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This Saturday, students across the country will be making a big decision: Where will they go to college? National College Decision Day is May 1st, when students formally accept admission at a college and make it official with a deposit. Last year, many schools pushed their decision day back from May 1st to June 1st, but this year most colleges and universities returned to the traditional May 1st date.

College Decision Day 2021 is Nearly Here

April 29, 2021 9:01 AM

by Izzy Hall

This Saturday, students across the country will be making a big decision: Where will they go to college? National College Decision Day is May 1st, when students formally accept admission at a college

Traditionally taken the first two weeks of May, the AP Exams test students’ knowledge from their Advanced Placement classes, with the possibility of being awarded college credit for a high score. Last year, the College Board made significant chances to the AP Exams in order to accommodate the coronavirus pandemic’s effect on students, schools and curriculums. This year, the exams will look more like they have in the past, but with some notable changes.

The AP Exams Have Significant Changes for Second Year in a Row

April 14, 2021 4:11 PM

by Izzy Hall

Traditionally taken the first two weeks of May, the AP Exams test students’ knowledge from their Advanced Placement classes, with the possibility of being awarded college credit for a high score.

When students hear back from colleges in the coming weeks, they may not get a firm acceptance or rejection, but rather get put on the wait list. Getting waitlisted is a normal part of the college admissions process, but some experts say that this year the wait list could turn into the longest it has ever been. A combination of the effects of the coronavirus on colleges, changes in application policies and an increase in applications at top colleges may contribute to a difficult wait list period.

The Longest Wait List Ever? What to Expect

March 31, 2021 3:09 PM

by Izzy Hall

When students hear back from colleges in the coming weeks, they may not get a firm acceptance or rejection, but rather get put on the wait list. Getting waitlisted is a normal part of the college

Spring has officially begun! Days are getting longer and the weather is getting warmer. Spring means flowers and rainstorms. It’s also the time that brings college acceptances and decisions! That’s why spring is a great time to apply for scholarships. These April scholarship opportunities will springboard you to college savings! Check out the following scholarships, and be sure to try a free scholarship search today to discover customized scholarship results that can help you pay for college.

Put a Spring in Your Step with April Scholarships

March 23, 2021 2:58 PM

by Izzy Hall

Spring has officially begun! Days are getting longer and the weather is getting warmer. Spring means flowers and rainstorms. It’s also the time that brings college acceptances and decisions! That’s

The newest COVID-19 relief package, signed last Thursday, will finally include stimulus payments for dependent high school and college-age students. Students claimed by their parents as dependents ages 17 or older are slated to receive $1,400 from the government. Students over the age of 16 were left out of the prior two COVID stimulus payments, so this stimulus money coming their way will no doubt be appreciated.

High School and College Students to Receive COVID-19 Stimulus Payments

March 16, 2021 1:47 PM

by Izzy Hall

The newest COVID-19 relief package, signed last Thursday, will finally include stimulus payments for dependent high school and college-age students. Students claimed by their parents as dependents

International Women’s Day takes place every year on March 8, during Women’s History Month. At Scholarships.com, we know that today’s young women can become tomorrow’s leaders – and that for many, going to college is the first big step in their lives as independent adults. To all the young women who are current high schools senior attending college next fall, check out the scholarships below for opportunities that can help you pay for college!

Class of 2021 Scholarships for International Women's Day

March 9, 2021 1:30 PM

by Izzy Hall

International Women’s Day takes place every year on March 8, during Women’s History Month. At Scholarships.com, we know that today’s young women can become tomorrow’s leaders – and that for many,

Here at Scholarships.com, we connect students with scholarships that can help alleviate the amount of student loans they need to take out to pay for college. But there are colleges out there that offer students such generous financial aid packages that they need to take out very little in loans if at all. These “no student loans” colleges replace student loans in financial aid packages with additional scholarships and grants to help fund a student’s tuition. Students accepted into these schools will pay much less than the cost of tuition and thus will not be as burdened with student debt.

Avoid Student Debt at Colleges with No Student Loans

February 25, 2021 2:08 PM

by Izzy Hall

Here at Scholarships.com, we connect students with scholarships that can help alleviate the amount of student loans they need to take out to pay for college. But there are colleges out there that

Well-known and selective colleges such as the University of Virginia, Harvard and the University of California at Berkeley are seeing a spike in college applications due to their adoption of test-optional admissions for the 2021 admissions cycle. These record increases have led some schools to announce an extension of test-optional admissions into future years.

Test-Optional Policies Drive Increase in College Applications

February 23, 2021 2:33 PM

by Izzy Hall

Well-known and selective colleges such as the University of Virginia, Harvard and the University of California at Berkeley are seeing a spike in college applications due to their adoption of

Extracurricular Activities Can Win You Scholarships

February 16, 2021 4:26 PM

by Izzy Hall

When you create your free scholarship search profile on Scholarships.com, you’ll want to include information such as your GPA, the academic majors you’re interested in and the colleges and

Two TikTok Stars – Josh Richards and Griffin Johnson – are teaming up with sports social media app SporstHi to create new scholarships for underserved students. Their combined donation of $20,000 will fund four scholarships for high school athletes.

TikTok Stars Create Scholarships for High School Athletes

February 11, 2021 1:36 PM

by Izzy Hall

Two TikTok Stars – Josh Richards and Griffin Johnson – are teaming up with sports social media app SporstHi to create new scholarships for underserved students. Their combined donation of $20,000

News Articles About High School Students

College Decision Day 2021 is Nearly Here

The AP Exams Have Significant Changes for Second Year in a Row

The Longest Wait List Ever? What to Expect

Put a Spring in Your Step with April Scholarships

High School and College Students to Receive COVID-19 Stimulus Payments

Class of 2021 Scholarships for International Women's Day

Avoid Student Debt at Colleges with No Student Loans

Test-Optional Policies Drive Increase in College Applications

Extracurricular Activities Can Win You Scholarships

TikTok Stars Create Scholarships for High School Athletes

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