JLV College CounselingDoritos Contest on Super Bowl Sunday
This is not a scholarship, but can definitely be used for college!
Doritos | Frito-Lay, Inc. just announced a really fun contest on Twitter! Since it will be happening on February 7 (Super Bowl Sunday), I knew I needed to tell you about it as soon as possible! Check out Doritos’ tweet below:
Your Doritos tweet could win $50K during #SB50! Tweet text, pic or vid & tag #Doritos #entry https://t.co/7IpK6Kzn2g pic.twitter.com/BeXReQX9Qq
— Doritos (@Doritos) February 4, 2016
The contest is simple – share a tweet, photo or video on Twitter using the Hashtag #Doritos and you could win! The official rules for the Doritos contest are here.
Here is the gist of the contest:
“Crash the Second Screen” Contest
Sponsor: Frito-Lay, Inc.
Amount: $50,000 – 3 prizes
Deadline: Feb. 7, 2016 | 3:00 p.m. (Eastern Time) – Beginning of fourth quarter of Super Bowl 50
Description: Contest is open to legal residents of the 50 United States and the District of Columbia who are 18 years of age or older at the time of entry. Contestant must create and submit on Twitter original social content with the hashtags #Doritos and #entry. Entries can be a text tweets, images, or videos that do not exceed 15 seconds. Contestant must also follow Doritos on Twitter.
Notes: There is NO limit to the number of entries you may submit, but each entry must be unique. Tweets must be submitted during the Super Bowl – Feb. 7, 2016 between 3:00 p.m. and the beginning of the fourth quarter of the game.
Again, visit the contest website to get all of the official rules for this fun contest.
Although they don’t know how many people will enter, it is possible they will receive millions of entries. Chances of winning will probably be very low, but it’s fun and won’t take too much time to enter. Plus, like many people in the United State, many of you will be watching the Super Bowl at that time anyway! Good luck!
What is Rolling Admission?
Are you still looking for colleges to attend in the fall? Maybe you applied to colleges already, but are having second thoughts? Or, maybe you’ve heard back from some and were not admitted? While many application deadlines have come and gone, there are still many colleges still accepting applications. A college on rolling admission can be a great option for you.
Rolling admission is probably a term you have seen as you have researched colleges. The colleges that are on rolling admission usually publish priority deadlines, but will accept applications after the deadlines. Why have a deadline, but still accept applications? This is probably very confusing for students.
Colleges that operate on rolling admission typically have a large window in which students can apply. The applications for fall usually open early the previous fall and remain open throughout the summer. All students who apply by the priority deadline will be considered for admission. The colleges will then continue to accept applications as space permits. Depending on the popularity of the college, some will eventually close their applications, while others will remain open until the start of the academic year.
Many colleges that offer rolling admission do not make applicants wait to receive decisions on their applications. While students who apply regular decisions at other colleges sometimes do not get their decisions until March or April, students who apply to colleges with rolling admission can get their decisions as soon as a few weeks after submitting their complete application. Some colleges send out decisions faster than others and many give firm dates in which students can expect their admission decisions.
Many of the colleges that offer rolling admissions are not very selective (great schools, but higher acceptance rates). However, the range of selectivity of rolling admission colleges is wide. For example, some highly ranked colleges offer rolling admission. For example, Purdue University, Penn State, and Michigan State all offer rolling admission.
It may seem attractive for students to take their time with the applications at colleges that offer rolling admissions. However, students should do their best to submit applications by the priority deadlines. Priority deadlines ensure students will have a chance at admission. In addition, although admissions offices may accept applications throughout the year, financial aid and housing offices typically have deadlines. Financial aid and housing offices will usually work with students who are admitted after the deadlines, but students might miss out on opportunities if they apply too late. If it is past the priority deadlines, don’t delay in submitting your application. The sooner you decide to submit your application, the more likely the college is still accepting applications.
So, if you are still looking for a college for the fall, it is not too late. There are many colleges still accepting applications. Visit the websites of the colleges you are considering to see if they are still accepting applications. But, again, don’t delay. Colleges on rolling admission can close their application at any time.
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Avoiding Scholarship Scams
There are so many scholarships out there, but how do you know what scholarships are legitimate? Large and well-known companies and organizations are typically safe, but what about the smaller organizations that are not household names? Many of us worry about identity theft, so we want to make sure our information is safe. Plus, no ones wants to spend time applying for a scholarship if no one will win. Therefore, here are some things to consider before applying for that scholarship that might seem too good to be true.
Application fee. Scholarship providers do not charge an application fee. Sometimes a scholarship website will mask the application fee as a way to only get legitimate applicants. Or, they may say the application fee is for “handling.” Real scholarship providers set aside a set amount of money they want to give away as a scholarship to a student and don’t need any money to award the scholarship. If the scholarship is asking for an application fee, be weary. Even if the application fee is a small amount and not a large loss for you, think about it like this: If the scholarship application fee is $5 and they receive 1,000 applications for a $500 scholarship, where does the rest of the money go? The person running the scam will probably pocket the money.
Buy something to be considered. Just like the application fee, requiring an applicant to purchase something to be considered for a scholarship is probably a scam. They are probably just trying to get people to buy their product. Note: There are some organizations that ask for students to sign-up for a free profile to be considered for a scholarship. There are many websites that offer great information and an entry into a nice scholarship if students sign-up. This type of scholarship does not need to be ignored. Instead, students should follow their gut feeling when considering whether to apply or not.
You’ve won without applying. We have all heard stories about individuals being scammed out of large amounts of money. This can happen with students and their families as well. Many students will need some sort of financial help to attend college, and scammers know this. If someone calls or emails saying you have won a scholarship you did not apply, it is probably a scam.
Unclear eligibility requirements. A real scholarship will have some sort of eligibility requirements. Even if the requirements are not very specific, a legitimate scholarship will outline requirements. If it is open to everyone, or doesn’t give any requirements, it might be a scam.
Contact Information. The internet has made it easier for scammers. Anyone can create a website and publish whatever they want. A scholarship scam may not provide contact information on their website. If students have questions about the scholarship or the organization, some sort of contact information should be made available. If only an online scholarship form is available with no contact information available anywhere, it may be a scam.
Have your questions been answered? If you have any questions about the scholarship or the organization offering the scholarship, you should be able to ask and get an answer. If your email or phone call goes unanswered, that is a red flag. If they do reply to your email or phone call, but only give incomplete information, that could be a red flag as well. A real scholarship provider will be upfront and honest when answering your questions, and they will be very professional. If you get anything less when contacting a scholarship provider, it could be a scam.
Require too much personal information. Most scholarships will need a student’s name, address, and some other information. The scholarship provider may be investing in your education, so they will want to get to know you. However, there are some items that are just too personal to provide to a scholarship provider, or anyone for that matter. If the scholarship is asking for information on bank accounts, credit card numbers, or social security numbers, it is probably a scam to steal money or identity information.
Spelling or grammar errors. A real scholarship will not have spelling or grammar errors on their websites or application materials. Since a scholarship is such a serious matter, the scholarship provider will want to make sure that their opportunity comes across as professional. If spelling or grammar errors are found throughout a scholarship website, it may have been a fast creation in hopes to scam students.
Something just doesn’t feel right. Sometimes we have a gut feeling about things, and a scholarship might feel too good to be true. If it doesn’t feel right, it could be a scam. Students and families should follow their gut feeling when deciding to apply for a scholarship or not.
If you do find a scholarship that you think might be a scam, report it. While you did not fall for the scam, there might be other students who will. There are ways to report a scam. Visit FinAid.org for a full list of ways to report a scam so others may not fall victim to the scammers.
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Scholarship Saturday – January 30, 2016
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.
Super Bowl 50 Fun: College Alma Maters of the Players
On Feb. 7, 2016, millions of people will be watching Super Bowl 50. The Denver Broncos and Carolina Panthers will be competing for the Vince Lombardy Trophy and the title of Super Bowl Champions. For fun, I thought it would be interesting to see what colleges the players from both teams attended before playing in the NFL.
Not surprisingly, many of the players attended “big name” colleges – known for their athletic and academic programs. However, there are some who attended less well-known colleges. Some players attended community colleges before transferring to four-year colleges, while others transferred from one four-year university to another four-year institution. And, one player did not even play college football. Below are the colleges the players from each team competing in Super Bowl 50 attended before they entered the NFL.
Denver Broncos
Quarterbacks
Peyton Manning: University of Tennessee
Brock Osweiler: Arizona State University
Trevor Siemian: Northwestern University
Running Backs
C.J. Anderson: Laney College (Community College) | University of California, Berkeley
Ronnie Hillman: San Diego State University
Juwan Thompson: Duke University
Wide Receivers
Andre Caldwell: University of Florida
Bennie Fowler: Michigan State University
Cody Latimer: Indiana University
Jordan Norwood: Pennsylvania State University
Emmanuel Sanders: Southern Methodist University
Demaryius Thomas: Georgia Institute of Technology
Tight Ends
Owen Daniels: University of Wisconsin-Madison
Vernon Davis: University of Maryland
Virgil Green: University of Nevada
Offensive Line
Sam Brenner: University of Utah
James Ferentz: University of Iowa
Max Garcia: University of Maryland | University of Florida
Evan Mathis: University of Alabama
Robert Myers, Jr.: Tennessee State University
Matt Paradis: Boise State University
Louis Vasquez: Texas Tech University
Defensive Line
Ryan Harris: University of Notre Dame
Malik Jackson: University of Southern California | University of Tennessee
Darius Kilgo: University of Maryland
Tyler Polumbus: University of Colorado at Boulder
Michael Schofield: University of Michigan
Antonio Smith: Oklahoma State University
Vance Walker: Georgia Institute of Technology
Sylvester Williams: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Derek Wolfe: University of Cincinnati
Linebackers
Shaquil Barrett: University of Nebraska, Omaha | Colorado State University
Todd Davis: Sacramento State University
Brandon Marshall: University of Nevada
Lerentee McCray: University of Florida
Von Miller: Texas A&M University
Corey Nelson: University of Oklahoma
Shane Ray: University of Missouri
Danny Trevathan: University of Kentucky
DeMarcus Ware: Troy University
Cornerbacks
Lorenzo Doss: Tulane University
Chris Harris, Jr.: University of Kansas
Taurean Nixon: Tulane University
Bradley Roby: The Ohio State University
Aqib Talib: University of Kansas
Kayvon Webster: University of South Florida
Safeties
Josh Bush: Wake Forest University
Shiloh Keo: University of Idaho
Darian Stewart: University of South Carolina
T.J. Ward: University of Oregon
Special Teams
Aaron Brewer: San Diego State University
Britton Colquitt: University of Tennessee
Brandon McManus: Temple University
Carolina Panthers
Quarterbacks
Derek Anderson: Oregon State University
Cam Newton: University of Florida | Blinn College (Community College) | Auburn University
Joe Webb: University of Alabama at Birmingham
Running Backs
Cameron Artis-Payne: Allan Hancock College (Community College) | Allan Hancock College
Jonathan Stewart: University of Oregon
Mike Tolbert: Coastal Carolina University
Brandon Wegher: Morningside College | University of Iowa
Fozzy Whittaker: University of Texas at Austin
Wide Receivers
Brenton Bersin: Wofford College
Philly Brown: The Ohio State University
Jerricho Cotchery: North Carolina State University
Devin Funchess: University of Michigan
Ted Ginn, Jr.: The Ohio State University
Kevin Norwood: University of Alabama
Tight Ends
Ed Dickson: University of Oregon
Greg Olsen: University of Notre Dam | University of Miami
Scott Simonson: Assumption College
Offensive Line
Ryan Kalil: University of Southern California
Andrew Norwell: The Ohio State University
Michael Oher: University of Mississippi
Mike Remmers: Oregon State University
Chris Scott: University of Tennessee
Trai Turner: Louisiana State University
Fernando Velasco: University of Georgia
Daryl Williams: University of Oklahoma
Defensive Line
Mario Addison: Northeast Mississippi Community College | Troy University
Jared Allen: Idaho State University
Ryan Delaire: Towson University
Kony Ealy: University of Missouri
Dwan Edwards: Oregon State University
Charles Johnson: University of Georgia
Star Lotulelei: University of Utah
Kyle Love: Mississippi State University
Kawann Short: Purdue University
Linebackers
Thomas Davis: University of Georgia
Ben Jacobs: Fresno State University
A.J. Klein: Iowa State University
Luke Kuechly: Boston College
David Mayo: Texas State University
Shaq Thompson: University of Washington
Cornerbacks
Cortland Finnegan: Samford University
Robert McClain: University of Connecticut
Josh Norman: Horry-Georgetown Technical College (Tech College) | Coastal Carolina University
Teddy Williams: University of Texas at San Antonio (did not play football)
Lou Young: Georgia Institute of Technology
Safeties
Tre Boston: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Kurt Coleman: The Ohio State University
Roman Harper: University of Alabama
Colin Jones: Texas Christian University
Dean Marlowe: James Madison University
Special Teams
Graham Gano: Florida State University
J.J. Jansen: Notre Dame University
Brad Nortman: University of Wisconsin-Madison
Any surprises? Did any of them attend a college you are considering? Let me know by leaving a comment.
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