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UMN Open Textbook Library
Open textbooks are licensed by authors and publishers to be freely used and adapted. Download, edit and distribute them at no cost. Now offering 1024 open textbooks, the Open Textbook Library is supported by the Open Education Network.
College Application Hub
A gathering place for some of College Essay Guy’s favorite guides and resources.
BiOptimizers Annual Scholarship Contest
At biOptimizers, we’re focused on helping people of all ages reach their full potential through better health and wellness. To help aspiring students reach their educational goals, we’re announcing a yearly essay contest.
Matchlighters Scholars Program
The Matchlighters Scholars Program pairs high-achieving students from low-income households with experienced college counselors – and it’s totally free. It is for high-achieving students from lower-income families who have solid grades, but just need a little extra help on the college application and essay process.
Student Scholarship Awards from Study.com
Study.com is thrilled to provide students with expert homework help as well as personalized answers to questions that you can’t find in our library. Along with their commitment to make education accessible through engaging content and step-by-step solutions to improve students’ understanding of concepts, they also want to reduce the financial barriers to a high-quality education. With […]
ScholarMatch
ScholarMatch’s mission is to support first-generation college students earn a bachelor’s degree within five years. We provide virtual individualized advising, targeted financial support, and career mentoring all the way to graduation.
Bronx Injury Lawyers P.C. Essay Contest $500 Scholarship
Bronx truck accident lawyers are known for getting high settlements for their truck accident clients. We want to help the next generation of Bronx truck accident lawyers pay for their education by awarding an annual $500 scholarship. Our scholarship will be based on a written essay contest with a concentration on truck accident law.
Free ACT Test Prep
Maybe you’ve been planning your future for years. Maybe you’re ready to start exploring opportunities. Wherever life takes you, ACT will help you get there. This guide was designed to make understanding all things ACT as simple as possible. With information about ACT test dates, fee waivers, and test prep, you’ll find everything you need […]
Student Loan Best Practices
When it comes to enrolling in college, the process of selecting the right major and school often overshadows a consideration that may have an even greater effect on your post-graduation life — how you will pay for your education. Student loans are the most common answer to this question.
Completing the FAFSA: 5 Easy Steps
A helpful 5-step process in completing the FAFSA by Dr. Kathy Griswold Fine.
NYC Injury Attorneys P.C. $500 Essay Scholarship
The goal of this Scholarship is to help the future generation of New York City personal injury lawyers fund their education by offering an annual $500 scholarship. The Scholarship will be based on an essay competition focused on personal injury law.
College Admissions Deadlines: What They Mean for You
If you’re applying to college, you should understand the various admissions deadlines, the pros and cons of each, and how to evaluate which deadline(s) is/are best for you. Like most aspects of the college admissions process, admission deadlines are more complicated than they appear. A strategic college admissions process includes a solid understanding of what […]
College Readiness Audit
Take these 5 steps to ensure you are ready to apply for college!
8 Tips for Completing the Activities Section of College Applications
It is a fact that some factors in the college application process are completely out of your control (e.g., college acceptance rates). That said, there are some factors over which you have total control. One way to take advantage of controllable factors in the college applications process is to ensure that all sections of your […]