It’s that time of year again, scholarship season. A lot of students tend to ignore scholarships, don’t be one of those students. Apply, apply, apply. By ignoring valuable scholarships, you are leaving thousands of dollars on the table. Many scholarships are not claimed because no one applies for them. When applying for scholarships, make sure to apply to the ones that you believe you will have the highest chance of being awarded. Of course, you can apply to ones that you thi

Just a couple weeks ago the PSAT scores were released for high schoolers and parents to see. Even though many schools give it as part of a regular curriculum, not all students take it seriously. However, the PSAT can be seriously useful. The PSAT, or Preliminary SAT, is a guiding tool that helps high school students across the country prepare for the SAT. While practically every student takes the PSAT, not all students know how to improve their scores. If a student does not

How do I get into a good college? Yikes! It's time to start putting together those applications. No pressure or anything.. they just have a fair chance of determining the course of the rest of your life. Yeah I know, you're not old enough to vote yet but you're expected to make such a huge decision? Anyone else about to have a panic attack? Okay, okay, calm down. The truth? It's not that much of a big deal. If you don't get into your top school (or any school), the world st

I know, it is summer and you are having so much fun hanging out with friends or just taking some time off before you go back to high school in September. However, this is also the prime time to get ready and organized for the new academic year. In this article, we will help you set your academic goals and show you some available online resources to help you achieve your goals. For a detailed plan, you should consult with a student coach. How to Set Academic Goals By the las

With the costs of a university education rising each year, it is becoming increasingly more difficult for high school students to fund their university degrees. Even if they receive help from their parents and work a full time job, they may not be able to cover tuition alone, being forced to take out loans from the bank. However, if you qualify for a scholarship, you may not have to experience this issue. Scholarships range in size from a few hundred dollars to full compensat