There is a scholarship (or many scholarships) out there for everyone.  In this week’s Scholarship Spotlight, we look at the Voice of Democracy Scholarship.  If you are a democracy-loving high school student, submit your audio essay for a chance to win up to $30,000!  For more information, including deadlines and how to apply, check out the Voice of Democracy Scholarship on the College Coach Insider Blog at blog.getintocollege.com.

Hear what a dozen professors have to say about what to expect this fall, and how students can be successful in guest writer Julie Wolf’s post on the College Coach Insider Blog at blog.getintocollege.com.

For most people, writing a check for the tuition bill is a frightening prospect. What if you could spread those payments out? On the latest episode of Getting In: A College Coach Converstaion, we have information on tuition payment plans offering an installment plan. We’ll also take a close look at the Common App essay topics and offer suggestions for approaching those. Finally, Bright Horizons’ director of learning and development services will join us to share data on strengths-based coaching. To listen to the show, say, “Alexa, play Getting In: A College Coach Conversation.”

How important are activities on a medical school applications? The answer may surprise you.  Read what Bright Horizons College Coach Admissions Educator Lauren DiProspero has to say about the importance of activities for pre-med students in her blog post on the College Coach Insider Blog at blog.getintocollege.com.

In our School Spotlight this week, we take a closer look at Christopher Newport University. If the thought of an undergraduate-focused university with fewer than 5,000 students interests you, listen up. Only 45 minutes to the beach and a boasting robust Greek Life, Christopher Newport has a lot to offer, and at a public school price. To learn more about Christopher Newport and its 200+ student clubs, check out our blog post 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 Senator George J. Mitchell Scholarship.  Want to study in Ireland or Northern Ireland after you complete your Bachelor’s degree? Check out the Senator George J. Mitchell Scholarship on the College Coach Insider Blog at blog.getintocollege.com for more information including deadlines and how to apply.

Many students enter their undergraduate years with their sights set on medicine. On the most recent episode of Getting In: A College Coach Conversation, we have suggestions for pre-med activities that can positively impact med school applications. In our second and third segments of this episode, we’re answering your questions related to college finance and admissions. To listen to the show, say, “Alexa, play Getting In: A College Coach Conversation.”

If you KNOW you want to become a doctor, you may be considering a B A M D or B S M D program. These seven or eight year accelerated medical programs accept students right out of high school and culminate with students achieving both a Bachelor’s degree AND a Doctorate in Medicine. For the pros and cons of these programs, read what Bright Horizons College Coach Admissions Educator Mary Sue Youn has to say in her blog post on the College Coach Insider Blog at blog.getintocollege.com.

In our School Spotlight this week, we take a closer look at the University of Vermont. Does the thought of studying at a university with an artsy vibe and a vast array of outdoor opportunities excite you? Consider UVM, located in Burlington, VT. To learn more about UVM’s 100+ majors and their Outing Club that goes backpacking in the White Mountains and canoeing in the Adirondacks, check out our blog post 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 Thomas D. Simpson Scholarship, awarded by the Railway Supply Institute.  Do you or your parents work for an organization that is a member of the Railway Supply Institute or the Coordinated Mechanical Association? Current college students can compete for a minimum of five scholarships ranging from $2500 to $5000.  More details, including deadlines and how to apply can be found on the College Coach Insider Blog at blog.getintocollege.com.