Preparing the perfect application requires meticulous preparation, especially for a first-generation college student. From writing the essay to working on a resume, a compelling college application requires time, patience, and diligence. Although high school counseling is rather popular among teenagers who aspire to become college students and their parents, some of the most important details […]
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Read MoreDear Friends: When The Village Method began providing youth development and outreach services for middle schoolers, we knew that we had developed a cohort model that would eventually serve high schoolers. Jordan Schanda King was generous enough to provide free access to her online content and curriculum. After running her business for seven years, she […]
Read MoreOne of the questions I hear most often is: how can we actually find scholarships? So, here’s my best advice and top resources for finding and winning scholarships. First, it’s important to know that there are four main sources of scholarships: The college or university you will attend The department that houses your major Local […]
Read MoreIf you’re reading this, I’m guessing you’ve googled something along the lines of “how to prepare for college” and you know that there is a ton of information out there on what parents and students should or should not be doing to prepare. This can be so overwhelming! Let me share a little secret with […]
Read MoreWhat comes to mind when you think about planning for college? Most families say things like: Timelines Debt Scholarships Overwhelming Test prep Essay writing Money Excitement, sadness and even terror! But do you know what they never say that is quite possibly the most important thing that every family can do when it comes to […]
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