Top 5 Scholarship Application Documents to Keep Handy December 8, 2021 by Liz Montenegro So, you’ve found an awesome college scholarship and you can’t wait to apply! Have you ever had the feeling where you are so excited to have discovered an amazing scholarship opportunity that you’re
The Future of Standardized Testing in College Admissions February 18, 2020 3:44 PM by Susan Dutca-Lovell The Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) is all on its own in requiring all applicants to take SAT Subject Tests. Last week, Harvey Mudd announced that it was dropping the SAT Subject Test
High Stakes Testing August 24, 2015 by Emily Rabinowitz Chances are if you’re on scholarships.com, you probably care about boosting your application to scholarships or colleges. The standardized test can be a huge plus for good test takers or a major
The Pros and Cons of Commuting July 15, 2015 by Ashley Grego Commuting from home is awesome or awful depending on the student. Do the benefits of commuting outweigh the negatives? As a commuter student, I have firsthand experience with the pros as well as the
The Many Benefits of Honors Programs July 13, 2015 by Erica Lewis There are many opportunities that come from being a good student in high school...and I don't just mean scholarships. Many colleges have honors programs, which give students the chance to meet other
Head vs. Heart: Which Should You Follow When Choosing a College? June 22, 2015 by Ashley Grego Choosing my school wasn't a heart-driven decision. My heart eyed up Pitt Main and the possibilities of finally living in the city I've loved my entire childhood. I so badly wanted to go there;
Dealing with Uncertainty About the Future March 20, 2014 by Julius Clayborn I celebrated my 20th birthday this past year with cake, candles...and tears! Though they were more so tears of shock than sadness – I could not believe I was now going to be considered a
Making Time for Reading Assignments October 22, 2013 by Veronica Gonzalez Stuck on a textbook or novel on your syllabus? Want to make your reading assignments much easier? Here’s an idea: JUST READ! This may sound too obvious or pointless but it just might be crazy enough
Research Papers? You Got This! Part 2 October 2, 2013 by Mary Steffenhagen Last week, I wrote about research techniques and tips that I've found useful for preliminary research for a paper. Now it's time to start writing! You have sources and a direction in which to head
Don’t Let Cost Dictate Your College Choice October 1, 2013 by Mike Sheffey Choosing your major or school based solely on price is wrong. There are not enough words in the dictionary to describe my disagreement with this logic, but I will try. First and foremost, college