Volunteering is not cancelled
I had an interesting conversation with a parent recently about their grade 11 child's experience with volunteering. In case you can...
Why hire me to help you with scholarships?
When it comes to scholarships, there are 3 good reasons why sometimes it doesn't pay to DIY.
The best way for Grade 11s to prepare for scholarships: do an activities audit
I recently had a fantastic one hour strategy session with a Grade 11 student and her Mom. It’s likely this student will be seeking some...
What scholarships should I focus on?
I recently asked people on my email list to tell me some topics they’d like me discuss in upcoming blogs. A few people asked me to give...
The 4 biggest mistakes with finding scholarships
Scholarships are a great way to get money to help fund the looming costs of post-secondary. Although winning a scholarship isn’t usually...
How to read a scholarship application: 3 reasons to read the fine print
The fine print can be a wealth of important information. It also can hold valuable tips on how to tailor your essay to what the organizatio
The Scholarship Essay: write to Lupin, not to Snape
Students can find it difficult to write scholarship essays, and for a few reasons. One common problem is they feel weird writing about...
