Why Grade 11 is so important for scholarships
Many students and parents don't realize how Grade 11 can have a direct impact on both university admission and entrance scholarships. In...
5 scholarship myths BUSTED
In all of my years of experience in university admission and helping families with scholarship applications, I’ve heard a lot of...
How parents can help their student keep the scholarship bus on the road
Teenagers are an interesting bunch. One moment they would rather crawl into a hole and bury themselves alive rather than listen to one...
The 3 VERY FIRST things you should do to start the scholarship season (might not be what you think)
If you have a child in high school, you’ve probably thought about scholarships, and plan for your student to apply for some when the time...
5 mistakes that can make university more expensive
If you’re of a certain age, you may remember a commercial for ABC detergent that said, “Why pay more? Buy ABC.” It was a great line. I...
Leadership, High School Style
There is no question that the ability to lead is a highly valued quality in the workforce. In fact, many of you have probably heard...
Students: try this one simple thing to write a better scholarship or admission essay
If you’re in Grade 12 you'll soon be getting ready to write essays for scholarships, and perhaps for admission as well. Students often...
