myths

Myth: If I Match Most of a Scholarship’s Requirements, I Can Still Be Eligible

By Allison WignallLast updated on March 6, 2025

Submitting a scholarship application is a lot like submitting a resume. You’ll give them your name, your experience, answer some questions, and might even have an interview. So it follows that if you don’t 100% meet all the requirements on a scholarship, you can still submit your application…right? Apply for Scholarship for College Meeting All …

ACT & SAT

Myth: SAT Math is Harder than ACT Math

By Allison WignallLast updated on December 22, 2022

There’s an ongoing idea that the SAT is the more difficult of the two entrance exams. A tangential myth is that SAT math is harder than ACT math. However, like the parent myth, the difficulty will entirely depend on the students themselves. The Differences in SAT and ACT Math First off, let’s highlight the differences …

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Do I Have to Demonstrate Financial Need to Earn Scholarships?

By Allison WignallLast updated on December 22, 2022

Some students don’t bother looking for scholarships because they don’t think they’ll qualify for any. There’s a persisting myth that in order to have a chance at winning scholarship money you have to have significant financial need. However, that’s not true of all scholarships. There Are Student Finance-Based Scholarships, But… While there are plenty of …

scholarship search & applications

Effective Scholarship Essay Tip: Record Your Voice!

By Allison WignallLast updated on February 10, 2023

For many students, the worst part about applying for scholarships is writing the essay. In fact, it can be enough of a deterrent to turn students off from applying entirely. There are a number of ways to make writing an essay easier—outlining, using humor, picking an engaging topic, etc.—but here’s another one of those scholarship …

student loans

How to Avoid Student Loans Negatively Affecting Your Credit Score

By Allison WignallLast updated on December 22, 2022

Believe it or not, student loans can actually be beneficial! If managed properly, student loans can end up positively affecting your credit score and history—showing that you’re a responsible borrower. However, if mismanaged, student loans can end up negatively affecting your credit score. A negative credit score makes it harder for you to get loans …

ACT & SAT

7 Tips for Tackling the ACT Essay Section

By Allison WignallLast updated on December 22, 2022

During the ACT’s 40-minute optional writing test, you’ll have to create a persuasive essay from a prompt. Some college require the ACT with Writing, others don’t—but it’s still a good idea to take it anyway. That being said, the essay portion makes many students nervous. Let’s ease some of those nerves right here and now …

student loans

5 Things You Should Do During Your Student Loan Grace Period

By Allison WignallLast updated on March 25, 2025

A student loan grace period sounds pleasant, doesn’t it? But what is a student loan grace period? It’s six months where you don’t have to make student loan payments after you graduate from college. But that doesn’t mean you should sit idle. A grace period is the perfect time to make a plan for your …

student life

Great Gifts for College-Bound Students

By Allison WignallLast updated on June 27, 2024

Whether as graduation presents or good-luck gifts, there are a number of items helpful for the college-bound student. Here are just a few of the best gifts for college students starting their freshman year: Noise-Canceling Headphones Useful for drowning out noise so students can study, or roommate’s snoring so they can sleep, noise-canceling headphones can …

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When is the Best Time to Consolidate My Student Loans?

By Allison WignallLast updated on March 24, 2025

Let’s say you went to college and had to take out multiple student loans. Now that you’ve graduated, it’s time to repay all those loans. It can get overwhelming quickly. Luckily, there’s consolidation. Student loan consolidation can be a huge relief to students juggling multiple loans. This process combines the loans into one simple monthly …