Don’t wait for spring! Why high school juniors should take the ACT this fall
Is your high school student planning on attending college? If so, he will most likely need to take either the ACT or SAT test. And, while some colleges and universities have gone “test optional” in recent years, the truth is that a standardized test is still very...
Want to combat drunk driving AND win a $1000 College Scholarship? Here’s how:
MICHAEL P. FLEMING & ASSOCIATES in Houston, Texas is a private law firm which offers exceptional representation to those who have suffered serious injuries in all types of accidents. The firm is proud to offer a $1,000 College Scholarship for high school seniors...
Why study skills are crucial for college freshmen
The high school years are a highly regimented period. Between a full day of classroom activities, after school sports and clubs, plus hours of nightly homework, most high school students have very little free time. Once they arrive on a college campus, however, that...
Turning off technology: How to go tech-free this summer
Technology has profoundly changed the way we live. And, the positives are undeniable. Our kids have better motor skills at a younger age, faster development of cognitive skills, and remember lessons taught via (interesting) technology such as interactive educational...
Words of wisdom… or how to write the college application essay
Don’t leave your college choice up to chance! The college essay is a crucial part of your admissions package… and the one piece that busy students most often overlook or rush through. What will help move your college admission application package to the top of the...
Summer Learning Day is fast approaching. Why summer learning is essential for kids and teens!
Did you know? Over the course of the summer, kids can lose up to two to three months of the skills they learned in the classroom that year. And, according to the National Summer Learning Association, "...a growing body of evidence shows that summer is far from a time...
College students with automotive themed majors can win one of two $2000 scholarships: Deadline is June 15
This spring, AmericanMuscle is offering two (2) $2000 scholarships for students pursuing an automotive themed major (mechanical engineering, robotics etc.). This is an ongoing program. Two scholarships will be awarded every spring semester, followed by two additional...
Don’t let your first generation college-bound student fall victim to the “summer melt”
According to the National Summer Learning Association, "Without summer counseling and support, one-third of first generation college attenders fall victim to the “summer melt” and fail to enroll in the fall, even after being accepted." In general, first-generation...
AmericanTrucks offers two $2000 scholarships for the building trades: Deadline is June 15
There's a growing trend in the building trades industry and educational programs are receiving a lot of attention from national leaders. With that in mind, AmericanTrucks is offering two $2000 scholarships this spring to students pursuing careers in the traditional...
Nationwide Scholarship Incentive Program (ScIP) deadline is July 2
The Nationwide Scholarship Incentive Program (ScIP) is a scholarship from the DHEO that is awarded to eligible students based on their financial need, as determined by the FAFSA and the cost of the college they are attending. Students must be enrolled full-time, have...