What does it take to write a great essay for college admissions or scholarship applications? On this episode of Taming the High Cost of College, I’m with Suzanne Davis, founder of Academic Writing Success, to explore what colleges and scholarships are looking for, what you should include, how parents can help their students become better writers, and how to write an essay that can get you into your preferred school or win a scholarship to help you pay for it. Listen Now…
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Should Parents Help with College Essays?
Writing a good college admissions essay can be a daunting task for some students. As a parent, should you step in and help, or should you let your child handle it on their own? Our mom blogger, Katie Bingham-Smith, shares some great insights and experiences from parents that help answer this question. And she explains how you can help your student without doing the work for them.
THCC106 – Charting a Path through College For Every Student Interview with Amy Greene, Program Supervisor of Continuing Education at the University of New Mexico
Not everyone is a high-flyer that has been dreaming of college. “The thing I wish I had known,” described Green about her own experience, “was that there were so many options out there.” What’s the secret to a successful college experience? According to our expert guest today Amy Greene, you have to take advantage of the relationships and network building. Listen in today to hear exactly how to do that- no matter what college you go to or what GPA you have. Read More…