Scholarshipzone

As one of the most important tests you will likely face in your life, the SATs are not to be taken lightly. If you do well on this exam, you'll have a great shot at being accepted to a college of your choice while being eligible for rewarding scholarship opportunities. However, many high school students commit grave but avoidable strategic errors when taking the SAT.…

According to the National Center for Education Statistics, nearly 47 percent of high school graduates took the SATs during the 2009-2010 school year. Not only does success on this exam increase your chances of being accepted into college, but it can open up great scholarship opportunities to pay for the rising cost of tuition. However, earning a good score on the SATs is no cakewalk - it involves as much strategy as it does knowledge.…

There are many different things you need to do in preparation for college, and it can be easy to feel overwhelmed or confused about application requirements. Along with myriad options facing you for scholarships and financial aid, you might be wondering about the differences between the SATs and ACTs. While both are used as criteria for being accepted as an undergraduate, the SAT and ACT both offer unique testing methods.…

As high school graduation draws nearer, you've started preparing yourself for transitioning to college. Before you worry about college applications or scholarship opportunities, you'll likely have to pass the SATs. According to the National Center for Education Statistics, nearly 47 percent of high school graduates took the SATs during the 2009-2010 school year. Though you can't exactly prepare for this exam as you would a regular school test, you can ready yourself in other ways.…

While applying to college scholarship opportunities are helpful for offsetting the rising cost of tuition, you'll need to find a job quickly after graduation if you want to build a financially stable future for yourself. Though many students believe they can pick up and move wherever they want as post-grads, loan debt and lack of a paycheck can make this easier said than done.…

As the prospect of leaving high school and heading off to college draws closer, figuring out the application process will become a major part of your life. Scholarship opportunities are important for offsetting the rising costs of higher education tuition. According to the National Center for Education Statistics, 66 percent of undergraduates were awarded financial aid of some level during the 2007 to 2008 school year, which means that your chances of receiving some of that money are good.…

While ideally every high school student should care deeply about their academic performance, the truth is that many young people don't start trying until the prospect of college is right around the corner. If you fit this description, you may be worried that your GPA isn't high enough to get into a decent school - much less qualify for scholarship opportunities.…

Pursuing a career in medicine may sound like an exciting opportunity, but for many people the amount of time, schooling and financial obligations necessary to earn a doctorate can make them reassess this career goal. However, not everyone involved in healthcare fields require an expensive doctoral degree in order to practice. In particular, the road to becoming a dental hygienist may seem far more manageable.…

While gaining a well-rounded education and exploring new academic territory is an important and exciting aspect of the college experience, the next four years of your life should also mark the start of a gainful career path. College tuition is already at the most expensive point it has even been, and it's climbing steadily every year - meaning you'll need a decent job in addition to scholarships in order to afford your degree.…

While it might not seem like a pressing issue during your freshman year of college, building an extensive network of contacts is a vital part of securing employment after graduation. According to the National Center for Education Statistics, the average cost of attending a four-year college in the 2009-2010 school year was nearly $33,000 - a hefty sum to repay even with scholarship opportunities.…