scholarships

Scholarships For Civil Engineering

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on December 22, 2022

Are you planning to major in civil engineering? You’ll be happy to learn that there are hundreds of civil engineering scholarships available to you. However, the three listed here are just the beginning. If you qualify, this page is a great place to start. ASNT Engineering Undergraduate Scholarship Amount: $3,000 Deadline: December 16 Interested in …

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10 Awesome Art Careers for Art Majors

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on December 22, 2022

It’s no secret that art majors often have to defend their degree. Sometimes it’s your parents, but other times it can be a total stranger questioning your education choices. However, no matter what they think, there are plenty of well-paying careers for art majors out there! Here’s just the tip of the iceberg and some …

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How I Paid for College: Financial Aid in Hindsight

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on December 22, 2022

When you’re 18, paying for college may sound like a scary prospect, especially if you know you’re going to have to take out loans. My story on how I paid for college is a bit more fortunate, but there are some things I know now that I wish I had known then. I Was Fortunate …

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College App Essay Tip: Use the Active Voice

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on December 22, 2022

Are you struggling with how to write your college application essay? Don’t worry! Many do. Quite a few students have to brainstorm to determine just what they want to write about and once they settle on a topic, the problem lies in HOW to write it. A major tip is to use the active voice. …

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Scholarships for Students Interested in Forensics

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on December 22, 2022

There are quite a few majors that can lead to a career in forensics. Psychology, biology, computer science, and natural science are just a few. If you’re intending to pursue a job in this exciting sector, you will have to check out these forensic science scholarships. AFTE Scholarship Program Amount: $2,000 Deadline: April 1 The …

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What to Do After You’ve Selected Your College

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on December 22, 2022

You’ve received your acceptance letters and you’ve just chosen a college – Congratulations! Now what? These are some steps you should take in the next few weeks and months: Let Your College Know This is the most important step. In your excitement, don’t forget to let the college know you selected them! However, remember that …

ACT & SAT

Why You Should Mark Up Your ACT/SAT Test Booklet and How To Do It

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on December 22, 2022

Did you know you can write all over your ACT or SAT test booklet during the exam itself? No one will see your notes and it’s a great way to keep on track during the exam. Here’s exactly why and how you should take advantage of this: Cross Out Wrong Answers The process of elimination …

student loans

The Difference Between Discharging a Loan and Loan Forgiveness

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on December 22, 2022

When it comes time to repay your student loans, you may be curious about the ways to either discharge (or cancel) or forgive your loan. While discharging and forgiving are both ways of “canceling” loans, they are, in fact, different from one another. Discharging a Loan It is quite difficult to get a loan discharged …

ACT & SAT

How to Have The Ideal ACT / SAT Practice Test Session

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on December 22, 2022

Taking a practice test of the ACT or SAT before the real deal can truly give you insight into how the test works in real time. Studying is great and all, but if you’re not using your time wisely and leaving space to review your work, you could run into trouble. Here are some ways …