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In this video, Scholarship expert,  Jenna Greenwood ,  discusses important strategies that can support your  scholarship search process .  She has even more tips on her self-paced online course on how to find and apply for scholarships called Scholarship School — http://scholarshipschoolonline.com. Sign up for a FREE 20-minute phone call or online video meeting now   so we can learn about your family’s college admissions needs and how we can provide support.

Scholarship season is right around the corner.  While you can find scholarships throughout the year, the peak of scholarship season is from November/December through February/March. So, now is the time to get organized, and make a plan to launch your scholarship search process. Though many parts of the college process must be completed independently by students, organizing a scholarship plan is a great place for families to support their students. Read on for a few great tips from our College Affordability Specialist: Before you get started, you’ll want to consider these elements to maximize your scholarship search process. 1. Understand Your True Cost: Getting a good understanding of your cost of attendance is a good place to start. Knowing the true cost of attendance for the schools you are applying to will help guide your scholarship search. Utilizing tools like the  Federal Student Aid Estimator  can give you a helpful starting place to understand how colleges will un...

Dollars & Sense with The Best U College Affordability Online Workshop Series Fall 2021 Join Our College Affordability Workshops At The Best U, we know that many families have questions and concerns about approaching the financial aspects of the college process. We are thrilled to provide two workshops this fall, hosted by our  College Affordability Expert, Jenna Greenwood .  Jenna has honed tried and true strategies as a college financial aid professional and she is excited to share her knowledge with the TBU community. Our team of expert advisors    i s committed to providing the knowledge, resources & tools to support students in making sense of college admissions & sharing their best selves with the world Dollars & Sense: TBU College Affordability Online Workshop #1 Financial Aid Live Q&A Online Workshop Day: Sunday, November 7th, 2021 Time: 5:00 p.m. MDT, 7:00 p.m. EDT, 6:00 p.m. CDT, 4:00 p.m. PDT USA Cost: $36.00 USD Our College Affordabilit...

  The College Interview can be among the most nerve wracking and mysterious parts of the  college admissions   process for young people.  Interviews present a strong opportunity for students to distinguish themselves in the process , and to build their confidence in the life skill of speaking about themselves.  A good interview  h appens when you are able to let go of the worry about saying ‘the right thing’ and lean into forming a strong, authentic connection with your interviewer. While the process varies college by college,  late summer is a key time for students to seek out interview opportunities and schedule them before appointments fill for the season . Here are a few things to know to make the process less daunting: What is the purpose of the college interview? Evaluative Interviews : To help the college gather further information about your suitability as a candidate and to help you determine if this college is a match. Remember, even in eval...

  Fall College Admissions Planning Online Workshop Series #2 College Entrance Exams — The ACT, SAT, and more — Online Workshop Day:  Sunday, October 17, 2021 Time: 5:00 p.m. MDT, 7:00 p.m. EDT, 6:00 p.m. CDT, 4:00 p.m. PDT USA Cost: $36.00 USD Our college admissions experts   w ill walk  9th — 11th-grade students and parents  through the role that testing plays in  college admission. In this live session we will cover: Learn the difference between the ACT, SAT, PSAT, and more Discover the roles of the AP and IB exams in the application decision process Discuss the various testing policies including test-optional, test-blind, test-flexible, and more Learn the best times to prepare for and take official testing A live Q&A with our expert advisors Timeframe: We will dedicate 60-minutes to this interactive workshop with 30 to 45-minutes for the presentation and 15 to 30-minutes of Q&A. Video Recording: All participants will receive a video recordin...

  Our college admissions experts will walk  11th and 12th-grade students and parents  through the college admissions interview process. In this live session we will cover: What to expect in the college admissions interview How the interview process works What to do to prepare for the interview When college admissions interviews happen A live Q&A with our expert advisors Timeframe: We will dedicate 60-minutes to this interactive workshop with 30 to 45-minutes for the presentation and 15 to 30-minutes of Q&A. Buy Now

  With Early Admission deadlines for most schools less than a month away, it’s a critical time to step back and examine what we learned from last year’s admissions cycle, and what  actions you can take right now  to ensure you create a good range of options as an applicant. Read on for a snapshot of key trends, and most importantly, how these impact planning for current applicants– Key Trends in the 2020-21 Admissions Cycle: Trend #1: Overall, colleges saw an 11% increase in applications received This reflects students applying to a greater number of colleges due to test optional policies, and uncertainty about outcomes & plans. This trend makes admissions  more competitive for every applicant . The more selective the college, the more applications increased . Just a few examples:  Boston College : 36% increase in applications University of Georgia : 39% increase in applications Colgate : Doubled their applications! Trend #2: Increased reliance on Early Deci...