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

Calculus Sucks - Episode 699

I recently spoke with Faculty in Residence Associate Professor in the Math Dept. at the University of Nevada Las Vegas, Peter McCandless. In our conversation, Peter shared his thoughts on:
The Role of College Professors Compared to High School Teachers
6 Reasons Students May Be Struggling With Math
How Students Who Struggle With Math Can Get On Track
Which College Majors Require Math Proficiency
Why Peter Advised His Stepdaughter to Avoid Student Loan Debt
To connect with Peter, email him at peter@calculussucks.com. Or visit calculussucks.com to find out about his math tutoring for as little as $8/hour!
Class of 2025: The time to start applying for scholarships is now!
If you have an unweighted GPA of 3.5 or higher, and at least one extracurricular that you are passionate about, then you qualify for my Scholarship Coaching for the Class of 2025 Program.
Space is extremely limited, so click here to learn more and sign up today:
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Planning and Saving for College - Episode 692

I recently spoke with Danny Kofke about planning and saving for college.
After being an elementary school teacher for 18 years, Danny recently left the classroom to work with Mentoro - a financial education company. His love of teaching and personal finance led him to write five personal finance books including The Wealthy Teacher: Lessons For Prospering On A School Teacher’s Salary.
Danny’s everyday approach to handling money has led him to appear on numerous television shows, including Fox & Friends, The CBS Early Show, CNN’s Newsroom, The 700 Club, and The Clark Howard Show. He has also been interviewed on over 600 radio shows and featured in a number of publications, including USA Today, Yahoo.com, The Wall Street Journal, Money Magazine, and The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. He wants to show others if this former school teacher can do well financially, they can too!
In our conversation, Danny discusses:
The pitfalls of saving for our kid’s college but not our own retirement
Ideas for parents who have not saved for their kid’s college
Unexpected expenses for his daughter in college
Implications of student loans
 
I am very happy to announce that I am now one of Mentoro’s Mentors, helping members understand the role that scholarships play in paying for college.
 
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10 Scholarship Myths That Could Cost You Money - Episode 689

While doing some research, I came across this 2017 article from U.S. News & World Report entitled 10 Scholarship Myths That Could Cost You Money. Naturally, I was intrigued. As I flipped through each of the 10 Myths, I found myself nodding in agreement with each and every point. As such, I wanted to share these 10 points with my readers and provide more context.
Schedule your FREE Scholarship Consultation by emailing Dave@NoDebtCollege.com
 

"Which colleges give the most merit aid?" - Episode 678

To determine the likely cost of college, one tool that Certified Financial Planner Dan Cieniewicz, aka The College Dude, recommends is the Net Price Calculator, which can be found on every college's website. Dan's article explains what factors you need to know to get the most accurate picture from Net Price Calculators.
To learn more about the difference between merit aid and private scholarships, my 5-step process for winning scholarships, and why high schoolers of all ages need to apply for scholarships, email me to schedule a FREE scholarship consultation.
Class of 2025: The time to start applying for scholarships is now!
If you have an unweighted GPA of 3.5 or higher, and at least one extracurricular that you are passionate about, then you qualify for my Scholarship Coaching for the Class of 2025 Program.
Space is extremely limited, so click here to learn more and sign up today:
https://nodebtcollege.teachable.com/p/class-of-2025-scholarship-coaching
 

College Planning Timeline for the Class of 2025 - Episode 677

I recently spoke with College Admissions Counselor Jason Hand. Jason has nearly 30 years of experience in college admissions and is a wealth of knowledge for navigating the road to getting into the college of your dreams!
In our conversation, Jason shared his thoughts on:
Ideas for building your student’s college list
Planning for SAT & ACT tests
The importance of senior year class schedules
The need to start the scholarship application process
How to determine the difficulty of getting admitted to a particular college
When to ask for letters of recommendation
When “Demonstrated Interest” is important
Ideas for summer employment/internships
The importance of visiting colleges
Common Application and supplemental essay timelines
The differences between Early Action and Early Decision, and the pros and cons of each
Coordinating with your Guidance Counselor
Financial Aid application: FAFSA and CSS
And much more…
To connect with Jason, email him at jasonhand21@gmail.com
 
Jason was kind enough to share his College Planning Timeline with my readers. Click here to download your free copy.
Class of 2025: The time to start applying for scholarships is now!
If you have an unweighted GPA of 3.5 or higher, and at least one extracurricular that you are passionate about, then you qualify for my Scholarship Coaching for the Class of 2025 Program.
Space is extremely limited, so click here to learn more and sign up today:
https://nodebtcollege.teachable.com/p/class-of-2025-scholarship-coaching

SAT & ACT Test Prep For the Class of 2025 - Episode 676

I recently spoke with Amy Seeley, Founder and President of Seeley Test Pros about the SAT and ACT tests.
In our conversation, Amy shared:
The differences between the SAT & ACT
Some thoughts on how a student could choose which test is right for them
The impact of the move to digital testing
What the Class of 2025 needs to be doing right now to prepare for either test
And what younger students can do to set themselves up for test success
To connect with Amy to learn more about preparing for the SAT or ACT, click here:
https://seeleytestpros.com/
Class of 2025: The time to start applying for scholarships is now!
If you have an unweighted GPA of 3.5 or higher, and at least one extracurricular that you are passionate about, then you qualify for my Scholarship Coaching for the Class of 2025 Program.
Space is extremely limited, so click here to learn more and sign up today:
https://nodebtcollege.teachable.com/p/class-of-2025-scholarship-coaching

3 Common Misconceptions About Improving Test Scores - Episode 620

I recently spoke with ACT & SAT Test Prep Tutor, Dave Walker, of Quick Hacker Test Prep. In our conversation we discuss:
3 Common Misconceptions About Improving Test Scores
What To Know About The Digital SAT
Dave’s Substack: Quiz Hacker Test Prep
Quiz Hacker Test Prep offers so many fantastic free resources, but if you would like to get the full suite of what Dave has to offer he was kind enough to provide a special link for my audience. Go to https://quizhacker.substack.com/scholarshipdave to save 20% off his paid offerings.
 
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