The Scholarship GPS Podcast: Your Directions to a Debt-Free College Degree

Scholarship Student Spotlight: Avery - Advice From a Multiple Scholarship Winner + 6 Scholarships

Avery is a first-year college student who has earned multiple scholarships. She started her scholarship journey when she participated in the Scholarship Summer Camp a few summers ago. This week, Avery shares her tips and suggestions for students on their own scholarship journey.
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Start your scholarship journey this summer with the Scholarship Summer Camp.
Your student will learn the skills needed for scholarship success by applying for real scholarships, including a $35,000 scholarship capstone project!
Every Monday through Thursday, a new, pre-recorded lesson will be released. On Thursday evenings, we will be live (but recorded for future viewing), discussing the week's lessons and taking Q&A.
This online program provides both on-demand and live learning opportunities. Best of all your student will apply for real scholarships during the course of the camp! In fact, your student will apply for scholarships offering more than $40,000 in potential winnings!
The Scholarship Summer Camp starts June 2, 2025, and runs for 6 weeks. Here’s an overview of what will be covered each week:
Week 1: The Basics: The tools, documents, and resources you need for scholarship success.
Week 2: Your Personal Narrative: Learn how to build your Personal Narrative, a key component for scholarship success.
Week 3: Finding The Right Scholarships For You: Learn where to look and how to determine which scholarships are the best ones to apply for.
Week 4: Why Do You Deserve To Win This Scholarship? (Apply for a Real Scholarship This Week!)
Week 5: Topical Scholarships (Apply for Another Real Scholarship This Week!)
Week 6: $35,000 Capstone Scholarship Project!
The Scholarship Summer Camp is for high school students in the Classes of 2026, 2027, 2028, and 2029.
Click here to register today: https://www.scholarshipgps.com/summercamp
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This Week's Featured Scholarships:
$2500 What Will Be Your Trademark? Scholarship
$1000 Abbott & Fenner Scholarship
$2500 How I Make My Community Great Scholarship
$2500 Marcus W. Viles Community Growth Scholarship
Big Sun Scholarship for Athletes
Weekender: $5000 Christian College Scholarship
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"Test-Optional is a Lie" + 5 Scholarship Opportunities

I recently spoke with Brian Eufinger of Edison Prep. Brian graduated with honors from Washington University in St. Louis in May 2004 and a Healthcare MBA in 2006. He serves as a founding board member of the National Test Prep Association and is an Associate member of the Independent Educational Consultants Association. More recently, he represents Edison Prep in a consortium of four tutoring companies that created Assessiv, an online digital SAT practice platform that Edison Prep students and students nationwide use.
In our conversation, Brian and I discussed:
Why, in many situations, “Test-Optional” is a lie
How test scores can result in tens of thousands of dollars in merit aid
How Brian supplemented merit aid with private scholarships
The opportunity cost of failing to prepare for standardized tests and applying for scholarships
Why GPA is ‘sacred’
Merit Aid Grids - the easy-to-use, free website to find out how much your student can receive in scholarships based on their GPA and test score
And much more…
To connect with Brian and learn about their approach to SAT and ACT Prep, and to get a special discount, click here: https://edisonprep.com/scholarshipgps/
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If your child is turning 18, whether they are going away to college or remaining at home, please consider getting a Power of Attorney in place. You can use my discount code, ScholarshipCoach, to take 20% off the total price at Mama Bear Legal Forms: https://www.mamabearlegalforms.com/youngadult?oid=1&affid=44
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Start your scholarship journey this summer with the Scholarship Summer Camp.
Your student will learn the skills needed for scholarship success by applying for real scholarships, including a $35,000 scholarship capstone project!
Every Monday through Thursday, a new, pre-recorded lesson will be released. On Thursday evenings, we will be live (but recorded for future viewing), discussing the week's lessons and taking Q&A.
This online program provides both on-demand and live learning opportunities. Best of all your student will apply for real scholarships during the course of the camp! In fact, your student will apply for scholarships offering more than $40,000 in potential winnings!
The Scholarship Summer Camp starts June 2, 2025, and runs for 6 weeks. Here’s an overview of what will be covered each week:
Week 1: The Basics: The tools, documents, and resources you need for scholarship success.
Week 2: Your Personal Narrative: Learn how to build your Personal Narrative, a key component for scholarship success.
Week 3: Finding The Right Scholarships For You: Learn where to look and how to determine which scholarships are the best ones to apply for.
Week 4: Why Do You Deserve To Win This Scholarship? (Apply for a Real Scholarship This Week!)
Week 5: Topical Scholarships (Apply for Another Real Scholarship This Week!)
Week 6: $35,000 Capstone Scholarship Project!
The Scholarship Summer Camp is for high school students in the Classes of 2026, 2027, 2028, and 2029.
Click here to register today: https://www.scholarshipgps.com/summercamp
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This Week's Featured Scholarships:
Jane Austen Society of North America Essay Contests
$10,000 Maude and Alexander Hadden Scholarship Scholarship
$1000 Stand Up to Distracted Driving Scholarship
$1000 Bow Seat Ocean Awareness Contest
Weekender: $1000 No Essay Scholarship
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Six Scholarships + How to Protect The Second-Largest Investment You Will Ever Make

I had the opportunity to talk with Peyton Rudolph, Vice President of Marketing for GradGuard. In our conversation, Peyton explained how GradGuard helps students and parents protect one of the largest investments of their lives. Plus, she shared the details of their news scholarship with us, in which five students will each earn $3000! Learn more about GradGuard here: https://gradguard.sjv.io/c/4021661/2331223/29624?trafsrc=affiliate
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Start your scholarship journey this summer with the Scholarship Summer Camp.
Your student will learn the skills needed for scholarship success by applying for real scholarships, including a $35,000 scholarship capstone project!
Every Monday through Thursday, a new, pre-recorded lesson will be released. On Thursday evenings, we will be live (but recorded for future viewing), discussing the week's lessons and taking Q&A.
This online program provides both on-demand and live learning opportunities. Best of all your student will apply for real scholarships during the course of the camp! In fact, your student will apply for scholarships offering more than $40,000 in potential winnings!
The Scholarship Summer Camp starts June 2, 2025, and runs for 6 weeks. Here’s an overview of what will be covered each week:
Week 1: The Basics: The tools, documents, and resources you need for scholarship success.
Week 2: Your Personal Narrative: Learn how to build your Personal Narrative, a key component for scholarship success.
Week 3: Finding The Right Scholarships For You: Learn where to look and how to determine which scholarships are the best ones to apply for.
Week 4: Why Do You Deserve To Win This Scholarship? (Apply for a Real Scholarship This Week!)
Week 5: Topical Scholarships (Apply for Another Real Scholarship This Week!)
Week 6: $35,000 Capstone Scholarship Project!
The Scholarship Summer Camp is for high school students in the Classes of 2026, 2027, 2028, and 2029.
Click here to register today: https://www.scholarshipgps.com/summercamp
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This Week's Featured Scholarships:
$1000 Trey Porter Law Scholarship
$1500 GrassRoots Turf Scholarship
$2500 Terry Bryant Scholarship
National Video Game Museum Scholarships
$3000 GradGuard Scholarship
$1000 No-Essay Appily Weekender Scholarship
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Saving, Budgeting, and Paying for College + A Scholarship Open to Elementary, Middle School, High School, and College Students + 5 Other Scholarships

I recently spoke with Suzanne Scullion. Suzanne is the Head Coach of G.R.A.C.E. Financial Coaching. Over the past ten years, she has helped hundreds of clients reprioritize their spending, pay down debt, and master their income without dismantling their lifestyle. Suzanne also hosts a podcast and YouTube show called, “Lessons Learned: The Dumbest Thing I’ve Ever Done with Money.”
In our conversation, Suzanne and I discussed:
What to do when your student is headed to college soon and you haven’t saved enough to pay for it
What to do when you have a young child and you want to start planning for college
Changes in 529 college savings plans that you need to know about
Alternatives to 529 plans for college savings
How scholarships can fit into a plan to pay for college, including more than just tuition
The need for parents to protect their kids from their lack of understanding on the dangers of student loans
And much more…
To connect with Suzanne and learn how she works with her clients, go to gracefinancialcoaching.com
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We know sending your student off to college is equal parts exciting and anxiety-producing; both for you and for them. Cards2College series of cards was created to allow you to pour your words of wisdom into your student one weekly card at a time. Each card has an inspirational quote and motivational message on one side, leaving the other side of the card for your weekly words! We know how busy life gets, so they’ve automated the process for you. When the intention is there, but the time isn’t, Cards2College can help! Click here to learn more.
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Back by popular demand for Summer 2025!
Start your scholarship journey this summer with the Scholarship Summer Camp!
Your student will learn the skills needed for scholarship success by applying for real scholarships, including a $35,000 scholarship capstone project!
Every Monday through Thursday, a new, pre-recorded lesson will be released. On Thursday evenings, we will be live (but recorded for future viewing), discussing the week's lessons and taking Q&A.
This online program provides both on-demand and live learning opportunities. Best of all your student will apply for real scholarships during the course of the camp! In fact, your student will apply for scholarships offering more than $40,000 in potential winnings!
The Scholarship Summer Camp starts June 2, 2025, and runs for 6 weeks. Here’s an overview of what will be covered each week:
Week 1: The Basics: The tools, documents, and resources you need for scholarship success.
Week 2: Your Personal Narrative: Learn how to build your Personal Narrative, a key component for scholarship success.
Week 3: Finding The Right Scholarships For You: Learn where to look and how to determine which scholarships are the best ones to apply for.
Week 4: Why Do You Deserve To Win This Scholarship? (Apply for a Real Scholarship This Week!)
Week 5: Topical Scholarships (Apply for Another Real Scholarship This Week!)
Week 6: $35,000 Capstone Scholarship Project!
The Scholarship Summer Camp is for high school students in the Classes of 2026, 2027, 2028, and 2029.
Click here to register today: https://www.scholarshipgps.com/summercamp and save $30 with coupon code PODCAST
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This Week's Featured Scholarships:
$1000 Review It Scholarship
$1000 Momentrix Scholarship
$1000 College is Power Scholarship
$1000 Access to Education Scholarship
We the Future Contest (For Elementary, Middle School, High School and College Students)
CollegeXpress Favorite TV Show Scholarship
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Your College Planning Coach on Admissions & Paying for College + 6 Scholarship Opportunities

I recently spoke with Luanne Lee, Owner of Your College Planning Coach.
Luanne wanted to do something where she could make an impact to help families and feel good about what she did every day, so she began her career in Financial Services in 1996.
Luanne decided to focus on the specialty of College Planning and Funding when she saw how student loan debt was hampering so many parents and students from reaching their retirement goals. Little did she know at the time just how specialized college planning was!
Luanne has undergone extensive licensing and training as a College Financial Planning Specialist and for the past 15+ years has devoted her practice to providing financial education and efficient solutions to families maneuvering through the complex process of planning and funding for college without jeopardizing their retirement goals.
In our conversation, Luanne and I discuss:
Whether in-state college is always the least expensive option
Whether you can rely on your guidance counselor through the college admissions process
Whether families should “go it alone” through the college planning process
Why parents are usually on the hook for their kids student loans
Why families who “make too much money” should still fill out the FAFSA
Whether saving for college will hurt the student’s ability to get financial aid
The importance of outside scholarships in paying for college
Whether AP Courses will cut the cost of college by letting the student graduate earlier
And much more…
To connect with Luanne and learn more about how she works with students and families, go to ycpcoach.com.
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How much you will be expected to pay out of pocket.
Click here to get the College Money Report: https://planning.college/luanne-lee/cmr
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This Week's Featured Scholarships:
$3000 All About Education Scholarship
$1000 Good Deeds Scholarship
$2500 Good Life's Community Scholarship
Melissa A. Stoneberger Foundation Scholarship
Digital Responsibility e-Waste Scholarship
Weekender: $5000 Christian College Scholarship
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What Your Student-Athlete Needs to Know About Sports Scholarships + Full-Tuition for Class of 2026 + 5 More Scholarships

I recently spoke with Reid Meyer of A2A Academy and the Student-Athlete Advisors.
Reid always knew that sports would be a significant part of his life. Growing up, he dreamed of playing college sports, and he vividly recalls feeling anxious about second-guessing every decision he made in high school regarding his college opportunities.
After attending four schools in four years and ultimately giving up the sport he loved after just two, Reid realized there had to be a better way to support student-athletes and their families. Following years of schooling, training, and feedback, the A2A Academy emerged as the premier program to assist student-athletes and their families as they navigate one of the most critical decisions of their lives to date.
In our conversation, Reid and I discussed:
The expectations, based on statistics, that students and families should have about playing Division 1 sports
The need to find the right fit college for student-athletes
Why tenacity is needed when it comes to getting noticed by colleges and coaches
Funding opportunities for student-athletes at Division 3 colleges
And much more
Connect with Reid at https://www.joina2a.com/ or https://www.thestudentathleteadvisors.com/
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Whether you are prepping for the May or June SAT, J&J’s test prep starts on April 13th.
Jackie has kindly offered my readers $50 off the Digital SAT® Intensive Course. Use code SCHOLARSHIPGPS50 at checkout at this link: https://www.jjtestprep.com/satintensive-scholarshipgps
Or, for asynchronous test prep, visit https://scholarshipgps.nobsprep.com/
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BUY ONE GET ONE FREE OFFER!
This is really a one-two punch for minimizing the cost of college. In Buying College Better, Beth shares the proven blueprint to confidently choose the right school, save up to 50% on college costs, and have a quarter million more in retirement. Then, with Scholarship GPS, you’ll learn how to earn additional scholarships to cover even more of your student’s college expenses.
 For just $197, you’re getting both programs, which can help you save tens or even hundreds of thousands of dollars.To get this limited time offer, go to https://www.scholarshipgps.com/bogo
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The Bryan Cameron Foundation Scholarship is just the first of the many HUGE scholarship opportunities your Class of 2026 student will have over the next year. Starting your scholarship journey now provides your student with many advantages, including:
Getting a head start with scholarships compared to their peers
More opportunities to earn scholarships
Resume enhancement (a scholarship win on a resume looks great!)
Improved writing skills (needed to do well in college!)
Preparation for the huge scholarships open during senior year
Great practice for the college admissions process
The opportunity to build a set of re-usable essays for future scholarship applications
And much more
However, most families struggle with the scholarship process, which is why we are proud to introduce The Class of 2026 Scholarship Navigator Program. To learn more, go to https://www.scholarshipgps.com/2026navigator
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This Week's Featured Scholarships:
Bryan Cameron Education Foundation (Full Tuition for the Class of 2026)
$2500 Rover.com Scholarship
$2000 RealtyHop Scholarship
$10,000 Science Saves Scholarship
$1500 Aging Matters Scholarship
$1000 ScholarshipOwl No-Essay Scholarship
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Digital SAT Implications for Your Student + $10,000 Scholarship for All High Schoolers + How Bad Does Your Kid Want Their Dream School?

I recently spoke with Jackie Pollina of J&J Test Prep and No B.S. SAT® Prep. In our conversation, Jackie and I discussed:
The structural changes that come with the SAT moving to a digital format
The adaptive nature of the new digital SAT and how that can impact your student’s SAT score
The importance of your student becoming familiar with ‘Desmos’ (and what this is)
When students should start SAT prep
Her opinion on how many times a student should take the SAT
Whether you are prepping for the May or June SAT, J&J’s test prep starts on April 13th.
Jackie has kindly offered my readers $50 off the Digital SAT® Intensive Course. Use code SCHOLARSHIPGPS50 at checkout at this link: https://www.jjtestprep.com/satintensive-scholarshipgps
Or, for asynchronous test prep, visit https://scholarshipgps.nobsprep.com/
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BUY ONE GET ONE FREE OFFER!
Get Beth Walker’s Buying College Better Course for FREE when you purchase the Scholarship GPS Course.
Is the cost of your child's college education keeping you up at night?
Is your college savings plan insufficient or non-existent?
Are you worried that your student will be paying back student loans for the rest of their life?
Those were my fears, too!
I didn't want my son to be burdened with student loans for 20+ years of his life. But, I had failed to save enough money to pay for his college degree. 
So, I coached him to win nearly $100,000 in scholarships, and he's now a debt-free college graduate!
Students don't need a perfect 4.0 GPA to win scholarships!
Average students can win scholarships if they know how.
Students don't have to come from a low-income household to win scholarships!
Most scholarships don't even ask about a student's financial situation.
Students don't have to be star athletes to win scholarships!
Sports scholarships make up a tiny fraction of the scholarships out there.
Scholarships are not just for college-bound students.
Many scholarships can be used for trade and technical schools, and some even pay cash with no requirements for how the funds are used.
Having success with scholarships requires a plan, and that’s what Scholarship GPS provides.
Now, for the first time ever, when you purchase the Scholarship GPS Course, you will also get Beth Walker’s Buying College Better Course for FREE!
This is a limited-time offer, so don’t delay. Click here to purchase the Scholarship GPS Course today: https://www.scholarshipgps.com/scholarship-gps
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This Week's Featured Scholarships:
$5000 Education Matters Scholarship
$10,000 ABMF Past is Prologue Essay Contest
$1500 School Spirit Scholarship
$1000 Create Real Impact Contest
Weekender: $1000 No Essay Scholarship
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Common Misconceptions About College Admissions + 5 Scholarship Opportunities

I recently spoke with Michelle McAnaney, Founder and CEO of The College Spy.
Michelle founded The College Spy® with this mission: Help students identify colleges that are a good fit for them and get accepted.
Michelle is an expert in college admissions and a leader in her field. She has over 20 years of experience as an educator, counselor and consultant, assisting students in making smart choices to reach their full potential. She is current on the latest trends in college admissions.
Her extensive admissions knowledge is coupled with firsthand experience with the colleges and universities your student will be considering. She tells students and families that the best way to get to know a college is to visit and she holds herself to the same standard. She visits approximately 40 colleges each year, attending information sessions and open houses, taking tours and meeting with admissions officers.
In our conversation, Michelle and I discussed:
Some of the biggest misconceptions students and parents have when it comes to gaining admission to selective colleges
The role extracurriculars play in college admissions
How student-led projects can help a student get into their dream college
Michelle’s experience with scholarships from when she worked in a high school
And much more
To connect with Michelle and learn more about how she works with students and families, go to thecollegespy.com
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If you or your student are struggling to identify things like a future college major or career, please check out the services offered by Flourish Coaching. Click here to learn more: https://courses.flourishcoachingco.com/a/2147584293/PLHdxFCx
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Starting your scholarship journey before senior year allows students to earn more scholarships, but it also builds a foundation for being a better scholarship applicant during their senior year. That is why Scholarship GPS started our Scholarship Navigator programs. These programs provide students with a custom list of scholarships, personalized help with scholarship applications and essays, and much more. To learn more about the Scholarship Navigator program for the Class of 2026, click here. To learn more about the Scholarship Navigator program for the Class of 2027 and Class of 2028, click here.
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I talk to numerous scholarship providers, and they all tell me that this one thing is why they reject applications - sometimes as many as 90% of the applications they receive! It’s one of the most obvious and the most simple to correct, and it’s the topic of the lesson entitled "How to Beat 90% of Scholarship Applicants” in the Scholarship GPS Course.
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This Week's Featured Scholarships:
$2500 Intertech STEM Scholarship
$4000 Huntington Scholarship
$2000 Eye on the Future Teen Video Contest
Odenza Vacations College Scholarship
$2500 SoFi Scholarship Giveaway
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We know sending your student off to college is equal parts exciting and anxiety-producing; both for you and for them. Cards2College series of cards was created to allow you to pour your words of wisdom into your student one weekly card at a time. Each card has an inspirational quote and motivational message on one side, leaving the other side of the card for your weekly words! We know how busy life gets, so they’ve automated the process for you. When the intention is there, but the time isn’t, Cards2College can help! Click here to learn more.
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Subscribe to our free newsletter, Your Daily Scholarship, here: https://nodebtcollege.substack.com/

Why Buying College is Like Buying a House + 5 Scholarship Opportunities

Beth Walker is the Founder and CEO of Center for College Solutions.
Choosing a college and paying for it is one of the biggest investments families face, often with very little guidance. You don’t have to do this alone. Beth Walker and Center for College Solutions help your student get what they need academically, socially, and emotionally, without burying your family in debt.
Beth is also the author of Never Pay Retail for College: How Smart Parents Find the Right School for the Right Price and Buying College Better: Have Complete Confidence in Your Choice of School.
In our conversation, Beth and I discussed:
Why you need to fill out the FAFSA even if you don’t think you will qualify for financial aid
How the MAGIC method will make buying college easier
How college is like buying a home
How to avoid the heartbreak of getting into your dream college but not being able to afford it
How a student's ‘Academic FICO Score’ should guide your college planning process
How scholarships have been neglected in the college planning process
BUY ONE GET ONE FREE OFFER!
Get Beth Walker’s Buying College Better Course for FREE when you purchase the Scholarship GPS Course.
Is the cost of your child's college education keeping you up at night?
Is your college savings plan insufficient or non-existent?
Are you worried that your student will be paying back student loans for the rest of their life?
Those were my fears, too!
I didn't want my son to be burdened with student loans for 20+ years of his life. But, I had failed to save enough money to pay for his college degree. 
So, I coached him to win nearly $100,000 in scholarships, and he's now a debt-free college graduate!
Students don't need a perfect 4.0 GPA to win scholarships!
Average students can win scholarships if they know how.
Students don't have to come from a low-income household to win scholarships!
Most scholarships don't even ask about a student's financial situation.
Students don't have to be star athletes to win scholarships!
Sports scholarships make up a tiny fraction of the scholarships out there.
Scholarships are not just for college-bound students.
Many scholarships can be used for trade and technical schools, and some even pay cash with no requirements for how the funds are used.
Having success with scholarships requires a plan, and that’s what Scholarship GPS provides.
Now, for the first time ever, when you purchase the Scholarship GPS Course, you will also get Beth Walker’s Buying College Better Course for FREE!
This is a limited-time offer, so don’t delay. Click here to purchase the Scholarship GPS Course today: https://www.scholarshipgps.com/bogo
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This Week's Featured Scholarships:
BookScouter Book Scholarship
$1000 Cancer Fighter Scholarship
$10,000 Gloria Baron Prize for Young Heroes
$2500 Citizens No Essay Scholarship
$5000 Christian College Scholarship
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Don't Rely on Your Guidance Counselor For College Admissions & Scholarships + Scholarship Opportunities for the Class of 2026, Seniors, and College Students

Andy Lockwood is a college admissions and funding advisor in Long Island, New York. Andy personally coaches a select group of college-bound teens through the process of choosing majors and careers, then backward planning, strategically, into a college list, THEN strategizing how to maximize chances of admission. He also helps families improve their eligibility for financial and and scholarships, and negotiate with colleges for more money. He graduated Wesleyan University and St John's Law School.
In our conversation, Andy and I discussed:
What current college-bound high school students can learn from the Class of 2025 college admissions cycle
Why GPA, Test Scores, and even Passion Projects are not enough to guarantee college admissions
Why you (usually) shouldn’t rely on your Guidance Counselor for college admissions or scholarship help
And much more…
To connect with Andy, go to https://www.lockwoodcollegeprep.com/
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Appealing your Financial Aid Award
Did you know you can appeal your financial aid award? Chris Abkarians, co-founder of Juno, will explain how to increase financial aid from your university. We'll cover the reasons why you can appeal, what documents you may need to collect, and how to approach the conversation with your financial aid office. Click here to register for this free webinar.
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Scholarship season for the Class of 2026 is officially open!
The Full-Tuition Bryan Cameron Foundation Scholarship is just the first of the many HUGE scholarship opportunities your Class of 2026 student will have over the next 17 months. Starting your scholarship journey now provides your student with many advantages, including:
Getting a head start with scholarships compared to their peers
More opportunities to earn scholarships
Resume enhancement (a scholarship win on a resume looks great!)
Improved writing skills (needed to do well in college!)
Preparation for the huge scholarships open during senior year
Great practice for the college admissions process
The opportunity to build a set of re-usable essays for future scholarship applications
And much more
However, most families struggle with the scholarship process, which is why we are proud to introduce…
The Class of 2026 Scholarship Navigator Program 
This program includes:
Bi-weekly webinars: A new topic or scholarship will be covered in depth during these live webinars. Plus, time will be allotted for Q&A.
Online Support: You'll have direct email access to Dave The Scholarship Coach, a seasoned expert in the field. Dave is here to help you navigate the complex world of scholarships and get your questions answered!
A custom list of scholarships for which your Class of 2026 grad is eligible. Your student’s custom list will include a minimum of 20 scholarships, including national and local scholarships (if local scholarships are available) and a mix of small and large scholarships. 
Personalized help with one scholarship application & essay each week. These can be any scholarships of your choice, not just scholarships from your custom list. 
Access to the Scholarship GPS Course, where students can learn best practices for scholarship success. Lessons include: How/Where to find scholarships, application and essay best practices, sample scholarship-winning essays, and much more. 
Best of all, the program is available for just $47/month! You may cancel anytime.
To get started, go to https://www.scholarshipgps.com/2026navigator
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This Week's Featured Scholarships:
$1000 Tortuga Study Abroad Scholarship
$10,000 Maude and Alexander Hadden Scholarship
$2500 Superpower Scholarship
$1000 Courage to Grow Scholarship
$2500 "No Sweat" Scholarship
Weekender: $1000 No Essay Scholarship