Author: <span>Chuck Kittrell</span>
Scholarship Myths
Most people are badly misinformed about who qualifies for scholarships — and stand a far better chance than they think.
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Most colleges require entrance exams again, and your score is often tied straight to your aid package. Here's how the three compare.
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Between 30,000 and 40,000 American students take a year off before college. Whether it helps depends entirely on the plan.
ReadMore of My Favorite Scholarship Websites
More of the sites I keep coming back to when I'm hunting for scholarship money on the road.
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One mistake shows up in scholarship essays over and over, and it costs students real money.
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My brother had 53 full-ride athletic offers and academic offers to match. Which kind is actually worth more?
ReadMy Favorite Scholarship and College Help Websites
The scholarship and college-planning sites I recommend most often, and what each one is actually good for.
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