Scholarshipzone

Before you can worry about writing essays for college scholarships or applying to your dream school, you'll need to tackle the SATs. According to the College Board, more than 1.5 million students in the class of 2011 completed the SAT. As you prepare yourself for this exam, you'll likely hear a lot of advice - good and bad - about what to expect.…

As the reality of being a college freshman draws closer, you've probably begun making preparations for your next life chapter. Along with shoring up those scholarship opportunities, going over course requirements and looking for possible work-study positions, you may want to ready yourself for the challenge of adjusting to a new school environment. To help ease your transition, here are three things you should avoid doing during your freshman year.…

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As a high school student, you've probably been thinking about applying to college and how you're going to afford the rising costs of tuition. While continuing your education can be an expensive undertaking, there are also many scholarship opportunities available if you're willing to do the work. According to the National Center for Education Statistics, nearly 66 percent of undergraduates were awarded some form of financial assistance during the 2007-2008 school year.…

While figuring out your college scholarship opportunities and course requirements are important preliminary steps as you enter your freshman year, much of your attention is likely focused on the social component of dorm life. In addition to making new friends, you may be wondering what sort of romantic encounters your school has in store for you. But before you go searching for your soul mate or a simple fling, here are some things you should know about college relationships.…

As you progress through high school, you've probably started thinking more deeply about the prospect of attending college - in particular, how you're going to afford rising tuition costs. According to the National Center for Education Statistics, the average annual tuition at a four-year college was nearly $33,000 during the 2009-2010 school year. Here are some tips on places to search for scholarship opportunities to make college more affordable.…

So you've made it through the college application process, and discovered that you've been accepted into several of your college choices - congratulations! Now that you have your real options laid out before you, it's time to make a final decision. Here are three factors that should and will influence where you end up going to school.
Financial aid
College tuition is expensive, and it gets higher every year, so it's important to pick a school that offers you an acceptable amount of financial aid, if possible.…

After months of preparation for your college-bound child, the reality of freshman move-in day can still be jarring as a parent - even if you feel like you've come to terms with your departing student. However, it's important to act appropriately throughout the process so your child gets off on the right foot as he or she begins dorm life as a freshman.…

Beginning your freshman year of college will throw a number of challenges your way that you may not have encountered before. With the average annual tuition at a four-year college nearly $33,000 during the 2009-2010 school year, according to the National Center for Education Statistics, you'll need to find scholarship opportunities to help counter the costs. However, there are a number of other task you'll need to master without the help of mom and dad as a student.…

While it's not true for all schools, certain colleges (especially competitive ones) require potential students to come in for an interview with admissions as part of their applications. According to the College Board, these meetings allow school representatives to evaluate candidates and delve deeper into their academic and extracurricular experiences for a more well-rounded understanding of their qualifications. If you're facing an upcoming college admissions interview, here are some tips to make it a success.…