by Gabrielle McCormick | Nov 2, 2018 | Applying for Scholarships, Inspiration and Motivation, Paying for College
Some of you are feeling the heat. You have no choice but to make sure your family earns scholarships to pay for college, or student loans will be your only other option. If this sounds like you, keep reading. Read...
by Gabrielle McCormick | Nov 1, 2018 | Applying for Scholarships, Finding Scholarships, Paying for College
Parents and students often ask me, “When should we start looking for scholarships?” You may be wondering about this or think you know the answer. Take your best guess, but the answer may surprise you. Read...
by Gabrielle McCormick | Nov 1, 2018 | Applying for Scholarships, Scholarship Applications, Scholarship Essays
Let me guess…the scholarship essay is giving you and your family the blues. What can you possibly write that will get you noticed without sounding fake or phony? You need the committee to “get you” on paper. You want them to understand what you’re trying to say, be...
by Gabrielle McCormick | Oct 31, 2018 | Applying for Scholarships, Inspiration and Motivation, Paying for College
Let’s face it. Scholarships can be overwhelming, frustrating, and downright draining. Whether it’s a hectic schedule, heavy homework week, procrastination, or just an “I’m not feeling it today” mood, you must have a scholarship strategy that you can stick to. Read...
by Gabrielle McCormick | Oct 31, 2018 | Applying for Scholarships, Scholarship Applications, Scholarship Essays
If you or your student is juggling various activities (working, clubs, practicing, volunteering, etc.), then I feel your pain. It’s rough because there doesn’t seem to be enough hours in a day. Everyone has challenging semesters, six-weeks, or quarters. But how do we...
by Gabrielle McCormick | Oct 24, 2018 | Applying for Scholarships, Scholarship Essays
Students often wonder why their scholarship essays don’t win. Half the time, committees won’t even let you know you haven’t won, let alone what you’ve done wrong. Read...
