2/6/2018 0 Comments Tips on how to find scholarships! See the ACT tips sheet below for Seniors this year and Juniors who will be seniors next year!Class of 2018: The One Thing Your SENIORS Should Do Right NowApply for Scholarships
Having enough financial aid might be the difference between a student going to college or choosing not to enroll. In the era of high college tuition and more college debt, students should maximize their potential scholarship earnings. To do this, your seniors should apply for:
Your students’ scholarship search can begin on the web, where there is an abundance of resources. For example, Fastweb is a resource that uses a national database to match your students’ unique characteristics to scholarships best suited for them. There are many more tools out there connecting students to scholarships if they simply search for them. Local Scholarships Then encourage your students to apply for local scholarships. These can be found through the community, religious organizations, local companies, etc. A lot of students miss out on attaining local scholarships, because they are focused on the national scholarships. Local scholarships could be low-hanging fruit for your seniors because less students usually compete for these compared to national scholarships. College Scholarships When your seniors apply for admissions, they’ll also be applying for that college or university’s scholarships. But, your students should contact the colleges and universities where they're applying to find additional scholarships. What You Can Do To Help We recently talked to students about how they consume information, and the majority of them said they truly “sit up and listen” when the counselor tells them something. That’s why having information on scholarships in your office and knowing where to point them can open doors to more financial opportunities. Starting the conversation is the first step. Use the accompanying email communication to students and parents to do so. Starting the conversation is the first step. Use this email template for communication to students and parents to do so. Email to Students and Parents Download Social Media ImageSuggested social media copy: To put yourself in the best position to achieve more financial aid, you should begin your search here: http://bit.ly/2j5hsn5 Class of 2019: The One Thing Your JUNIORS Should Do Right NowPrepare for the ACT Test Spring of junior year is the best time for students to take the ACT® test. If your students follow this philosophy and have registered for a test date this spring, they may ask, “What’s best way to start prepping?” How exactly they prep will depend on how much time they have and their personal preferences. But, here are four things anyone can do to start preparing for the ACT test:
Send your spring test takers this email, which summarizes these four tips and gives them a more in-depth look at the prep options available to them. Email to Juniors Download Social Media ImageSuggested social media copy: Start with these four activities when prepping for the ACT® test: http://bit.ly/2BGREEc To learn more go to ACT.org!
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