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The Scholarship GPS Podcast: Your Directions to a Debt-Free College Degree A Scholarship Open to Middle School, High School, and College Students + 6 Easy-Entry ScholarshipsClick here to learn more about the ACE (Access to College Experts) Network, where you will get expert guidance for college admissions, essays, test-prep, scholarships, and even dorm planning, for less than the price of a tank of gas! ---------- Featured Scholarships: $4000 Huntington College Scholarship $25,000 Be Bold No Essay Scholarship $2500 Edvisors Scholarship $2500 "No Sweat" Scholarship $2000 CollegeVine Scholarship $2000 Catholic College Scholarship Stossel in the Classroom Essay Contest & Video Contest Subscribe to the free "Your Daily Scholarship" Newsletter here: https://nodebtcollege.substack.com/ ---------- In this episode, I speak with Rob...

2026-01-0526 min

The Scholarship GPS Podcast: Your Directions to a Debt-Free College Degree Seven Easy-Entry Scholarships for Your Winter Break Including the $50,000 No-Essay ScholarshipThis week's featured scholarships: $2000 CollegeXpress Winter Break Scholarship $2000 A Better Financial Future Scholarship $1000 Appily Easy Money Scholarship $5000 Christian Connector Scholarship $2000 SoFi Scholarship Giveaway $2000 Sallie No-Essay Scholarship $50,000 ScholarshipOwl No-Essay Scholarship To get the free list of our recommended scholarship websites, go to https://www.scholarshipgps.com/scholarship-websites To have all of our easy Winter Break Scholarships, along with the amazing 24-hour flash sale deals delivered to your inbox, subscribe to our free newsletter, "Your Daily Scholarship" at https://nodebtcollege.substack.com/ In today's episode, I interview Jennifer Fenitti from ScholarshipOwl to learn m...

2025-12-2940 min

The Scholarship GPS Podcast: Your Directions to a Debt-Free College Degree Seven Scholarships + We Kick Off Our Winter Break Scholarship Series!This week's featured scholarships: $1000 Kerri Castellini Women's Leadership Scholarship $1000 Herman & Wells Innovations in Construction Law Scholarship $1000 Price Benowitz Eco-Friendly Scholarship $1000 Making Waves for Women Scholarship The MENSA Foundation Scholarships $2000 Niche No-Essay Scholarship $10,000 Scholarships360 No-Essay Scholarship To get the free list of our recommended scholarship websites, go to https://www.scholarshipgps.com/scholarship-websites To have all of our easy Winter Break Scholarships, along with the amazing 24-hour flash sale deals delivered to your inbox, subscribe to our free newsletter, "Your Daily Scholarship" at https://nodebtcollege.substack.com/

2025-12-2231 min

The Scholarship GPS Podcast: Your Directions to a Debt-Free College Degree The $500,000 Implication of Earning $35,000 in Scholarships with Financial Advisor, Will HoffmanClick here to learn more about the ACE (Access to College Experts) Network, where you will get expert guidance for college admissions, essays, test-prep, scholarships, and even dorm planning, for less than the price of a tank of gas! ---------- Featured Scholarships: $1000 Price Benowitz Federal Justice Reform Scholarship $1000 Umansky Law Firm Second Chance Scholarship $14.5 Million Taco Bell Live Más Scholarship "College Here I Come" Scholarship for High School Seniors "Broad Horizons" Scholarship for High School Juniors $2000 Smarter College Better Financial Future Scholarship Subscribe to the free "Your Daily Scholarship" Newsletter here: https://n...

2025-12-1541 min

The Scholarship GPS Podcast: Your Directions to a Debt-Free College Degree How to Add 50 Points to Your SAT Score in 2 Weeks or Less + Scholarships for Grades 9-12 & College StudentsClick here for Flourish Coaching's Free 2-Minute College Major & Career Readiness Quiz ---------- Click here to learn more about the ACE (Access to College Experts) Network, where you will get expert guidance for college admissions, essays, test-prep, scholarships, and even dorm planning, for less than the price of a tank of gas! ---------- Featured Scholarships: $1000 Share the Road Scholarship $1000 First Generation Scholarship $1000 Gen & Kelly Tanabe Giving Back Scholarship $10,000 Unigo Scholarship $2000 Zack Zolin Scholarship $5000 Christian Connector Scholarship $2000 Catholic College Scholarship $1000 Appily Easy Money Scholarship Subscribe to the free "Y...

2025-12-0842 min

The Scholarship GPS Podcast: Your Directions to a Debt-Free College Degree College Admissions for Average Teens + Scholarships for High School Juniors, Seniors, and College StudentsClick here for Flourish Coaching's Free 2-Minute College Major & Career Readiness Quiz ---------- Click here to learn more about the ACE (Access to College Experts) Network, where you will get expert guidance for college admissions, essays, test-prep, scholarships, and even dorm planning, for less than the price of a tank of gas! ---------- Featured Scholarships: $1000 Seth Okin Good Deeds Scholarship $1000 Arckey & Steele Safety First Scholarship $1000 Courage to Grow Scholarship $1000 "Commencing at Community College" Essay Scholarship $60,000 Burger King Scholarship $5000 Christian Connector Scholarship $2000 Catholic College Scholarship $50,000 ScholarshipOwl No Essay Scholarship

2025-12-0138 min

The Scholarship GPS Podcast: Your Directions to a Debt-Free College Degree What Recent Changes in Student Loans Mean for You + 7 Scholarship OpportunitiesIf your child is turning 18, whether they are going away to college or remaining at home, please consider getting a Power of Attorney in place. You can use my discount code, ScholarshipCoach20, to take 20% off the total price at Mama Bear Legal Forms when you use this link: https://www.mamabearlegalforms.com/youngadult?oid=1&affid=44 ---------- Featured Scholarships: Felix Gonzalez Accident and Injury Law Firm $1000 Safe Cycling Scholarship Largey Law Firm $1000 Overcoming the Impossible Scholarship Law Offices of Jeffrey Lichtman $1000 Community Service Scholarship $3000 Women in Tech Scholarship $10,000 Scholarships360 No Essay Scholarship $50,000 ScholarshipOwl No Essay...

2025-11-2450 min

The Scholarship GPS Podcast: Your Directions to a Debt-Free College Degree Finding Post-Graduation Employment + Scholarships for College Students, and Students in Grades 4-11Would you like to learn more about earning scholarships as a college student? Then download our free guide, Scholarships for College Students. This free guide shares the five steps for earning scholarships as a college student. Links to more free scholarship resources are also included. Go to https://www.scholarshipgps.com/collegescholarships ---------- If your child is turning 18, whether they are going away to college or remaining at home, please consider getting a Power of Attorney in place. You can use my discount code, ScholarshipCoach20, to take 20% off the total price at Mama Bear Legal...

2025-11-1733 min

The Scholarship GPS Podcast: Your Directions to a Debt-Free College Degree DIY College Admissions w/ Expert Help + Scholarships for High School and College StudentsGet our free list of recommended scholarship database sites to find thousands of scholarships: https://www.scholarshipgps.com/scholarship-websites ---------- Today, we are joined by Lee Norwood of College Sharks. In our conversation, Lee and I discussed: How students and parents can DIY college admissions while still getting expert guidance Why AI can’t replace a real human for college prep guidance How a trusted third party can help overcome a student’s objections to following their parents’ lead The importance of getting educated on the co...

2025-11-1029 min

The Scholarship GPS Podcast: Your Directions to a Debt-Free College Degree Successful College Transfers + $14.5M Scholarship OpportunityJaime Smith is a certified educational planner with 25 years of experience in education at the middle, high school, and college levels. As a college adviser, she specializes in transfer admissions, homeschoolers, neurodiverse learners, and other nontraditional students. In our conversation, Jaime and I discussed: The number of students who transfer colleges The reasons students transfer colleges The process for transferring colleges The value of starting at a community college Scholarship implications of transferring colleges And much more… To connect with Jaime, go to TransverSavvy.com. ---------- If you have a Class of...

2025-11-0325 min

The Scholarship GPS Podcast: Your Directions to a Debt-Free College Degree $30K, $40K, $60K Scholarships for the Class of 2026 + How Scholarships360 Makes Funding College Simpler, Faster, and More AccessibleIf you have a Class of 2026 or Class of 2027 student, this is for you. Through the ACE Network, you’ll have access to 6 AMAZING and VETTED college planning experts. This affordable service gives you access to gems of personalized information on college admissions, college essays, SAT and ACTs, dorm planning, and, of course, scholarships! Click the link to learn more: https://sites.google.com/view/ace-network/home Space is extremely limited, so don’t delay. ---------- If your Class of 2026 student would like help with scholarships, check out the Class of 2026 Scho...

2025-10-2731 min

The Scholarship GPS Podcast: Your Directions to a Debt-Free College Degree Confident College Admissions + A $60,000 Scholarship for the Class of 2026 + Scholarships for High School and College StudentsIf you have a Class of 2026 or Class of 2027 student, this is for you. Through the ACE Network, you’ll have access to 6 AMAZING and VETTED college planning experts. This affordable service gives you access to gems of personalized information on college admissions, college essays, SAT and ACTs, dorm planning, and, of course, scholarships! Click the link to learn more: https://sites.google.com/view/ace-network/home Space is extremely limited, so don’t delay. ---------- If your Class of 2026 student would like help with scholarships, check out the Class of 2026 Scho...

2025-10-2037 min

The Scholarship GPS Podcast: Your Directions to a Debt-Free College Degree Scholarships & Majors: How Clarity Can Unlock More College Aid + 7 Scholarship OpportunitiesFamilies often focus on GPA and test scores when it comes to scholarships—but there’s another powerful lever: your student’s college major. In this live panel event, master career coach Lisa Marker-Robbins and scholarship strategist Dave Peterson explain how students who make intentional, well-informed college major choices can unlock more merit-based and private scholarship opportunities—and how to jump-start the process so you don’t leave money on the table. You’ll also hear insights from our moderator, Mike Bergin, host of the Tests and the Rest podcast, as we discuss: ✔️ How early career...

2025-10-131h 08

The Scholarship GPS Podcast: Your Directions to a Debt-Free College Degree A FULL RIDE Scholarship for the Class of 2027+ Sparking Curiosity and Critical Thinking Skills in Your StudentThe Class of 2027 Scholarship Navigator program provides: • Prep to apply for the FULL-RIDE Coolidge Scholarship. Students in the program have the option to participate in a book club/study to prepare to apply for this amazing scholarship opportunity! • Bi-weekly webinars: A new topic or scholarship will be covered in depth during these live webinars. Plus, time will be allotted for Q&A. • Online Support: You'll have direct email access to Dave The Scholarship Coach, a seasoned expert in the field. Dave is here to help you navigate the complex world of scholarships and get your questions answer...

2025-10-0634 min

The Scholarship GPS Podcast: Your Directions to a Debt-Free College Degree Scholarships for High School & College Students + How to Help Your Student Become a Lifelong LearnerI recently spoke with Kami Wanous, the creator of the Raising Leaders Roadmap and a homeschool mentor. A credentialed teacher with over seven years in public education and homeschooling since 2008, she draws on her background in English, leadership, and freedom principles to guide families toward meaningful learning. Kami helps homeschool parents create a culture that inspires a lifelong love of learning—equipping them to mentor with confidence and raise passionate leaders who make an impact in the world. She has been featured on CBS News and as a guest writer and speaker for homeschooling conventions, blogs, magazines, podcasts, and Yo...

2025-09-2931 min

The Scholarship GPS Podcast: Your Directions to a Debt-Free College Degree $100,000 Scholarship + Mom Shares How Her Daughter Earned 18 Scholarships! + 6 Other ScholarshipsI recently spoke with Sarah, whose daughter, Madeline, won 18 scholarships at her senior awards event. Sarah describes their scholarship journey and how they achieved such great success. ---------- Families often focus on GPA and test scores when it comes to scholarships—but there’s another powerful lever: your student’s college major. In this free, live panel event, master career coach Lisa Marker-Robbins and scholarship strategist Dave Peterson will explain how students who make intentional, well-informed major choices can unlock more merit-based and private scholarship opportunities—and how to jump-start the process so you don’t leave mo...

2025-09-2235 min

The Scholarship GPS Podcast: Your Directions to a Debt-Free College Degree Reducing the Anxiety of College Admissions + 6 New Scholarship OpportunitiesI recently spoke with Rachel Fusco, an educator and mental health professional dedicated to transforming the way we prepare young people for adulthood. Over the past two decades, Rachel has personally supported over a thousand college-bound students in high schools, college access programs, and private admissions consulting. Rachel has shared her expertise as a presenter and trainer for prestigious colleges, private and public high schools, after-school programs, mental health clinics, statewide conferences, and teaches graduate-level counseling courses in Career Counseling, Child and Adolescent Development, and Adolescent Suicidality. Leveraging her background in college admissions, adolescent development...

2025-09-1545 min

The Scholarship GPS Podcast: Your Directions to a Debt-Free College Degree These Students Have Earned Over $300,000 in Scholarships! + 6 New Scholarship OpportunitiesIn this week's episode, you will hear from Talon and his mom, Audria, and Victoria and her mom, Nicole. These students have earned over $300,000 in scholarships (so far)! They share their insights into how they did it, and give inspiration for others to follow in their footsteps. ---------- Check out the Scholarship Navigator Programs: For Current College Students For the High School Class of 2026 For the High School Class of 2027 For High School Freshmen & Sophomores ---------- If your student is unclear on their future plans, my friend Lisa has a free 2...

2025-09-0858 min

The Scholarship GPS Podcast: Your Directions to a Debt-Free College Degree What Recent Changes in Student Loans Mean for You + A $25,000 Scholarship for Class of 2026 and College StudentsI recently spoke with Luanne Lee, Owner of Your College Planning Coach. Luanne has undergone extensive licensing and training as a College Financial Planning Specialist and for the past 15+ years has devoted her practice to providing financial education and efficient solutions to families maneuvering through the complex process of planning and funding for college without jeopardizing their retirement goals. In our conversation, Luanne and I discuss: The maximum amount of money a student can borrow without their parents (or another cosigner) Whether the recent changes to student loans will make it...

2025-09-0151 min

The Scholarship GPS Podcast: Your Directions to a Debt-Free College Degree Balancing SAT Prep with School, Extracurriculars, and Life + Plus, Critical PSAT and Full-Ride National Merit Scholarship Info + 6 Scholarship OpportunitiesI recently spoke with Jackie Pollina of J&J Test Prep and No B.S. SAT® Prep. In our conversation, Jackie and I discussed: What the PSAT is, when to take it, and its predictive power for SAT scores The National Merit Scholarship, and how to qualify for it Balancing test prep with school, extracurriculars, and life Recent changes to the SAT and how that affects test prep How reading improves test scores And much more… Jackie has kindly offered my listeners $50 off the...

2025-08-2529 min

The Scholarship GPS Podcast: Your Directions to a Debt-Free College Degree Expert Shares College Admission Essay Advice + Full-Ride Scholarship Opportunities for the Class of 2026 & 2027I recently spoke with Dr. Kellie Coppi of Say Yes to the Ess-ay. With nearly two decades of experience in college application coaching, Dr. Coppi provides expert guidance tailored to each student's unique needs. Dr. Coppi's background in higher education ensures that she understands the nuances of crafting compelling admissions essays. In our conversation, Dr. Coppi and I discussed: Why high-stats students get rejected from colleges Where Class of 2026 students need to be RIGHT NOW in their college admissions process Why “good writers” often struggle with college admissions essays The...

2025-08-1837 min

The Scholarship GPS Podcast: Your Directions to a Debt-Free College Degree The Proper Use of AI in College Planning and Admissions + A $20,000 Scholarship for the Class of 2026I recently spoke with Warren Buck of Future Finders. Warren’s background as a teacher and principal informs his work today, helping students with college and career planning. In our conversation, Warren and I discussed: The proper use of AI in college planning and essays How to build a weighted college list that works for your teen The importance of including your budget in your college planning process How scholarships can open additional college options Why high stats are not enough to secure admissions and scholarships, and ho...

2025-08-1134 min

The Scholarship GPS Podcast: Your Directions to a Debt-Free College Degree Research & Mentorship Opportunities for High School Students + Prime Scholarship Season for the Class of 2026 Begins + Scholarships for All High School StudentsAt RISE, they redefine academic excellence by empowering ambitious students through personalized mentorship and transformative educational opportunities. Recognizing that young scholars need more than traditional learning, they connect them with mentors from Oxbridge and Ivy League colleges. Their tailored programs in research, interview preparation, and academic tutoring nurture curiosity, build essential skills, and inspire the next generation of leaders and innovators. Yash Mundada came through the UK’s grammar school system and later cracked India’s toughest engineering entrance exams. Along the way, he kept noticing a pattern: incredibly talented students were missing out on research opportunities simp...

2025-08-0424 min

The Scholarship GPS Podcast: Your Directions to a Debt-Free College Degree A Scholarship for EVERY High School Student with a $35,000 Top Prize and No Minimum GPA Requirement!Every year, more than half of the students I work with who apply for the Voice of Democracy Scholarship earn prizes through this incredible program. In today's episode, we will hear from VFW Programs Director, Lynn Rolfe, about this fantastic opportunity. Plus, he shares information about their program for middle school students, Patriots' Pen! I would love to work with your student on this and their other scholarship entries. The Scholarship Navigator Program provides personalized assistance with your student’s scholarship essays. I go through as many rounds of review and feedback as needed. Plus, st...

2025-07-2833 min

The Scholarship GPS Podcast: Your Directions to a Debt-Free College Degree College-Level Research for High School Students + 6 Scholarship OpportunitiesDid you know that high school students can do college-level research that may actually be published in academic journals? That’s where Horizon comes in. Horizon Academic Research Program was founded in 2016 to give a platform to the world’s best young researchers. Horizon was founded by Columbia University alums with a strong belief in how early access to research can shape the lives of future leaders. Over the last 8 years, Horizon has worked with 1000+ students and 100+ instructors from over 30 countries. I spoke with Dr. Sarah Carlo, Program Director at Horizon. In our conversation, we discussed: Th...

2025-07-2125 min

The Scholarship GPS Podcast: Your Directions to a Debt-Free College Degree Scholarship Student Spotlight: Multiple Scholarship Winner Macayla + 5 Scholarship OpportunitiesMacayla is a first-year college student who has earned multiple scholarships. She jumpstarted her scholarship journey as one of my Class of 2024 scholarship coaching students. Macayla and her mom, Leslie, share their thoughts on how having success with scholarships is a process, the benefits of scholarships beyond the money for college, and much more. Listen to my interview with Macayla and her mom, Leslie, to hear their tips and suggestions for students on their own scholarship journey. ---------- Did you know that when our kids turn 18, we lose the legal ability to help them in...

2025-07-1429 min

The Scholarship GPS Podcast: Your Directions to a Debt-Free College Degree Study Skills for High School and College + 6 Scholarship OpportunitiesI recently spoke with Katie Azevedo of School Habits. Having taught in both public and private school systems, Katie has seen firsthand how our students are expected to learn, but they are rarely given the tools or strategies to do so. Since 2006, she has personally coached thousands of students, one-on-one, on standardized tests (SAT/ACT, SSAT, GRE), application essays, study skills, executive functions, and writing and reading instruction. Katie works with students in grade 6 through graduate school, as well as adults looking to further their work productivity habits. In our conversation, Katie explains...

2025-07-0735 min

The Scholarship GPS Podcast: Your Directions to a Debt-Free College Degree Leveraging Math (and Other Subject) Competitions For College Prep + 6 Scholarship OpportunitiesI recently spoke with Vida John of Vida John Tutoring. Vida is dedicated to helping motivated students excel in math problem-solving and competition math. She uses the Art of Problem Solving curriculum to help students understand, develop, and use their problem-solving techniques for math success! In our conversation, Vida and I discussed: Some of the not-so-obvious benefits of participating in math competitions Similar competitions or organizations for students interested in things besides math, like history, writing, or other academic pursuits How participating in these types of organizations or competitions helps when it comes to college admissions A unique s...

2025-06-3033 min

The Scholarship GPS Podcast: Your Directions to a Debt-Free College Degree Internships Can Build a Student's Personal Narrative + 6 Featured ScholarshipsMany students want to pursue an internship, but struggle to find one that aligns with their interests. That’s where Ladder Internships comes in. I recently spoke with Rachel Berkower of Ladder Internships. In our conversation, we discussed: What kind of students are the best fit for Ladder Internships The types of internships that are available How Ladder Internships help students in their college application and beyond And much more… To learn more about Ladder Internships, click here: https://www.ladderinternships.com/ Be sure to tell...

2025-06-2324 min

The Scholarship GPS Podcast: Your Directions to a Debt-Free College Degree Finding Your Voice For Your College Admissions Essays + 5 Scholarship OpportunitiesI recently spoke with Maggie Finn and Jacklyn Angell of Summit Academic Support. In our conversation, we discussed: The biggest mistake students make when writing their college essays—and how they can avoid it. How students can make their college essay stand out, even if they don’t have a “dramatic” story to tell Common myth about college essays. How students can find their unique voice when writing their essays. Some of Maggie and Jacklyn’s favorite transformation stories of working with students. What should families look for when choosing someone to help with college essays. To conne...

2025-06-1643 min

The Scholarship GPS Podcast: Your Directions to a Debt-Free College Degree Building Your College List with Steve Tapper + 5 Scholarship Opportunities + Good Friends Don't Always = Good RoommatesI recently spoke with Steve Tapper of Tapper College Counseling. In our conversation, we discussed: The workflow that Steve uses to help students through the entire college admissions process. College list-building strategies and considerations Types of college fit: academic, social, and financial Resources for building a college list To connect with Steve, go to tappercollegecounseling.com. Steve offers 30-minute complimentary meeting and works with families across the US. Steve is sharing his college planning chart for grades 9-12. You can download the chart for free here...

2025-06-0932 min

The Scholarship GPS Podcast: Your Directions to a Debt-Free College Degree Scholarship Student Spotlight: Isabella + 6 Scholarship Opportunities, Including One for Students in Grades 6-12!Start your scholarship journey this summer with the Scholarship Summer Camp. Your student will learn the skills needed for scholarship success by applying for real scholarships, including a $35,000 scholarship capstone project! Every Monday through Thursday, a new, pre-recorded lesson will be released. On Thursday evenings, we will be live (but recorded for future viewing), discussing the week's lessons and taking Q&A. This online program provides both on-demand and live learning opportunities. Best of all your student will apply for real scholarships during the course of the camp! In fact, your student will apply for...

2025-06-0230 min

The Scholarship GPS Podcast: Your Directions to a Debt-Free College Degree A Free College Planning App + 5 New ScholarshipsI recently spoke with Sam Bernstein, co-founder of Loper, a free mobile app designed to help students explore and discover their best educational opportunities after high school. The inspiration for Loper came out of the pandemic, where “life on pause” led to two college friends (Sam and his co-founder Eric) spending long nights discussing their shared passion: education. Fast forward two years and they quit their jobs to launch Loper, which has now helped nearly 200,000 students find best-fit opportunities after high school. Since founding Loper Sam has spoken at nearly a dozen industry conferences, and he always love...

2025-05-2634 min

The Scholarship GPS Podcast: Your Directions to a Debt-Free College Degree Scholarship Student Spotlight: Avery - Advice From a Multiple Scholarship Winner + 6 ScholarshipsAvery is a first-year college student who has earned multiple scholarships. She started her scholarship journey when she participated in the Scholarship Summer Camp a few summers ago. This week, Avery shares her tips and suggestions for students on their own scholarship journey. ---------- Start your scholarship journey this summer with the Scholarship Summer Camp. Your student will learn the skills needed for scholarship success by applying for real scholarships, including a $35,000 scholarship capstone project! Every Monday through Thursday, a new, pre-recorded lesson will be released. On Thursday evenings, we will be live...

2025-05-1918 min

The Scholarship GPS Podcast: Your Directions to a Debt-Free College Degree "Test-Optional is a Lie" + 5 Scholarship OpportunitiesI recently spoke with Brian Eufinger of Edison Prep. Brian graduated with honors from Washington University in St. Louis in May 2004 and a Healthcare MBA in 2006. He serves as a founding board member of the National Test Prep Association and is an Associate member of the Independent Educational Consultants Association. More recently, he represents Edison Prep in a consortium of four tutoring companies that created Assessiv, an online digital SAT practice platform that Edison Prep students and students nationwide use. In our conversation, Brian and I discussed: Why, in many situations, “Test-Optional” is a lie ...

2025-05-1242 min

The Scholarship GPS Podcast: Your Directions to a Debt-Free College Degree Six Scholarships + How to Protect The Second-Largest Investment You Will Ever MakeI had the opportunity to talk with Peyton Rudolph, Vice President of Marketing for GradGuard. In our conversation, Peyton explained how GradGuard helps students and parents protect one of the largest investments of their lives. Plus, she shared the details of their news scholarship with us, in which five students will each earn $3000! Learn more about GradGuard here: https://gradguard.sjv.io/c/4021661/2331223/29624?trafsrc=affiliate ---------- Start your scholarship journey this summer with the Scholarship Summer Camp. Your student will learn the skills needed for scholarship success by applying for real scholarships, including a $35,000 scholarship...

2025-05-0528 min

The Scholarship GPS Podcast: Your Directions to a Debt-Free College Degree Saving, Budgeting, and Paying for College + A Scholarship Open to Elementary, Middle School, High School, and College Students + 5 Other ScholarshipsI recently spoke with Suzanne Scullion. Suzanne is the Head Coach of G.R.A.C.E. Financial Coaching. Over the past ten years, she has helped hundreds of clients reprioritize their spending, pay down debt, and master their income without dismantling their lifestyle. Suzanne also hosts a podcast and YouTube show called, “Lessons Learned: The Dumbest Thing I’ve Ever Done with Money.” In our conversation, Suzanne and I discussed: What to do when your student is headed to college soon and you haven’t saved enough to pay for it What to do wh...

2025-04-2843 min

The Scholarship GPS Podcast: Your Directions to a Debt-Free College Degree Your College Planning Coach on Admissions & Paying for College + 6 Scholarship OpportunitiesI recently spoke with Luanne Lee, Owner of Your College Planning Coach. Luanne wanted to do something where she could make an impact to help families and feel good about what she did every day, so she began her career in Financial Services in 1996. Luanne decided to focus on the specialty of College Planning and Funding when she saw how student loan debt was hampering so many parents and students from reaching their retirement goals. Little did she know at the time just how specialized college planning was! Luanne has undergone extensive licensing...

2025-04-2137 min

The Scholarship GPS Podcast: Your Directions to a Debt-Free College Degree What Your Student-Athlete Needs to Know About Sports Scholarships + Full-Tuition for Class of 2026 + 5 More ScholarshipsI recently spoke with Reid Meyer of A2A Academy and the Student-Athlete Advisors. Reid always knew that sports would be a significant part of his life. Growing up, he dreamed of playing college sports, and he vividly recalls feeling anxious about second-guessing every decision he made in high school regarding his college opportunities. After attending four schools in four years and ultimately giving up the sport he loved after just two, Reid realized there had to be a better way to support student-athletes and their families. Following years of schooling, training, and feedback, the...

2025-04-1340 min

The Scholarship GPS Podcast: Your Directions to a Debt-Free College Degree Digital SAT Implications for Your Student + $10,000 Scholarship for All High Schoolers + How Bad Does Your Kid Want Their Dream School?I recently spoke with Jackie Pollina of J&J Test Prep and No B.S. SAT® Prep. In our conversation, Jackie and I discussed: The structural changes that come with the SAT moving to a digital format The adaptive nature of the new digital SAT and how that can impact your student’s SAT score The importance of your student becoming familiar with ‘Desmos’ (and what this is) When students should start SAT prep Her opinion on how many times a student should take the SAT Whether you are prepping for the May or June SAT, J&J’s tes...

2025-04-0729 min

The Scholarship GPS Podcast: Your Directions to a Debt-Free College Degree Common Misconceptions About College Admissions + 5 Scholarship OpportunitiesI recently spoke with Michelle McAnaney, Founder and CEO of The College Spy. Michelle founded The College Spy® with this mission: Help students identify colleges that are a good fit for them and get accepted. Michelle is an expert in college admissions and a leader in her field. She has over 20 years of experience as an educator, counselor and consultant, assisting students in making smart choices to reach their full potential. She is current on the latest trends in college admissions. Her extensive admissions knowledge is coupled with firsthand experience with the colleges a...

2025-03-3131 min

The Scholarship GPS Podcast: Your Directions to a Debt-Free College Degree Why Buying College is Like Buying a House + 5 Scholarship OpportunitiesBeth Walker is the Founder and CEO of Center for College Solutions. Choosing a college and paying for it is one of the biggest investments families face, often with very little guidance. You don’t have to do this alone. Beth Walker and Center for College Solutions help your student get what they need academically, socially, and emotionally, without burying your family in debt. Beth is also the author of Never Pay Retail for College: How Smart Parents Find the Right School for the Right Price and Buying College Better: Have Complete Confidence in Your Ch...

2025-03-2439 min

The Scholarship GPS Podcast: Your Directions to a Debt-Free College Degree Don't Rely on Your Guidance Counselor For College Admissions & Scholarships + Scholarship Opportunities for the Class of 2026, Seniors, and College StudentsAndy Lockwood is a college admissions and funding advisor in Long Island, New York. Andy personally coaches a select group of college-bound teens through the process of choosing majors and careers, then backward planning, strategically, into a college list, THEN strategizing how to maximize chances of admission. He also helps families improve their eligibility for financial and and scholarships, and negotiate with colleges for more money. He graduated Wesleyan University and St John's Law School. In our conversation, Andy and I discussed: What current college-bound high school students can learn from the Class of 2025 college...

2025-03-1734 min

The Scholarship GPS Podcast: Your Directions to a Debt-Free College Degree How to Nail Your College Admissions & Scholarship Interviews + 5 Scholarship OpportunitiesAlison Slater attended Bucknell University and worked in selective college admissions for fifteen years. Interviews are her favorite part of the college application, but they can be such a missed opportunity when students arrive nervous or unprepared. Alison helps students make a strong impression in their interviews by preparing thoughtfully and approaching each interview with a plan. In our conversation, Alison and I discussed: Why students should prepare before college interviews When to begin interview preparation The attire a student should wear to an interview Is there a possibility...

2025-03-1028 min

The Scholarship GPS Podcast: Your Directions to a Debt-Free College Degree Multiple Scholarship-Winning Student Shares Secrets of Success + 6 Scholarship OpportunitiesFor over a decade, Lisa Marker-Robbins has helped roughly 4000 high school students and young adults gain the insight, experiences, and confidence they need to embark on their post-high school path. Along the way, however, she noticed an alarming trend: Teens struggled to find their true purpose–and the fallout wasn’t pretty. There was a lot of uncertainty around college majors and future careers. As a result, students weren’t graduating college on time, and even when they did, they often left college underemployed or unemployed altogether. Gaining college and career clarity not only sets up the...

2025-03-0335 min

The Scholarship GPS Podcast: Your Directions to a Debt-Free College Degree College Admissions Essay Advice for Juniors from Dr. P. + 5 Scholarship Opportunities for Students in Grades 9 through College!Dominique Padurano, or Dr. P. as she is known, founded Crimson Coaching to help all students fulfill their potential. A Harvard grad, Dr. P. has experience as a high school teacher and tutor. In 2014, she opened Crimson Coaching, where she helps students in several ways, including as a college counselor and essay coach. In our conversation, Dr. P and I discussed: Why a family would want to work with a college essay coach The ideal college essay writing timeline for students applying for the first time How involved should parents be...

2025-02-2437 min

The Scholarship GPS Podcast: Your Directions to a Debt-Free College Degree Clarity for College Admissions & Scholarship Success + 5 Scholarship OpportunitiesFor over a decade, Lisa Marker-Robbins has helped nearly 4,000 high school students and young adults gain the insight, experiences, and confidence they need to embark on their post-high school path. Along the way, however, she noticed an alarming trend: Teens struggled to find their true purpose - devastatingly impacting the student’s college admissions and scholarship success. In our conversation, Lisa shared: Why strong GPAs and high test scores may not be enough to gain admittance to your student’s dream college. Why “knowing where you want to go” is critical for college admissions and scho...

2025-02-1752 min

The Scholarship GPS Podcast: Your Directions to a Debt-Free College Degree Stress-Free College Admissions + 5 Scholarship OpportunitiesDr. Sapna Sehgal is a PhD holder, a university professor, an Oxford graduate, and College Admissions Consultant. When you work with Sapna, you’re working with an English professor and tutor with 20+ years teaching experience, 7+ years university lecturing experience, and 7+ years of college consulting experience, working for top companies and individual families. In our conversation, Sapna and I discussed: When students should begin the college admissions process What high school freshmen and sophomores can do to make their college admissions process less stressful How she helps students brainstorm to build their college list Essay-writing ad...

2025-02-1043 min

The Scholarship GPS Podcast: Your Directions to a Debt-Free College Degree A FULL-TUITION Scholarship for the Class of 2026 + 6 Other Scholarship OpportunitiesScholarship season for the Class of 2026 is officially open! The Bryan Cameron Foundation Scholarship is just the first of the many HUGE scholarship opportunities your Class of 2026 student will have over the next 17 months. Starting your scholarship journey now provides your student with many advantages, including: Getting a head start with scholarships compared to their peers More opportunities to earn scholarships Resume enhancement (a scholarship win on a resume looks great!) Improved writing skills (needed to do well in college!) Preparation for the huge scholarships open during senior year

2025-02-0327 min

The Scholarship GPS Podcast: Your Directions to a Debt-Free College Degree A FREE Student Portfolio Platform + 6 Scholarship Opportunities + A Last-Minute Scholarship Help for the Class of 2025Cirkled In is a free online student portfolio platform, much like a ‘LinkedIn’ for students. As a mom helping her children in the college admissions process, Reetu Gupta saw the critical need for a platform like this. So, she helped found Cirkled In, and today serves as the company’s CEO. In our conversation, Reetu and I discussed: The importance of a student portfolio, especially in an age of ‘test-optional’ college admissions How colleges, internships, and employers are using Cirkled In for admissions and recruiting Finding scholarships on Cirkled In and their vetting process Cirkled In’s quarterly $2500 no-essay sch...

2025-01-2726 min

The Scholarship GPS Podcast: Your Directions to a Debt-Free College Degree Insider Strategies for College Applications + 5 New Scholarship OpportunitiesDr. John Durante has dedicated over 30 years to education as a teacher and administrator. Since 2010, he has served as the principal of Syosset High School, playing a key role in its recognition as one of the top high schools in the country. Under his leadership, the school has earned numerous accolades for its academic achievements, and its alumni continue to reflect its commitment to excellence. His passion for guiding students through the college admissions process, especially after helping his daughters navigate their own journeys, inspired him to launch The College Admissions Process Podcast in 2022. The podcast has...

2025-01-2038 min

The Scholarship GPS Podcast: Your Directions to a Debt-Free College Degree A $100,000 Scholarship + A Scholarship for All High School and Middle School Students + College List-Building HelpAre you uncertain which colleges your teen should consider, visit, and eventually apply to? Has your family had some friction over what the right colleges are? ⏰ For 11th and 10th-grade families, the pressure is mounting, and the countdown has begun—bringing stress to your teen and you! But take a deep breath because help is on the way. With 26 years of experience guiding families like yours, Lisa Marker-Robbins created a College List Tutorial with LIVE Support to help your family gain clarity and alignment before building your teen’s college list. She’s got reso...

2025-01-1332 min

The Scholarship GPS Podcast: Your Directions to a Debt-Free College Degree 3 New Scholarships + 2 Passion Project Scholarships + The Digital SAT: What It Means For Your StudentJackie Pollina founded J&J Test Prep with the intention of making test prep fun and manageable for students. Throughout her years managing J&J Test Prep, Jackie has amassed a following of nearly 300,000 on @testpreptips, her TikTok account focused on test prep. Jackie co-developed No B.S. SAT® Prep, an online digital SAT® prep program that is used by tutors, programs, and schools nationwide. In our conversation, Jackie and I discussed: The structural changes that come with the SAT moving to a digital format The adaptive nature of the new digital SAT...

2025-01-0627 min

The Scholarship GPS Podcast: Your Directions to a Debt-Free College Degree Reducing the Cost of College with ACT Scores + 6 No-Essay Scholarships For Your Holiday BreakJen Henson ( a.k.a “The GOAL DIGGER”) is a nationally sought after test prep expert specializing in the ACT test. Jen, who was an Ohio Teacher of the Year in 2014, holds a Master of Education degree with a Bachelor’s in English from Xavier University where she competed as a division 1 varsity tennis player. For more than 2 decades, she has been a decorated teacher and ACT prep coach. Today, she speaks to educators, parents, and students and has an army of teachers trained to assist her requests for tutorials. Her former ACT students now attend notable higher learning institut...

2024-12-3031 min

The Scholarship GPS Podcast: Your Directions to a Debt-Free College Degree 8 Scholarships + The 12 Days of Christmas Scholarship Gifts Continues!The 12 Days of Christmas Scholarship Gifts: I’m gifting my loyal readers something to help them on their scholarship and/or college-bound journey. So, the best way to learn about these gifts is by subscribing to the Your Daily Scholarship Newsletter. To subscribe for free, go to NoDebtCollege.Substack.com By subscribing, you will get the rest of the 12 Days of Christmas Scholarship Gift offers delivered to your inbox every day. Day 1 Gift: A FREE College Planning Timeline! Click here to get your free copy: https://www.scholarshipgps.com//timeline Day 2 Gift: A FRE...

2024-12-2344 min

The Scholarship GPS Podcast: Your Directions to a Debt-Free College Degree 12 Days of Christmas Scholarship Gifts & Why Everything You Know About the SAT is Wrong & 6 Scholarship OpportunitiesThe 12 Days of Christmas Scholarship Gifts: I’m gifting my loyal readers something to help them on their scholarship and/or college-bound journey. So, the best way to learn about these gifts is by subscribing to the Your Daily Scholarship Newsletter. To subscribe for free, go to NoDebtCollege.Substack.com By subscribing, you will get the rest of the 12 Days of Christmas Scholarship Gift offers delivered to your inbox every day. Day 1 Gift: A FREE College Planning Timeline! Click here to get your free copy: https://www.scholarshipgps.com//timeline Day 2 Gift: A FRE...

2024-12-1647 min

The Scholarship GPS Podcast: Your Directions to a Debt-Free College Degree Scholarships for High School Students of All Ages, and a Major Announcement from Scholarship GPS!The Scholarship Bootcamp provides personalized help with three scholarship applications and essays of your choice (up to 2500 words each). We will go through up to five rounds of review, feedback, and editing for each scholarship to help you submit your best scholarship application. The Scholarship Bootcamp also includes lifetime access to the Scholarship GPS Course, where you will learn how and where to find scholarships, how to pick the best scholarships based on your student’s unique profile, and tips and suggestions for scholarship essays. So that we provide the highest quality, personalized scholarship essay he...

2024-12-0927 min

The Scholarship GPS Podcast: Your Directions to a Debt-Free College Degree $100,000+ in Scholarship Opportunities + A Resource For Matching Students With Christian CollegesThis week's featured scholarships: $1,000 Campus Dream Scholarship Giveaway $40,000 Amazon Future Engineer Scholarship Wellroot Family Services Scholarship Program $60,000 Burger King Foundation Scholarship $2500 Cirkled In No Sweat Scholarship $5000 Christian College Scholarship Drawing ------- Holiday Shopping for College-Bound Teens and Students: Custom diploma and other frames from Church Hill Classics: Use discount code Dave2024 to get $15 off orders of $100 when shopping at https://diplomaframe.com/DaveFrames. “Go To Class: How to Succeed at College” by Karen Dentler - the perfect gift book for your college-bound teen. Available on Amazon. I recommend waiting until your student has comm...

2024-12-0232 min

The Scholarship GPS Podcast: Your Directions to a Debt-Free College Degree Why Admissions is the Least Important Part of Your Student's College Experience According to 20+ Year College Expert + 5 Scholarship OpportunitiesI recently spoke with Karen Dentler, author of the gift book, “Go to Class: How to Succeed at College.” Karen has over 20 years of experience in higher education. She has held positions in student life and academic administration at Rutgers University, Princeton University, and Carnegie Mellon University. Dentler has her MA in higher education from the University of Michigan and a BA in philosophy from Colgate University. In our conversation, Karen shared: Her number one tip for success for inbound college students! The role of parents in the life of their college student ...

2024-11-2537 min

The Scholarship GPS Podcast: Your Directions to a Debt-Free College Degree Seven Personal Narrative Scholarships & The Foundational Element Essential for Scholarship SuccessIn last week’s episode, I shared my interview with Lisa Marker-Robbins, who has helped nearly 4,000 high school students and young adults gain the insight, experiences, and confidence they need to embark on their post-high school path. In that conversation, we discussed why strong GPAs and high test scores may not be enough for your student to gain admittance to their dream college. Today, Lisa was kind enough to let me share an episode of her College and Career Clarity Podcast. At many schools, like the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, prospective students must apply to a...

2024-11-1838 min

The Scholarship GPS Podcast: Your Directions to a Debt-Free College Degree Clarity for College Admissions & Scholarship Success + Over $100,000 in Scholarship Opportunities!For over a decade, Lisa Marker-Robbins has helped nearly 4,000 high school students and young adults gain the insight, experiences, and confidence they need to embark on their post-high school path. Along the way, however, she noticed an alarming trend: Teens struggled to find their true purpose - devastatingly impacting the student’s college admissions and scholarship success. In our conversation, Lisa shared: Why strong GPAs and high test scores may not be enough to gain admittance to your student’s dream college. Why “knowing where you want to go” is critical for coll...

2024-11-1143 min

The Scholarship GPS Podcast: Your Directions to a Debt-Free College Degree Full-Ride Scholarship + Mom of $111,000 Scholarship Winner Shares Advice + Scholarships for Middle, High School, and College StudentsThe Scholarship Bootcamp provides lifetime access for your entire family to the Scholarship GPS Course, where you will learn how and where to find scholarships, how to prioritize scholarships based on your student’s unique profile, and how to build your student’s Personal Narrative, which Audria said was essential for her son’s scholarship success. Plus, you will also get my help with three scholarship applications and essays of your choice! So, to get the same level of support that I gave to Audria and her son, sign up for the Scholarship Bootcamp today. ...

2024-11-0457 min

The Scholarship GPS Podcast: Your Directions to a Debt-Free College Degree Professional Proofreader Shares Tips & Scholarship Success + $20K & $30K Scholarship OpportunitiesIs the cost of your child's college education keeping you up at night? Is your college savings plan insufficient or non-existent? Are you worried that your student will be paying back student loans for the rest of their life? Those were my fears, too! I didn't want my son to be burdened with student loans for 20+ years of his life. But, I had failed to save enough money to pay for his college degree. So, I coached him to win nearly $100,000 in scholarships, and he's now a debt-free college graduate! Students don't...

2024-10-2827 min

The Scholarship GPS Podcast: Your Directions to a Debt-Free College Degree $40K, $60K, & Full-Ride Scholarships! + Stossel in the Classroom Essay & Video Contests for Middle School, High School, and College Students Is the cost of your child's college education keeping you up at night? Is your college savings plan insufficient or non-existent? Are you worried that your student will be paying back student loans for the rest of their life? Those were my fears, too! I didn't want my son to be burdened with student loans for 20+ years of his life. But, I had failed to save enough money to pay for his college degree. So, I coached him to win nearly $100,000 in scholarships, and he's now a debt-free college graduate! Students don't...

2024-10-2135 min

The Scholarship GPS Podcast: Your Directions to a Debt-Free College Degree "My Student Isn't a Good Test-Taker" + 3 Reasons You Aren't Winning Scholarships + $40,000+ in Scholarship Opportunities Is the cost of your child's college education keeping you up at night? Is your college savings plan insufficient or non-existent? Are you worried that your student will be paying back student loans for the rest of their life? Those were my fears, too! I didn't want my son to be burdened with student loans for 20+ years of his life. But, I had failed to save enough money to pay for his college degree. So, I coached him to win nearly $100,000 in scholarships, and he's now a debt-free college graduate! Students don't...

2024-10-1442 min

The Scholarship GPS Podcast: Your Directions to a Debt-Free College Degree College Planning for High School Juniors Starts Now! + $90,000+ in Scholarship Opportunities Is the cost of your child's college education keeping you up at night? Is your college savings plan insufficient or non-existent? Are you worried that your student will be paying back student loans for the rest of their life? Those were my fears, too! I didn't want my son to be burdened with student loans for 20+ years of his life. But, I had failed to save enough money to pay for his college degree. So, I coached him to win nearly $100,000 in scholarships, and he's now a debt-free college graduate!

2024-10-0730 min

The Scholarship GPS Podcast: Your Directions to a Debt-Free College Degree SCORE Your Perfect College Admissions Essay with Dr. Sapna Sehgal + 6 Scholarships Including a No-Essay Scholarship Opportunity Introducing Scholarship GPS, an innovative online course that provides you with the knowledge and skills needed to secure valuable scholarships. The course features concise video lessons designed to seamlessly fit into your busy schedule, allowing you to learn at your own pace. Throughout the course, you'll acquire essential scholarship skills, including: - How to identify the best scholarships based on your student's profile - Tips and best practices for scholarship applications, essays, and projects - The importance of crafting your student's Personal Narrative, a key element in winning scholarships Additionally, you will have...

2024-09-3030 min

The Scholarship GPS Podcast: Your Directions to a Debt-Free College Degree $100,000 Tuition Giveaway; Treat Scholarships Like a Job; The Scholarship Every High School Student Should Apply For; A Scholarship for Middle Schoolers Introducing Scholarship GPS, an innovative online course that provides you with the knowledge and skills needed to secure valuable scholarships. The course features concise video lessons designed to seamlessly fit into your busy schedule, allowing you to learn at your own pace. Throughout the course, you'll acquire essential scholarship skills, including: - How to identify the best scholarships based on your student's profile - Tips and best practices for scholarship applications, essays, and projects - The importance of crafting your student's Personal Narrative, a key element in winning scholarships Additionally, you will have...

2024-09-2337 min

The Scholarship GPS Podcast: Your Directions to a Debt-Free College Degree Dorm Room Etiquette with Caroline Buxton Avinger; 5 Scholarship Opportunities; $40,000 MyImpact ChallengeClass of 2025 Scholarship Bootcamp Are you interested in helping your high school senior kickstart their scholarship journey? The Class of 2025 Scholarship Bootcamp provides high school seniors with lifetime access to the Scholarship GPS Course (valued at $97), which teaches them how to locate, prioritize, and apply for scholarships. This special program also includes personalized reviews, feedback, and editing assistance for three different scholarship applications of your choice, including essays of up to 2500 words (valued at $231). While course access is lifetime, one-on-one essay help expires on December 31, 2024. If bought separately, this program would cos...

2024-09-1649 min

The Scholarship GPS Podcast: Your Directions to a Debt-Free College Degree Special Episode! $40,000 Civic Engagement Contest for Ages 13-19MyImpact Challenge is a civic engagement contest hosted by the Bill of Rights Institute. Eligibility: Submission is open to US citizens and US-based young people who are between the ages of 13 and 19 and enrolled in middle or high school on January 1, 2025. Submission is open to students in all U.S. states, territories, and Armed Forces Schools Abroad. Application Requirements: My Conversation with Rachel Davison Humphries, Senior Director of Civic Learning Initiatives at the Bill of Rights Institute Listen to my exclusive interview with Rachel to learn all about the MyImpact Challenge here: 1× 0:00 -17...

2024-09-1119 min

The Scholarship GPS Podcast: Your Directions to a Debt-Free College Degree $60,000 Scholarship for the Class of 2025; A Scholarship for High School Juniors, a No-Essay Weekender Scholarship: Preparing for the AP Computer Science ExamIntroducing Scholarship GPS, an innovative online course that provides you with the knowledge and skills needed to secure valuable scholarships. The course features concise video lessons designed to seamlessly fit into your busy schedule, allowing you to learn at your own pace. Throughout the course, you'll acquire essential scholarship skills, including: - How to identify the best scholarships based on your student's profile - Tips and best practices for scholarship applications, essays, and projects - The importance of crafting your student's Personal Narrative, a key element in winning scholarships Additionally, you w...

2024-09-0923 min

The Scholarship GPS Podcast: Your Directions to a Debt-Free College Degree Strategies For Students Struggling With Their College Essays; 6 Scholarship Opportunities; Scholarship Help for the Class of 2025Class of 2025 Scholarship Bootcamp Are you interested in helping your high school senior kickstart their scholarship journey? The Class of 2025 Scholarship Bootcamp provides high school seniors with lifetime access to the Scholarship GPS Course (valued at $97), which teaches them how to locate, prioritize, and apply for scholarships. This special program also includes personalized reviews, feedback, and editing assistance for three different scholarship applications of your choice, including essays of up to 2500 words (valued at $231). While course access is lifetime, one-on-one essay help expires on December 31, 2024. If bought separately, this program would...

2024-09-0244 min

The Scholarship GPS Podcast: Your Directions to a Debt-Free College Degree $20,000 Scholarship Opportunity for the Class of 2025 - No Essay To Apply; 5 Other Scholarships; Class of 2025, Don't Delay; Easy Weekender ScholarshipEvery year, I see the same thing: high school seniors who find every reason not to apply for scholarships. Here is what one mom said in an online forum when asked what she wishes she had done differently during her child’s senior year: "I wish I had pushed my HS senior to commit to applying for scholarships. Later in her senior year, she found all kinds of ways to avoid putting in the effort."- Mom of Class of 2024 Grad. If your student is in the Class of 2025, they must start applying for scholarships im...

2024-08-2612 min

The Scholarship GPS Podcast: Your Directions to a Debt-Free College Degree Professional Writer Shares College Essay Advice, 5 Scholarship Opportunities, and Dave's Review of "Borrowed Future: How Student Loans Are Killing The American Dream"This week, I'm joined by Sam Severn. Sam is a 14-time #1 best-selling ghostwriter, book doctor, screenwriter, and writing coach. Mentored by Academy Award-winner Stewart Stern (Rebel Without A Cause), Sam served as a consultant for the #1 best-sellers Tears For My City and The Revved Life. He also served as a consultant for Robert Beatty’s #1 best-selling children’s novels Serafina and the Twisted Staff and Willa of the Wood, published by Disney Hyperion. Sam’s ghostwritten screenplay was awarded Best Adaptation at the Hollywood Book Festival. He's published more than 3,000 news stories and ghostwritten or consulted on 60 published books. Sam's...

2024-08-1940 min

The Scholarship GPS Podcast: Your Directions to a Debt-Free College Degree Talking College with Dr. Andrea Brenner, a $25,000 Scholarship Opportunity, An Easy Weekender Scholarship for All High School Students, and More!This week, I'm joined by Dr. Andrea Brenner, who brings 25 years of experience as a college professor and university administrator to her presentations with high school and college audiences. She is the creator of the Talking College™ card decks, the original card decks filled with insider tips and conversation prompts for college-bound students and those helping them on their journeys. She is also co-author of How to College: What to Know Before You Go (and When You’re There), a leading guide for college-bound students and their parents/guardians. See Dr. Brenner’s website for her articles, podcast recordings, and up...

2024-08-1227 min

The Scholarship GPS Podcast: Your Directions to a Debt-Free College Degree 7 Steps to a Terrible College Essay, a HUGE Scholarship for Class of 2025, and 5 Other Scholarship OpportunitiesThis week, I'm joined by Mike Bergin, who has 30 years of intensive experience in every aspect of standardized test preparation. Mike is the founder of Chariot Learning, which delivers on the promise of what truly transformative, individualized education can and should be. Mike is also the founding President of the Board of Directors of the National Test Prep Association, the creator of the TestBright SAT & ACT curriculum system and Roots2Words vocabulary program, and the co-host of the college admissions industry podcast Tests and the Rest. In our light-hearted interview, Mike shares the 7 steps to a terrible...

2024-08-0545 min

The Scholarship GPS Podcast: Your Directions to a Debt-Free College Degree 7 New Scholarship Opportunities, Interview with a Scholarship Sponsor - Episode 823This week I'm joined by John Fisher of the New York Injury & Malpractice Law Firm, the sponsor of the Sam's Legacy - Fighting to End Drunk Driving Scholarship, to discuss the the young man this scholarship honors and the things they are looking for in an application. ------- I am a strong advocate for the work of Lisa Marker-Robbins and Flourish Coaching. For over a decade, Lisa has helped over 3,600 high school students and young adults gain the insight, experiences, and confidence they need to embark on their post-high school path. Along the...

2024-07-2925 min

The Scholarship GPS Podcast: Your Directions to a Debt-Free College Degree Why Social Studies Are Critical, 5 Scholarships for College Students, and More! - Episode 822Links to the articles for this week's featured scholarships: $1000 Mrs. Prindables Future Educator Scholarship: https://nodebtcollege.substack.com/publish/post/145580611?back=%2Fpublish%2Fposts%2Fscheduled $1000 Capital Auto Auction Scholarship: https://nodebtcollege.substack.com/publish/post/145580905?back=%2Fpublish%2Fposts%2Fscheduled $1000 Florida Rentals Annual Dream Vacation Scholarship: https://nodebtcollege.substack.com/publish/post/145581187?back=%2Fpublish%2Fposts%2Fscheduled $1000 Achieve Today Scholarship: https://nodebtcollege.substack.com/publish/post/145581568?back=%2Fpublish%2Fposts%2Fscheduled $1000 RealtyHop Scholarship: https://nodebtcollege.substack.com/publish/post/145581687?back=%2Fpublish%2Fposts%2Fscheduled $1000 Appily College Prep Scholarship: http://tracking.appily.com/aff_c?offer_id=201&aff_id=2202 T...

2024-07-2223 min

The Scholarship GPS Podcast: Your Directions to a Debt-Free College Degree Reusable Scholarship Essays, Career Advice from an Expert, and Student Credit Cards - Episode 821Links to the articles for this week's featured scholarships: Courage to Grow: https://nodebtcollege.substack.com/publish/post/145577473?back=%2Fpublish%2Fposts%2Fscheduled Unigo Flavor of the Month: https://nodebtcollege.substack.com/publish/post/145577712?back=%2Fpublish%2Fposts%2Fscheduled Platt Family Essay Contest: https://nodebtcollege.substack.com/publish/post/145578042?back=%2Fpublish%2Fposts%2Fscheduled Scholarship for Aggressive Scholarship Applicants: https://nodebtcollege.substack.com/publish/post/145546924?back=%2Fpublish%2Fposts%2Fscheduled Rustic Pathways Global Perspectives Scholarship: https://nodebtcollege.substack.com/publish/post/145579386?back=%2Fpublish%2Fposts%2Fscheduled This week I am joined by Alex McKercher. Alex is the Founder of Career Pursuit. His...

2024-07-1527 min

The Scholarship GPS Podcast: Your Directions to a Debt-Free College Degree A $35,000 Scholarship for ALL High School Students, Scholarships for Middle School & College Students - Episode 820Scholarship GPS is my new online, on-demand, video-based course where I share my insights on how to find and earn scholarships. Each lesson is designed to be short, typically between three and ten minutes. This unique ‘bite-sized’ learning model is tailored to fit into your busy schedule, empowering you to learn at your own pace. As a Scholarship GPS Podcast listener, you can get access to the course before the general public. It's important to note that the course is a work in progress. While there are still lessons to be added, over 30 lessons are alre...

2024-07-0827 min

The Scholarship GPS Podcast: Your Directions to a Debt-Free College Degree 6 Exciting Scholarship Opportunities! - Episode 819This week's featured scholarships: BK Law Group Strong Work Ethic Scholarship: https://bk-lawgroup.com/2024-strong-work-ethic-scholarship/ Busald Funk Zevely PSC Underdog Scholarship: https://bfzlaw.com/2024-underdog-scholarship/ J. Ryan Brown Law Fight for Freedom Scholarship: https://jryanbrownlaw.com/2024-fight-for-freedom-scholarship/ Franchise.Law Entrepreneur Scholarship: https://franchise.law/2024-franchise-law-entrepreneur-scholarship/ Fredson Statmore Bitterman Share the Road Scholarship: https://fredsonstatmore.com/2024-share-the-road-scholarship/ Sallie Mae Scholarship Sweepstakes: https://www.salliemae.com/scholarships/2k-scholarship/ Scholarship GPS is my new online, on-demand, video-based course where I share my insights on how to find and earn scholarships. Each lesson is designed to be short, typically b...

2024-07-0110 min

The Scholarship GPS Podcast: Your Directions to a Debt-Free College Degree Weekender: $2000 Scholarship Sweepstakes - Episode 818Click here to learn more about today's featured scholarship: https://nodebtcollege.substack.com/publish/post/145547168?back=%2Fpublish%2Fposts%2Fscheduled Scholarship GPS is my new online, on-demand, video-based course where I share my insights on how to find and earn scholarships. Each lesson is designed to be short, typically between three and ten minutes. This unique ‘bite-sized’ learning model is tailored to fit into your busy schedule, empowering you to learn at your own pace. As a Your Daily Scholarship subscriber, you can get access to the course before the general public. It's...

2024-06-3002 min

The Scholarship GPS Podcast: Your Directions to a Debt-Free College Degree Talking to Our Kids About Money - Episode 817Danny Kofke worked as a school teacher for 18 years; he has written several personal finance books, including A Bright Financial Future: Teaching Kids about Money Pre-K Through College for Lifelong Success. Danny has appeared on numerous national television shows, including Fox & Friends, CNN's Newsroom, The 700 Club, and MSNBC Live. Danny has been interviewed on over 600 radio shows and featured in publications such as The Wall Street Journal, Huff Post, and Money Magazine. Danny is one of my colleagues at Mentoro, where he serves as a Motivational Mentor. In our conversation, Danny shares his views on: ...

2024-06-2918 min

The Scholarship GPS Podcast: Your Directions to a Debt-Free College Degree $1000 Share the Road Scholarship - Episode 816Click here to learn more about today's featured scholarship: https://fredsonstatmore.com/2024-share-the-road-scholarship/

2024-06-2801 min

The Scholarship GPS Podcast: Your Directions to a Debt-Free College Degree $1000 Entrepreneur Scholarship - Episode 815Click here to learn more about today's featured scholarship: https://franchise.law/2024-franchise-law-entrepreneur-scholarship/

2024-06-2700 min

The Scholarship GPS Podcast: Your Directions to a Debt-Free College Degree $1000 Fight for Freedom Scholarship - Episode 814Click here to learn more about today's featured scholarship: https://jryanbrownlaw.com/2024-fight-for-freedom-scholarship/

2024-06-2601 min

The Scholarship GPS Podcast: Your Directions to a Debt-Free College Degree $1000 Underdog Scholarship - Episode 813Click here to learn more about today's featured scholarship: https://bfzlaw.com/2024-underdog-scholarship/

2024-06-2500 min

The Scholarship GPS Podcast: Your Directions to a Debt-Free College Degree $1000 Strong Work Ethic Scholarship - Episode 812Click here to learn more about today's featured scholarship: https://bk-lawgroup.com/2024-strong-work-ethic-scholarship/

2024-06-2400 min

The Scholarship GPS Podcast: Your Directions to a Debt-Free College Degree Weekender: $2000 No Essay Scholarship - Episode 811Click here to learn more about today's featured scholarship: https://nodebtcollege.substack.com/publish/post/145502582?back=%2Fpublish%2Fposts%2Fscheduled Scholarship GPS is my new online, on-demand, video-based course where I share my insights on how to find and earn scholarships. Each lesson is designed to be short, typically between three and ten minutes. This unique ‘bite-sized’ learning model is tailored to fit into your busy schedule, empowering you to learn at your own pace. As a Your Daily Scholarship subscriber, you can get access to the course before the general public. It's important to n...

2024-06-2302 min

The Scholarship GPS Podcast: Your Directions to a Debt-Free College Degree $100,000+ Scholarship Winner Shares Advice - Episode 810Over $100,000! That’s how much one of my Class of 2024 Scholarship Coaching students has won (so far!). In the latest edition of Your Daily Scholarship, Talon, and his mom, Audria, share their incredible scholarship journey. Listening to Talon and Audria will help you understand why the common advice to ignore private scholarships is a terrible idea and why private scholarships aren’t just for the “best of the best.” They also explain how critical a student’s Personal Narrative is for scholarship success, as well as their experience working with me. And they share how scholarships have given them...

2024-06-2222 min

The Scholarship GPS Podcast: Your Directions to a Debt-Free College Degree $1000 Build a Better Future Scholarship - Episode 809Click here to learn more about today's featured scholarship: https://solanofirm.com/2024-build-a-better-future-scholarship/

2024-06-2101 min

The Scholarship GPS Podcast: Your Directions to a Debt-Free College Degree Reader/Listener Poll - Episode 808Please fill out the 2024 Your Daily Scholarship Listener Poll Here: https://nodebtcollege.substack.com/publish/post/145332718?back=%2Fpublish%2Fposts%2Fscheduled Scholarship GPS is my new online, on-demand, video-based course where I share my insights on how to find and earn scholarships. Each lesson is designed to be short, typically between three and ten minutes. This unique ‘bite-sized’ learning model is tailored to fit into your busy schedule, empowering you to learn at your own pace. As a Your Daily Scholarship listener, you can get access to the course before the general public. It...

2024-06-2002 min

The Scholarship GPS Podcast: Your Directions to a Debt-Free College Degree $1000 Maple Flooring Manufacturers Scholarship - Episode 807Click here to learn more about today's featured scholarship: https://nodebtcollege.substack.com/publish/post/145498953?back=%2Fpublish%2Fposts%2Fscheduled Scholarship GPS is my new online, on-demand, video-based course where I share my insights on how to find and earn scholarships. Each lesson is designed to be short, typically between three and ten minutes. This unique ‘bite-sized’ learning model is tailored to fit into your busy schedule, empowering you to learn at your own pace. As a Your Daily Scholarship listener, you can get access to the course before the general public. It's...

2024-06-1902 min

The Scholarship GPS Podcast: Your Directions to a Debt-Free College Degree $1000 KB Delta Scholarship - Episode 806Click here to learn more about today's featured scholarship: https://nodebtcollege.substack.com/publish/post/145498491?back=%2Fpublish%2Fposts%2Fscheduled Scholarship GPS is my new online, on-demand, video-based course where I share my insights on how to find and earn scholarships. Each lesson is designed to be short, typically between three and ten minutes. This unique ‘bite-sized’ learning model is tailored to fit into your busy schedule, empowering you to learn at your own pace. As a Your Daily Scholarship listener, you can get access to the course before the general public. It's...

2024-06-1802 min

The Scholarship GPS Podcast: Your Directions to a Debt-Free College Degree $5000 Hearts For Community Scholarship - Episode 805Click here to learn more about today's featured scholarship: https://nodebtcollege.substack.com/publish/post/145635033?back=%2Fpublish%2Fposts%2Fscheduled Scholarship GPS is my new online, on-demand, video-based course where I share my insights on how to find and earn scholarships. Each lesson is designed to be short, typically between three and ten minutes. This unique ‘bite-sized’ learning model is tailored to fit into your busy schedule, empowering you to learn at your own pace. As a Your Daily Scholarship listener, you can get access to the course before the general public. It's...

2024-06-1701 min

The Scholarship GPS Podcast: Your Directions to a Debt-Free College Degree Weekender: $1000 No Essay Scholarship - Episode 804Click here to learn more about today's featured scholarship: https://nodebtcollege.substack.com/publish/post/145339992?back=%2Fpublish%2Fposts%2Fscheduled Scholarship GPS is my new online, on-demand, video-based course where I share my insights on how to find and earn scholarships. Each lesson is designed to be short, typically between three and ten minutes. This unique ‘bite-sized’ learning model is tailored to fit into your busy schedule, empowering you to learn at your own pace. As a Your Daily Scholarship subscriber, you can get access to the course before the general public. It's important to n...

2024-06-1602 min

The Scholarship GPS Podcast: Your Directions to a Debt-Free College Degree Multiple Scholarship Winner Shares Advice - Episode 803Get ready to be inspired! In the latest edition of Your Daily Scholarship, one of my Class of 2024 Scholarship Coaching students, Isabella, and her mom, Heather, share their incredible scholarship journey. Their story is filled with valuable insights and advice for both students and parents. Don't miss out on this episode packed with wisdom and inspiration! Scholarship GPS is my new online, on-demand, video-based course where I share my insights on how to find and earn scholarships. Each lesson is designed to be short, typically between three and ten minutes. This unique ‘bite-sized’ learning model is ta...

2024-06-1523 min

The Scholarship GPS Podcast: Your Directions to a Debt-Free College Degree AX Control, Inc. Academic Scholarship - Episode 802Click here to learn more about today's featured scholarship: https://nodebtcollege.substack.com/publish/post/145338639?back=%2Fpublish%2Fposts%2Fscheduled As a thank you for your support, you can access the course at a heavily discounted pre-launch rate! You can sign up for LIFETIME ACCESS to the Scholarship GPS course for only $27! Simply use coupon code EARLYACCESS at checkout. Click here to sign up! Remember, this special offer is ONLY for Your Daily Scholarship subscribers and is being offered at this discounted rate because the course is still a work in progress. But while I build...

2024-06-1402 min

The Scholarship GPS Podcast: Your Directions to a Debt-Free College Degree Scholarship GPS: Your Directions to a Debt-Free College DegreeThe first 7 people to sign up today will get LIFETIME ACCESS TO THE ENTIRE COURSE for just $7! Simply use coupon code FIRST7 at checkout. Click here to sign up! Don’t despair if you aren’t one of the first 7 to sign up. For the next 24 hours, the rest of you can sign up for LIFETIME ACCESS to the Scholarship GPS course for only $17! Simply use coupon code FIRST24HOURS at checkout. Click here to sign up! Remember, this special offer is ONLY for Your Daily Scholarship subscribers and is being offered at these discounted rate...

2024-06-1302 min

The Scholarship GPS Podcast: Your Directions to a Debt-Free College Degree $1,000 Bookoo Scholarship - Episode 800Click here to learn more about today's featured scholarship: https://nodebtcollege.substack.com/publish/post/145331821?back=%2Fpublish%2Fposts%2Fscheduled

2024-06-1200 min