What are National Merit Scholarships?

Most families in the college application process have heard the term “National Merit Scholarship” float around in college counselor meetings and college orientations. However, there is […]
Do National Merit Finalists Get Full-Ride Scholarships?
Do National Merit finalists get full-ride scholarships? In some cases, yes! Previously, we wrote about what ACT or SAT score can earn your student a full-ride […]
Can My Kid Get a Full-Ride Scholarship?

I was listening to a financial call-in program the other day and the topic of how a mom was going to pay for her kid’s college […]
What Are Competitive Merit Scholarships?

What Are Competitive Merit Scholarships? When most people think about merit scholarships, they think of a competitive elimination process where the smartest candidates battle it out. […]
Pros and Cons Of Test-Optional College Admissions

Pros and Cons Of Test-Optional College Admissions For years, students and parents have railed against the limitations of standardized testing. They have claimed, and not without […]
College Investment: 3 Important Financial Questions You Should be Asking When Picking a College
All About the Money: 3 Important Financial Questions You Should be Asking When Picking a College College is an investment. And like all other investments, you […]
Ways to Pay for College: 5 Types of Merit-Based Scholarships

Merit scholarships can be one of the best ways to pay for college, especially if your family will not qualify for need-based aid. It is important […]
Getting a Full-Ride Scholarship from Your ACT or SAT Score

Getting a Full-Ride Scholarship from Your ACT or SAT Score Wanting to get your student a free college education? Who doesn’t! The fact is, there are […]