Blog for Students & Families

  • What Do Scholarship Committees Look For?

    Most students know that impressing the scholarship selection committee is essential if you want to secure awards. But what do scholarship committees look for in a scholarship application? Is there a way to answer scholarship committee interview questions that are guaranteed to impress? Essentially, students want ways to ensure they position themselves as strong candidates….

  • LinkedIn for Students: The Ultimate Guide

    LinkedIn is the quintessential social media platform for professionals. While it may seem like using the platform as a student isn’t ideal – particularly for students without any formal experience in their fields – that isn’t necessarily the case. Using LinkedIn for students simply requires a different approach, ensuring they can create a firm professional…

  • Do You Have to Pay Back Grants? Your Questions Answered

    As your student prepares to handle the cost of college, avoiding debt is usually a priority. As a result, it’s normal for them to wonder, “Do you have to pay back grants?” After all, most people don’t deal with any kind of grant until they reach college-age, so some confusion is to be expected. If…

  • 4 Good Excuses for a Financial Aid Appeal

    Is your student ready to write their financial aid appeal but need a little help? Head over to our YouTube to watch How To Write Your Financial Aid Appeal Letter. When your student receives their college acceptance letter, there’s typically a financial aid award letter right alongside it. While most students are fine with the…

  • Attending College in South Dakota: What You Need to Know (Including South Dakota Scholarships)

    For many students, attending college in South Dakota is the perfect choice. The state has plenty to offer students, including breathtaking landscapes, a rich history, and plenty of top-notch schools. However, many students aren’t entirely sure about what to expect as they try to choose between the South Dakota colleges and universities. Deciding on a…

  • How to Graduate Early from College (and Save Money)

    Can you graduate college early? It’s a question many students ask. Once they realize that it’s an option, figuring out how to graduate early from college ends up a priority. Graduating early is challenging, but it is potentially doable. Students simply need to plan for the faster approach, ensuring they can handle the requirements of…

  • Do Colleges Look at Your Social Media?

    Do colleges look at your social media? It’s a question every student should have on their mind when preparing to launch a college search and submit applications. After all, an estimated 90 percent of teens between the ages of 13 and 17 have used social media at some point, and 75 percent consider themselves active…