8 Signs of a Good Tutor

Being a good tutor requires many inherent qualities. Not everybody can become a teacher, and in the end, not everybody should. However, there are some visible signs that you might be a good fit in the educational field. Here are eight main characteristics of a good tutor. Read More

Tips for Creating Your First College Resume

Need to create a resume but don’t have any “real world” experience?

Don’t worry, you’re not alone. As a college student looking for an internship or your first real job, creating a good resume can seem like an impossible task.

But it’s not.

We’ve put together a list of 7 actionable tips that will help you create an amazing college resume.

Read on to learn what to include, what to avoid, and where to turn for help. Read More

August 2018 Scholarships

Attending college can be quite expensive for students and their families. Luckily, there are many college scholarships and contests available to help pay for a college education. Students should seek out and apply for scholarships in which they meet the eligibility requirements. Below are a handful of scholarships with August 2018 due dates. Check out the full list of August Scholarships – there are currently over 100 scholarships on the list! More scholarships will be added as they become available. Read More

Scholarship Saturday – June 9, 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.

College Rejections

Each year, hundreds of thousands of high schoolers dedicate everything to try to get into the colleges of their dreams. And, unfortunately, each year many of them worry about rejections. College admission is not what determines your future. Your future is determined by you – how hard you work and in how you carry yourself every day. While it is undeniable that going to a good college does give you a head start, it is not the end all of what your life will be. With the massive amounts of information available, it can be easy to lose sight of the bigger picture: a good life. Read More