The Scholarship Shark Podcast | College Admissions & Financial Aid
Getting into college and paying for it requires planning along the way. Pam Andrews (aka The Scholarship Shark), provides college admissions and scholarship advice for families with college-bound students. Episodes are short and are designed for students to listen and take action. www.thescholarshipshark.com
Episodes
I’ve received many great questions about college recommendation letters. It’s in your best interest to get the best possible letter. Here’s how to get started!
While there’s nothing wrong with being undeclared, it does mean you have to ask yourself slightly different questions when you’re choosing a university. In this episode, Pam talks about what to do when choosing a college whey you don't know your major. In the scholarship segment, Pam shares tips on getting organized by deadlines.
Students make major life decisions about where to go to college and what to do when they get there, without ever having spent time learning about themselves to make informed decisions. In today's episode, Pam talks about how personality tests can be used in the college admissions process. In the scholarship segment, Pam talks about the Coca Cola Scholars Foundation Scholarship.
Links mentioned:
Free Personality Test ht...
This month, states all over the U.S. are sponsoring free College Application Month events where students and families can get help with the application process. In this episode, Pam talks about College Admission Month what it is and how you can participate. In our scholarship segment, Pam talks about the Horatio Alger Scholarship.
Links mentioned:
https://equityinlearning.act.org/acac/states/
https://scholars.horatioalg...
Are you wondering what to look for in a college? In today’s episode, I am going to talk about factors to consider when choosing a college. In our scholarship segment, I am going to talk about how to find institutional scholarships.
Seven things that every college-bound high school students should plan for in their academic year.
Learn more about College Admissions Academy
This is part 2 of two-part mini-series. In last week's episode, I talked about what student activism is. In today's episode, I share a few scholarships for students who are activists or involved in their communities.
Links Mentioned:
Episode 153
College Admissions Academy
Do you have a teen interested in student activism? In today's episode, I'm going to talk about the history of student activism. Why colleges welcome it and how your team can get involved.
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The Common App has added a special “Additional Information” optional essay about how COVID-19 has impacted you. Should you write this extra essay? And if so, what should you talk about?
Links:
Natural Disasters Cannot Stop You from Applying to College
Join College Admissions Essay Bootcamp
Today’s episode is part 1 of a 2 part mini-series on Tackling the Common App. Today I’m giving an overview of the Common App and the Common App essay and next week the COVID-19 question that is appearing for the first time on the common app. If your student has not already started on their Common App essay, now is the time.
Links Mentioned:
College Essay Bootcamp for Class of 2021
Common App Activities
This is our 150th episode! If you are new to our podcast, then this is a good episode to get started. In this episode, I talk about
- About Pam
- Core topics and themes in this podcast
- Where to get started
Core Topics such as The Four Types of Financial Aid
Do you have a student graduating in 2021 or 2022? Then learn more about College Admissions Academy.
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