Don’t let the A’s and B’s fool you — educators are passing, promoting, and graduating students who lack the literacy and numeracy for college-level coursework. [Complete the Scholar ReadyNESS Checkup and set an appointment with me to discuss your student’s debt-free path to college.] Don’t wait until your student is among the increased number of college students […]
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In College Prep, Essay Writing, Home school, Literacy, Paying for College, Scholarships
Essay Writing for College Admissions & Scholarships
Students will learn… How to write a personal essay How to build a scholarship plan (where to find scholarships and what to write about in other essays) How to complete an application for college admission How to request letters of recommendation Interviewing skills This Course Is For… This course is for busy students who want […]
You’ve Submitted FAFSA. Now What?
You’ve Submitted FAFSA. Now What? by Jennifer Ledwith |jdledwith@scholaready.com (713) 553-6557 Please note: this article is intended to impart general information and not specific advice. Last week, I discussed the potential benefits of completing the FAFSA, CSS Profile, or TASFA . This week’s ScholarSpot focuses on the the financial aid process. 6 Steps Of the Financial Aid Process Submit FAFSA, […]
Before the Campus Visit: Must Do’s Before You Hit the Road
Before the Campus Visit: Must Do’s Before You Hit the Road by Jennifer Ledwith |jdledwith@scholaready.com (713) 553-6557 In Ron Lieber’s The Price You Pay For College: An Entirely New Road Map for the Biggest Financial Decision Your Family Will Ever Make, he asks families two questions: What is college to you, and how much are you […]
Student’s Dream College vs. Parents’ Retirement
Student’s Dream College vs. Parents’ Retirement by Jennifer Ledwith |jdledwith@scholaready.com (713) 553-6557 Parents: Our daughter scored in the top 1 percent of PSAT test-takers and scored in the top 2 percent of SAT test-takers. On top of that, she’s in the top 5% of her graduating class and holds leadership positions in her extracurricular activities. […]