Can College Admission Be Guaranteed?

Have you seen advertisements saying they can guarantee you will be admitted to your dream school if you work with them? These companies or individuals will charge thousands of dollars and promise you will be admitted if you follow their advice. But, can anyone guarantee admission to any college? The answer is NO! There is no secret to being admitted to a college, but there are things can can possibly give you a better chance of being admitted. Read More

Tips for Organization in College

College is all about time management. People will tell you it’s about talent, or intelligence, or hard work, and while all of these are pretty useful, in the end, it’s about time management. Knowing how to organize yourself and get your life in order is the key to success, and any college student can benefit from figuring out a few tricks. Want to know how to stay on top of your coursework and get the best possible grades? Then take a look at some of our handy tips. Read More

December 2018 DoSomething Scholarships

Do you like making a difference in your school or community? If you do, DoSomething has many campaigns to make a difference, and for participating, you will be entered to win a scholarship! Below are campaigns from DoSomething that are accepting entries in December. Read More

Scholarship Saturday – December 1, 2018

The deadlines for the scholarships that were on this list have passed. To see scholarships that are still accepting applications, visit more recent Scholarship Saturday posts.

 

Mistakes Every Rookie Freshman Makes

It’s an amazing time in any young person’s life when they’re away from home for the first time, free from parental restriction but also free from parental guidance that so often acts as a safety net.

There are many fun times to be had in your freshman year but also a lot of rookie mistakes that you’re going to make. Here are just a few mistakes to avoid. Read More