ways to Motivate Students Who Think College Is Out of Reach
Some students never seriously consider college—not because they lack the ability to succeed, but because they have already decided, often quietly and…
ReadFinding the Right College Fit Instead of the Famous College Name
Ask almost any high school student to name a "dream school," and you'll usually hear a familiar list: big, well-known names that…
ReadThe Scholarship Timeline: What to Do Freshman Through Senior Year of High School
One of the biggest myths about scholarships is that students should wait until their senior year of high school to start looking…
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