Scholarship Saturday – August 26, 2017

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.

12 Financial Tips For Independent Young Adults

Being financially independent as an adult is not an easy thing to do. Considering all the things that you have to take care of financially, reaching independence is not easy. Read More

Early Action vs. Early Decision vs. Regular Decision

You may be inundated with emails and regular mail from colleges inviting you to apply for admission. The college may also be trying to encourage you to apply early by waiving the application fee. There are multiple ways to apply to a college: early decision, early action, and regular decision. The different ways you can apply can be confusing for students. What do all of the options mean? And, are there advantages or disadvantages to choosing one option over another? How you apply to a college is up to you, but I hope to explain the options so you can make an educated decision on how you should apply to the colleges you are considering. Read More

5 Ways Study Abroad Can Help Students Grow in Their Career

The idea of studying abroad sounds exciting and scary at the same time. It’s exciting because you’d love to see and experience a culture different from yours. However, you’ll be too far from your family and friends. You’ll be a stranger and you’re not sure how well you’d fit in.

It’s time for a different approach. Instead of thinking how much fun you would have and how difficult your social life would become, try this: think how studying abroad will set the foundation for a successful career. When you gain the confidence that you’re doing something really good for your future, you won’t pay too much attention to the fear of being alone.

We’ll list 5 ways how studying abroad drives you towards career growth. Read More

Scholarship Saturday – August 19, 2017

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.