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Scholarships: JROTC and FFA

By on Tuesday, March 2nd, 2010 | No Comments

  Searching for scholarships can be overwhelming, especially if you don’t know where to look; or in this case, how to plan. Sometimes planning for scholarship opportunities takes a little foresight and preparation, but the benefits and the rewards definitely pay off. JROTC Scholarships Many high schools across the country offer a class called JROTC […]

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50 College Info Websites

By on Tuesday, February 2nd, 2010 | 24 Comments

  1. ParentsCountdowntoCollegeCoach.com–You will find the MOST information here on our blog: college guidance, college planning, college coaching, and college news. Come here first to find the latest and best tools to help you navigate the college maze. 2. UniversityParent.com–A site where parents can ask questions, gather information, and download and view college guides and […]

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How to raise $15,000 for college

By on Thursday, January 28th, 2010 | No Comments

  A few weeks ago I attended a virtual college event at CollegeWeekLive. I was impressed with the simplicity of the information and wanted to pass it along to all my readers who might not have had the opportunity to attend. This particular session was conducted by Kim Clark, staff writer for U.S. News and […]

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More valuable tips and advice

By on Thursday, October 15th, 2009 | No Comments

For my loyal readers, I thought I would post the links to some posts I have done on other websites and blogs. All offer valuable information for parents of college bound teens. Preparing Your Student for the Future If your child is just starting high school, you’re probably not thinking about college yet…but should you […]

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Following the Yellow Brick Road

By on Tuesday, September 8th, 2009 | 2 Comments

I spent some time today surfing. Not at the beach (I never learned to surf after living on the Gulf for over 30 years). I was surfing around doing some “follow the yellow brick road” path. I like to call it that because one link, leads to another, leads to another and you find an […]

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"Why I Deserve a Scholarship" Contest

By on Monday, August 24th, 2009 | No Comments

Create Submit a 1-3 minute video describing/showing/depicting “Why you deserve a scholarship”. Video must be in a compressed Quicktime, Flash or Windows Media format. Be sure to include a title and description for your video. Upload Post finished video at WhyIDeserveAScholarship.com. Videos must be original and created by you. Your entry means that your work […]

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That All-Important Counselor Connection

By on Friday, July 17th, 2009 | No Comments

Before or at the beginning of your teen’s freshman year, make an appointment to meet with the guidance counselor. This meeting will let the counselor know that you are an involved parent and that you will be taking an active role during your teen’s high school years. It will also serve to establish a relationship […]

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Scholarship Alert: Essay Contest for 2010 Seniors

By on Wednesday, July 8th, 2009 | 1 Comment

FIRE’s Freedom in Academia Essay Contest 2009 Awards One first place winner will be awarded a $5,000 college scholarship. Two second place winners will each receive a $2,500 college scholarship. Five runners-up will each receive a $1000 college scholarship. Deadlines The final day to submit an entry is November 6, 2009. The winners will be […]

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Blade Your Ride Scholarship

By on Tuesday, June 2nd, 2009 | No Comments

If you have a college-bound teen, (entering college in the fall) or a college student (all the way through grad school), check this scholarship opportunity out. Just click the link below for details on how to apply. The deadline is June 30, 2009, so don’t procrastinate! There are some BIG BUCKS available for the environmentally […]

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U.S. News & World Report-Best Colleges

By on Thursday, May 28th, 2009 | No Comments

This is not a commercial plug for this publication. It is however, an explanation of why I believe this is a MUST read for any college-bound teen. There are three options available for your use: The print edition for $9.95 The online edition for $14.95 The combo package (print and online) for $19.95 If you […]

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