It’s College Essay Time
By Linda Leavell By the time your children apply to college, their high school grades and standardized test scores mostly will be set, and they
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High School and College Planning Timeline
By Collegewise Sophomore Year Take the PSAT or Aspire exams if available at your high school. Fall: Maintaining grades is important, as performance in the first
5 Ways to Make College More Affordable
By Steve Siebold | Contributor As college classes start backup around the country, I’ve been inundated with inquiries from both parents and kids wondering if
Five Ways to Go Wrong in College Essays
By Kevin McMullin, Founder of Collegewise | Contributor With the rise of test optional admission policies, it can be easy to shift the focus entirely to the
STEM Scholarship Opportunities for High School Students in Texas
Shop Texas Electricity announced their 2021 Scholarship Award Program applications are open for high school students seeking to pursue a higher education program. The scholarship
College Transfer Students: How to Maximize Your Success
By Rebecca Mannis, Ph.D. | Contributor College admissions in the age of COVID has created new opportunities for many students. One significant trend is that
College Applications 101: Boost Your Chances of Admission with a Strong Essay
By Linda Leavell | Contributor College admissions have become increasingly competitive, and kids get only one opportunity to make a case for themselves in their
Southwest Community Foundation Offers Over 60 College Scholarships
By Mona Allen, Director of Philanthropic Development | Contributor Since 1991 Southwest Community Foundation and its affiliates have awarded almost $2.4 million in college scholarships,
College Game Plan: Moving Out in the Time of COVID-19
By Colin Smith | Contributor Getting your child off to college is an ordeal. You just helped them through orientation and registration, making sure they
