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How Do You “Tailor” or “Personalize” a Scholarship Essay?

By Allison WignallLast updated on December 22, 2022

Many students look for scholarships to fund their college education. While researching scholarships and scholarship application tips, you may have come across the phrase “tailor your essays” or “personalize your application.” But what exactly does that mean, and how do you do tailor or personalize a scholarship essay? What are Tailored / Personalized Essays? “Tailor-made” …

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Why You Shouldn’t Base Your College Search on Your Friends

By Allison WignallLast updated on December 22, 2022

Friends were no doubt a big part of your high school life, and it can be hard to say goodbye when the time comes. So hard, in fact, that some students want to attend the same college as their high school friends so they won’t have to say goodbye or feel alone. Basing your college …

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8 Tips on How to Get a Scholarship

By Allison WignallLast updated on May 24, 2023

Scholarships are a great way to pay for college and are often overlooked by students and parents. Many people think you have to have perfect grades or be the valedictorian to receive scholarships but that’s far from the truth.  Paying for college is the number one factor that students and parents consider when choosing a …

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Cliches to Avoid in Scholarship Essays

By Allison WignallLast updated on December 22, 2022

Imagine you’re a scholarship sponsor and you have to read 50 some apps a day. If all 50 essays start off the same way, or contain the same tired elements, they might blur together. Applications that don’t stand out, won’t get picked. That’s something you definitely don’t want. Avoid these scholarship cliches and you’re already …

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Myth: I Don’t Have to Worry About Repaying My Student Loan Until After I Graduate

By Allison WignallLast updated on December 22, 2022

When it comes to student loans, many a college student push thoughts of repayment to the backs of their minds. It’s a problem for another day, right? They can worry about repaying loans after graduation… Well, that may not be the best plan. College Costs List Repay As You Go Ideally, you should start trying …

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4 Tips to Make Your Freshman Move-In Day Go More Smoothly

By Allison WignallLast updated on December 22, 2022

Moving is always stressful, even more so when you’re moving to an entirely new place. But there are ways of lessening that stress and making freshman year move-in day more go more smoothly than exasperating. The most important thing? Be. Prepared.  Know the Details of Your Move-In Not everyone can move in at once, it …

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Myth: I Should Take Easier Classes to Boost My GPA and Increase My Acceptance Odds

By Allison WignallLast updated on December 22, 2022

It’s an understandable thing to believe, right? The higher your GPA, the better. Thus, shouldn’t you try to raise GPA? Well, yes, but it’s not that simple. There are many elements in play when it comes to acceptance chances, and while GPA is a major part, it would be a mistake to put all your …

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How Can I Create a High School Class Schedule with College Prep in Mind?

By Allison WignallLast updated on December 22, 2022

College prep starts early, and there are many important elements that factor into it. One key element is your high school schedule. And not just junior and senior years, all four. Knowing that the classes you take are important, how can you create an ideal high school class schedule that will impress admissions teams? Academic …

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Pros and Cons of Being an Undeclared Major

By Allison WignallLast updated on December 22, 2022

Deciding on your college major is a, well, major part of your higher education experience. It determines what you study, what your degree will be in, what future job prospects might open up to you. It can set you on your career path and introduce you to friends and networking contacts within the field. Of …