$1000 Solar Action Alliance College Scholarship deadline is July 1!
Solar Action Alliance is a group of environmentalists who want to spread the word about the most clean, reliable, and abundant source of renewable energy: the sun. To further spread the solar message and give back to the community, Solar Action Alliance has created a...
Why are so many college students enrolled in remedial classes?
It may not surprise parents to hear that many less-than-stellar high school students struggle when they begin college classes. But, shouldn’t their high achieving "A students" be assured of college readiness? The reality may be surprising! According to The National...
Nationwide college students: Scholarship Incentive Program (ScIP) deadline is fast approaching!
The Nationwide Higher Education Office anticipates awarding up to $1.5 million in ScIP scholarships to eligible Nationwide students for the 2016-2017 academic year. To make sure that you do not miss out on the opportunity to be considered for this scholarship, please...
Helping kids avoid the busyness trap
Do you remember childhood summer breaks? Endless days playing Marco Polo or at the local pool, catching fireflies in Mason jars at dusk, and hosting neighborhood bonfires complete with burned-beyond-recognition marshmallows… Bliss! Many of today’s children, however,...
$20,000 in prizes for student cinematographers! IPO Education Foundation IP Video Contest deadline is July 1!
Submission to the 2016 IP Video Contest is now OPEN. The deadline for video submission is 11:59 p.m. ET July 1, 2016. The IP Video Contest is sponsored and administered by the Intellectual Property Owners Education Foundation. How to enter Create a video (or music...
June 14 is National Flag Day. Why we celebrate!
On June 14 Americans honor Old Glory on National Flag Day. This day commemorates the adoption of the United States flag on June 14, 1777. In 1916, President Woodrow Wilson issued a proclamation that officially established June 14 as Flag Day. It was not until 1949,...
How unpaid internships pay big dividends!
For college students and recent college grads, every single penny counts. With thousands of dollars in student debt hanging overhead, or the prospect of living with Mom and Dad after graduation looming, many 20 somethings discount the very real benefits of an unpaid...
2016-2017 Common Application writing prompts released
The Common Application has announced that the 2016-2017 personal statement essay prompts will be the same as the 2015-2016 prompts. These prompts are designed to elicit information that will strengthen the other components of the application. "We want to make sure...
Summer Reading Challenge at Nationwide Libraries is FREE
When children read what they enjoy, they learn to love reading and become better readers. The free summer programs at your Nationwide public library will help your child find those inspiring books, keep reading, and have fun all summer long. Why summer reading is...
In the college application process, community service matters. Make this a “summer of service!”
Is your child dreaming of ivy covered walls and a prestigious college sticker on the back of the family van? In addition to stellar grades, top SAT or ACT scores, leadership positions in sports and school extracurriculars, one resume listing just might tip the scales:...