EASY SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES FOR STUDENTS GRADUATING 2022+
The College Board has introduced a new program that offers students a chance to be awarded College Board Opportunity Scholarships. It was designed to help guide students through the college-admissions processes and motivate them to tackle the intimidating obstacles in the journey. Students must follow 6 steps to qualify for a series of scholarships. Completing all 6 steps makes you eligible (note: scholarship(s) are not guaranteed) for a $40,000 scholarship on top of the smaller scholarships ranging from $500-$2,000 totaling $6,000. To qualify, you must complete the following 6 steps during your junior year of… Continue Reading
The College Personal Statement
Applying for college can be a tiring and stressful process. Everything you have done in high school has boiled down to this moment – when you send your GPA, test scores, and extracurricular activities to your dream schools. However, almost all applicants have these numbers, so what really sets applicants apart is the personal statement. While reading your essay, admissions officers aren’t looking to see how your numbers stack up. They want to know about the unique qualities that only you have. Because, trust me, you have them. In many cases, the personal statement is… Continue Reading
Understanding the UC’s Elimination of the SAT/ACT Requirement
Before you prematurely shred your SAT/ACT prep books in celebration, there are a few things you should know about this decision and its consequences for you. 2021-2022 Admissions will be Test-Optional Optional is just another word for unnecessary, right? Not exactly. For many students, this change will mean just business as usual. Test-optional means that for both the high school graduating classes of 2021 and 2022, the SAT/ACT are no longer required for college admissions, but submitted scores are still looked at and considered during the admissions process. SAT/ACT scores that you do submit are… Continue Reading