There is a scholarship (or many scholarships) out there for everyone. In this week’s Scholarship Spotlight, we look at the KFC Reach Educational Grant Program. Finger licking good! Students, if you are thinking of getting a part time job, KFC might be a place to consider working. KFC supports their employees going back to college and has awarded over 3,200 scholarships to students/employees of KFC. The KFC Foundation cares about their employees, standing behind them to help and support them to further their education. For more information on this scholarship and how to apply, check out the College Coach Insider blog at blog.getintocollege.com.

Presenting yourself as a strong contender for a top business school means proving can you handle the quant-heavy coursework. You’ll need to be astute with critical reasoning, language and, of course, math. Your academic track record, as demonstrated by your undergraduate GPA and GMAT score, are critical elements of your MBA application. To learn what else business school admissions officers are looking for when reviewing your MBA application, see the latest guest post by Fortuna Admissions on the College Coach Insider blog at blog.getintocollege.com.

For high school seniors who are finalizing their college lists—or juniors who are just starting to get serious about their college search—one feature you may be looking for in a college is generosity.  Specifically, how generous is a college with their need-based financial aid programs? To help you in answering that question, we have gathered data from the College Board and individual college websites to provide a list of the 76 U.S. colleges that are most generous with need-based financial aid. Check out the College Coach Insider blog at blog.getintocollege.com to find the full list!

There are over 4,000 colleges and universities in the U.S. And while the media tends to focus on just a handful of schools, we at College Coach encourage students to think outside the box during their college selection process and explore a wide range of colleges, including this week’s School Spotlight, University of Georgia. What university claims the distinction of being the first state-chartered university in the country? Which university’s athletic teams have earned 29 national DI championships since 2000? Which university has graduated 7 Rhodes Scholars in the last 20 years, and 99 Fulbright Scholars in the previous 10? It’s none other than the University of Georgia! Whether you’re interested in studying finance, computer science, international affairs, or journalism, you’ll be able to study what you love together with nearly 29,000 other undergraduates at UGA. Approximately 10-15 percent of students who are admitted early action will be invited to join the University’s robust honors program, where small classes, special opportunities for undergraduate research, and even graduate-level coursework is made available to this select group of high achievers. As amazing as the city of Athens is, UGA students are eager to spend time abroad in one of the University’s 170 study abroad or exchange programs. In addition to sponsoring traditional academic programs, the University also provides resources for students to pursue international work, internship, and volunteer experiences overseas. Fun fact: Teach for America, Delta Airlines, and the Walt Disney Company are among the top employers of recent UGA grads.

There is a scholarship (or many scholarships) out there for everyone. In this week’s Scholarship Spotlight, we look at the New York State World Trade Center Memorial Scholarship. As we approach the anniversary of the September 11^th terrorist attacks, our thoughts and prayers are with those most affected by the tragedies of September 11, 2001. In their honor, we highlight a scholarship available to survivors and dependents of victims of the 9/11 attacks. For more information on this scholarship and how to apply, check out the College Coach Insider blog at blog.getintocollege.com.

Ever feel like you are becoming a mobile cash machine for your children? Until now in our Kids and Money series, I’ve been talking about helping your kids dream and set SMAAHT financial goals; well, now it’s your turn to dream of what life could look like by helping your kids manage their own money (and leave yours alone!). It’s time to help them put their dreams into action and create a spending plan. Find the four simple steps to creating a spending plan at blog.getintocollege.com.

For four days in August, three College Coach experts had the opportunity to volunteer at a PeerForward workshop. PeerForward is a college access program with a particularly unique methodology. Based on the idea that the most influential person in a 17-year-old’s life is another 17-year-old, PeerForward “trains, deploys, and coaches Peer Leaders who are charged with boosting college preparation and enrollment across their entire school. They mobilize friends and classmates to realize their true college and career potential.”  Learn more about our experience and about PeerForward on the College Coach Insider blog at blog.getintocollege.com.

There is a scholarship (or many scholarships) out there for everyone. In this week’s Scholarship Spotlight, we look at the John Gatling Grant Program. Are you interested in attending North Carolina State University? Does your last name happen to be Gatlin or Gatling? If your answer to both questions is “yes,” there is a scholarship for you! For more information on this scholarship and how to apply, check out the College Coach Insider blog at blog.getintocollege.com.

When working with high school students on their college admission process, we get a few common questions about science, technology, engineering and math majors and careers. “I like my math and science classes; what STEM field should I major in?” or “How can I find out if I really like engineering?” or “I want to go further in my STEM studies; where can I start?”  There are literally hundreds of careers that fall under the umbrella of STEM, and sorting out which ones are right for you might seem daunting. The answer may be finding a STEM mentor who can help you explore these questions and help you discover opportunities to further your interests. But where would you look for such an advisor? Check out the latest post on the College Coach Insider blog at blog.getintocollege.com for our top tips.

It’s sleek. It’s modern. It has a snazzy new blue and white color scheme. But there’s so much more to love about the 2019-20 Common App. Check out the latest post on the College Coach Insider blog for some of our favorite Common App elements that have students everywhere shouting from the rooftops, “This is why applying to college can be fun!”