How Homelessness Impacts US Students
There’s no place like home. For children, it’s not just a notable quote: it’s an imperative. There’s an ongoing crisis of homelessness in the United…
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Beyond the College Acceptance Letter
Supporting First-Generation and Low-Income Students Through Graduation Last year, hundreds of thousands of first-generation and low-income college students (FGLI) in the US struggled to pay…
Should You Take an AP Exam?
The number of students who enroll in advanced placement (AP) courses each year has increased dramatically in recent years. The number of students who took…
What is STEM?
As we’ve discussed on this blog before, pursuing an education in a STEM field can be a fantastic path to follow to build a rewarding,…
Internet at Home? Here’s 3 Ways to Get Free or Reduced Cost Access.
A lot has changed over the past 18 months. This is especially true for high school students, who’ve had to navigate a complicated network of…
Getting Distracted While Studying? Here are a 6 Tips that Might Help.
In an earlier post, we talked about eliminating roadblocks to studying, like the lack of motivation and feeling overwhelmed by the material. For many of…
Closing the Book on Another Year of Paid for Grades!
With the 2020-2021 school year wrapping up, we’re ecstatic to announce it’s been another successful year for Paid for Grades! Overall, eighty-eight freshman students from…
Eliminating Excuses: How to Overcome the 4 Most Common Roadblocks to Study Success
It happens to everyone from time to time. You’re sitting at your desk, trying to focus on the task in front of you…but something else…
What Can a Scholarship Do for You? Here’s the Top 4 Benefits
Even if you haven’t given too much thought to your post-graduation plans, you’ve probably heard your teachers, administrators, and classmates make reference to college scholarships.…
Applying for College: What to Do & When to Do it
The college application process can be overwhelming. You’re navigating a whole new set of challenges and checklist items to make sure you get a spot…