College Admissions Consulting Merit Scholarship Opportunities; Early Round Admissions Tips and Expectations; Utilizing Mindfulness in Test Prep Written by College Coach Guest Authoron October 24th, 2019 Bright Horizons College Coach occasionally features blog posts written by guest authors. You’ll find more information about each guest author in the About the Author section on the blog post. Learn More About College Coach early action, early decision, getting in, merit scholarships, People who can write a check for $50,000 or $75,000 to pay for college make up a pretty small group, and not many colleges can or will offer that much aid even to those who qualify for it. If you’re not sure where the money to pay for your or your child’s education is coming from, check out our advice on how to look for and maximize merit scholarship opportunities. As early deadlines—Early Decision, Early Action, Priority, and rolling—approach, we’ll offer some tips on how to approach these deadlines and what to expect from the early process. Finally, we’ll welcome a guest with insight into using mindfulness as part of your test prep process. To listen to other episodes, visit Getting In: A College Coach Conversation on VoiceAmerica or search for us on iTunes, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts. While you’re there, please leave us a rating or review! We appreciate your feedback. Related Resources Read | Posted on September 2nd, 2026 Exploring High School Options Read | Posted on July 23rd, 2026 Top Money Mistakes First-Year College Students Make Read | Posted on May 28th, 2026 10 Things Rising Seniors Can Work on this Summer