Before you submit your scholarship application, check out these tips, provided by scholarship sponsors nationwide. Tip #1: Apply only if you are eligible. Read all the scholarship requirements and directions carefully to make sure you're eligible before you send in your application. Tip #2: Complete the application in full. If a question doesn't apply, note that on the application. Don't ...

Number two pencils? Check. Notebook? Check. Calculator? Check. Scholarship? Uh oh. So maybe you don’t have quite everything on your back to school checklist in your summer sunned little hands, but don’t sweat. We’ve got a list of ten scholarships with deadlines that conveniently fall right around the time you’ll be hearing your first period bell ringing. *Dr. James Watson Fellowship ...

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The college search. It’s daunting, exciting and sometimes, you just don’t want to deal with it. But when you get to be a sophomore or junior in college, and especially when you’re a senior, it’s a must you need to contend with. Fortunately, the college search is easier than ever. And Fastweb is the big reason why. Back in the day, ...

By now, you know that winning scholarships is hard, like really hard. You feel like you’ve applied for countless scholarships with zero results, and you’ve nearly given up on winning anything along with your dream of going to or finishing college. So what can you do? If you haven’t heard this already, you’re hearing it now: winning scholarships is a numbers ...

It’s obvious to any student in the 21st century that school demands a lot. On top of the eight or so hours a day of class time, students are pushed to engage in extracurricular activities, encouraged to volunteer on the weekends and required to complete anywhere from three to five hours of homework each night. And did we mention that students ...

Before you select a college or university, you must have a clear idea as to what you are looking for in a college or university. You may not know exactly what you wish to study or your career goals and that is okay. I will discuss five simple things you must consider even before you browse through the web pages ...

There’s no better way to start the college search than to simply jump right in. And the best time to take your first dip is at the start of the school year. You are fresh from summer break and most likely a little more enthusiastic about school in general in August versus, let’s say, November. So how do you get started? ...

It’s the holy grail of every college applicant’s scholarship search: a full-ride scholarship. To be honest, full-tuition scholarships are hard to come across and even harder to win. However, that shouldn’t stop you from at least trying. The key to winning scholarships is to apply to as many as possible. And if you’re putting your name in for a $500 scholarship, ...

If you're taking a standardized test soon, whether it's the SAT, ACT, MCAT, GRE or one of the other tests, there are a few tips that can help you prepare. Find out how to make the most of your prep time by following our advice. 1. Practice, practice, practice. The more you practice, the more familiar you will be with the ...

Before you put your college applications in the mailbox, here’s a quick checklist to make sure you haven’t left anything out. The General Application Don’t leave anything blank unless the application tells you to. Make sure all information is accurate and legible. If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to call the university’s admissions office. Did you wait until the last ...

Whether it's your first dorm or apartment, college pads are the epitome of self-expression. But, as a student, you probably need to discount your interior design dreams with practical décor. "Since you are probably going to enter a small room with white walls, your goal is to decorate and save space," says Marie Bailey, Office Depot's family organization expert. "Look for ...