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An Underutilized Scholarship Resource: Your High School Counselor

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on March 25, 2025
You’ve scoured the internet, local newspapers and community notice boards in your search for scholarships, but have you thought of getting help from your high school counselor? High school counselors have vast experience with helping students in a variety of ways, from offering advice on how to be better prepared for the upcoming exams to …
Slowly build up your scholarship awards. Apply to scholarships regularly
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Why You Should Apply to Scholarships Regularly

By Allison WignallLast updated on March 24, 2025
Scholarships are, without a doubt, the ideal way to pay for college. Even with all the hype they get, however, there’s still a few misconceptions that surround scholarships. Some think that scholarships are only for graduating high school seniors (they’re not), some think you only apply for scholarships the summer before school (nope), and other …
Scholarships are free money, so they're worth applying to. Here's how you can save time searching and applying for scholarships
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How to Save Time While Searching and Applying for Scholarships

By Allison WignallLast updated on March 24, 2025
Time is money, they say, and you’ll need to spend plenty of time to earn scholarships. Many students are intimidated by the time commitment that comes with scholarship hunting. After all, you’ve got to balance that with the college search, studying for the ACT or SAT, participating in extracurricular activities, doing regular school assignments, and …
Like planning a trip, an outline can help you map out your essay before you start.
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How To Outline Your Scholarship Application Essay w. Template

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on October 31, 2025
Key Takeaways Outlining your scholarship essay makes writing easier and keeps your ideas organized. A clear scholarship application essay template helps you focus on the most important details. Choose topics that are personal, meaningful, and connect to the scholarship’s goals. Proofreading and editing your essay ensures it’s polished and professional. Writing a scholarship essay can …

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