Discovering Your Personal Soundtrack for Success July 22, 2015 by Emily Rabinowitz Forgive me if this seems a bit nerdy but I listen to soundtracks when I write and one of the most important things I wrote in my high school career was my Common Application essay. Preparing for this
College Applications - Start Early and Revise Often July 17, 2015 by Emily Rabinowitz To all the seniors... Take a deep breath. The most common piece of advice for high school seniors is to start your applications early and that's because it's true...but it doesn't have to ruin
Posing Racial Identities May Increase Chances in College Admission? July 16, 2015 by Susan Dutca In a progressive society where it is becoming increasingly common to live out the way you feel rather than based on your biological, genetic composition, there has been an increase in the cases of
Why Students Should Use Scholarship Websites July 15, 2015 by Genevieve Grant Why should you use scholarship websites? How should you use them? And what are the chances of you actually getting scholarships off of these sites? I had the opportunity to interview Scholarships.com
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
“Queer Sphere” Gains Visibility and Recognition in Higher Education July 7, 2015 by Scholarships.com Staff Whether it’s Bruce Jenner’s interview with Diane Sawyer outlining his journey from the world’s greatest athlete, to a surgery which induced womanhood, or actress Laverne Cox
As More States Legalize Marijuana, “Cannabis College” Aims to Educate Students June 30, 2015 by Scholarships.com Staff If you walked into a seminar hall and were met with visions of tie-dyed t-shirts advertising High Times and marijuana-leaf tie clips as far as the eye could see, you may think you had stumbled onto
Hundreds of Colleges Still Accepting Applications May 26, 2015 by Suada Kolovic High school seniors, are you down about not getting a fat envelope from any of the colleges you applied to? College students, are you looking to transfer from your existing institution? Don't freak
What to Consider Before Opting Out of Standardized Tests May 1, 2015 by Suada Kolovic Standardized testing is as much – if not more – a part of the college process as tweeting your acceptance, Snapchatting your new roomies and buying a shower caddy...or at least it used to be:
10 Elite Schools Where Middle-Class Students Don’t Pay Tuition April 3, 2015 by Suada Kolovic Despite the hefty sticker price associated with all elite institutions, estimated costs are actually quite affordable. In fact, Ivy Leaguers graduate with less debt than their peers who attended less
