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

Strategies for Increasing Your ACT Scores - Episode 755

Today's episode is brought to you by Velocity ACT. Slay the ACT ogre with Velocity ACT.
 
I recently spoke with Tim Hall of Velocity ACT. Tim is a teacher/tutor with almost twenty years of experience both in standardized test prep (SAT/ACT) and in classroom instruction.
Tim's tenure as test prep teacher at Bishop Dunne Catholic School saw a 150-point increase in average school-wide SAT scores and a 4-point average increase in ACT scores—and things have only gotten better from there: with a tutoring company in his hometown of Dallas, Tim has seen an average improvement of 200 points and 6 points on those tests. There is no substitute for experience.
In our conversation, Tim shares:
The single most important factor in determining whether the SAT or the ACT is the right test for you.
Four strategies for tackling the ACT, including:
Timing and pacing
How to “own the test”
Setting goals for improvement
Using the process of elimination
Advice for each section of the ACT, including:
Four guiding questions students should ask themselves for the English Section
The single most important criteria for selecting an answer in the Reading Section
Understanding how the Math Section is laid out, and how that can guide your answer choice
 
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Summer Plans: Using Summer Break To Stand Out in College and Scholarship Applications - Episode 748

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USNews Article on Pre-Summer College Programs: https://www.usnews.com/education/best-high-schools/articles/exploring-pre-college-summer-programs-for-teens
 
Link to article on how much time a student should spend working on scholarships: https://nodebtcollege.substack.com/p/timing-is-everything?r=21d400
 
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$2000 Legal Marketing Scholarship - Episode 740

Today's episode of Your Daily Scholarship is brought to you by Optimize My Firm. Specializing in SEO for law firms. Marketing is a career that requires both technical skills and creativity. Optimize My Firm wants you to put both to the test as you make a commercial for our 2024 marketing scholarship opportunity. Go to www.optimizemyfirm.com/scholarship to learn more.
 
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Save San Francisco Cyclists – MJQ’s 2024 Scholarship Opportunity - Episode 739

Today's episode of Your Daily Scholarship is brought to you by the law offices of Matthew J Quinlan. We are dedicated to creating safer streets in California - and this starts with the drivers. While many students go through driver's ed, some rules of the road can't be taught in the classroom. We want to hear what you've learned and how you learned it for our 2024 scholarship opportunity. Go to MJQlaw.com/scholarship to learn more.
 
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$1000 Ventura County Community Scholarship - Episode 738

Today's edition of Your Daily Scholarship is brought to you by Quirk Accident and Injury Attorneys. They serve some of the most resilient residents in California. Those who have been through a car accident have faced a unique obstacle and have had to overcome traumatic challenges along the way. That is why they are offering a scholarship opportunity to students who have been in car accidents in California. Go to Quirkwins.com/scholarship to learn more.
 
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$1000 Kaufman & Stigger, PLLC, Alberta C. Kaufman Scholarship - Episode 737

Today's edition of Your Daily Scholarship is brought to you by Kafuman and Stigger. With a focus on the importance of education for all, Kaufman and Stigger is offering a $1000 scholarship opportunity for residents of Kentucky and Indiana. Go to getthetiger.com/scholarship to learn more.
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CCD Law Spokane Community Scholarship - Episode 736

Today's episode of Your Daily Scholarship is brought to you by CCD Law in Washington State. We strive to develop new, creative ways to keep our roads safe. And some of the best ideas come from our younger minds. Learn more about this year's creative scholarship opportunity at CCDLaw.com/scholarship
 
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$2000 Maison Law Community Scholarship - Episode 735

Today's episode of Your Daily Scholarship is brought to you by Maison Law Accident and Injury Lawyers in California. We are dedicated to serving our community through legal advocacy and scholarship opportunities. Go to maisonlaw.com/community/scholarship/ to learn more.
 
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Timing is Everything - Episode 734

Today's episode is brought to you by EE College Essays. 
Click here to learn more about the Class of 2025 Scholarship Coaching Program: https://nodebtcollege.teachable.com/p/class-of-2025-scholarship-coaching
Click here to learn more about the Scholarship Coaching Program for High School Freshmen and Sophomores: https://nodebtcollege.teachable.com/p/scholarship-coaching-for-hs-freshman-sophomores
Become a Your Daily Scholarship Podast Patron for just $5/month. You will get tips and suggestions for every scholarship featured on the show, bonus content from our expert interviews, and discounts and offers not available to the general public. Go to https://patron.podbean.com/YourDailyScholarship to learn more.

How To Nail Your College Application Essays - Episode 733

I recently spoke with Erin Edwards of EE College Essays. Erin has been editing people’s essays for nearly twenty years and loves helping students express their unique character and strengths so they can achieve their goals and create opportunities for themselves.
In our conversation, Erin shares:
The six pillars of college application success
The importance of the application essays in gaining admittance into college
How to make your personal statement stand out
The role of parents/guardians in the college essay and application process
Why AI is not a proper tool for writing college admissions essays
The importance of starting early with scholarship applications and essays
You can connect with Erin at EECollegeEssays.com or on Facebook or Instagram.