scholarships

Florida Seniors/ Class of 2022: Apply for the Bright Futures Scholarship

Florida Seniors/ Class of 2022: Apply for the Bright Futures Scholarship

  Florida high school graduates may earn the Florida Bright Futures Scholarship for academic achievement and community service. Take advantage of the 2021-22 program by applying even if you are NOT planning to attend a Florida college. If you transfer to a Florida college for any reason, even after first attending an out-of-state school, this…

The 2021 National Merit Semifinalist Cutoffs

The 2021 National Merit Semifinalist Cutoffs

The time has come…the National Merit Semifinalist cutoff scores for the class of 2021 have been released! Although the names of Semifinalists are to be released formally through the media on September 9th, the National Merit Scholarship Committee (NMSC) notified high schools of students’ names in late August. About 1.6 million students enter the National…

Test Optional and Optional Essay: What Optional Really Means

Test Optional and Optional Essay: What Optional Really Means

So far, 2020 has proven to be a year of big changes, and the college admissions process is no different. Some pieces of the application that used to be required are now optional, and what colleges mean by “optional” needs further explanation and clarification. What “test optional” means Test optional means just that: it is…

8 Tips for Winning College Scholarships

8 Tips for Winning College Scholarships

Can you make a short movie on the dangers of distracted driving?  Are you a leader? Are you tall?  There is a scholarship for you!  Even if your grades aren’t stellar. Scholarships are specified for students based on grade, ethnicity, religion, personalities, hobbies, choice of majors, family history, types of service projects, organizations, skills, ability to answer essay…