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College and Scholarship Help

College and Scholarship Help

By Khalilah Hall, The Planner LLC

Sharing valuable insight to help families clearly understand how to navigate the tedious, college application and scholarship process.

The podcast episodes will cover material in the Pre-College To Do List book which is a step by step guide on college admissions, applications, scholarship strategies, how to develop a compelling essay, competitive academic/ scholarship resume and MORE!

Also, the College and Scholarship Help Parent Planning Workbook and College Application ToolKit are also available on my website — www.collegeandscholarshiphelp.com
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Episode 4 “Important tasks”

College and Scholarship Help Jan 14, 2018

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Organization is KEY!

Organization is KEY!

Ohhh, how the college application process can make you feel disorganized. Don’t worry. Take a listen for tips on staying organized!
Dec 12, 202102:09
Community Service

Community Service

Did you know that colleges and scholarship committees look for your community service involvement?
Dec 05, 202102:11
Who do you know? It matters.

Who do you know? It matters.

Who have you considered asking for a letter of recommendation? Did you include those key individuals? Take a listen to hear a list of people, you should consider asking.
Nov 28, 202102:06
Who needs a recommendation?

Who needs a recommendation?

Word of mouth is said to be the best form of advertisement. But, what if you need a recommendation for your college application or scholarship?
Nov 21, 202102:12
Clubs, leadership and other accomplishments!

Clubs, leadership and other accomplishments!

It’s not just grades that are weighed into college admissions or scholarship decisions. Listen to learn more about what else should be on your resume!
Nov 14, 202102:01
Your resume.... “What have you done lately?”

Your resume.... “What have you done lately?”

A student resume/ academic profile/ scholarship resume is used similarly to how job seekers use their resume to showcase, what they’ve done lately. Listen, to learn more!
Nov 07, 202101:58
More on the college application essay

More on the college application essay

Want more tips on the college application essay? Take a listen!
Oct 31, 202101:54
OMG, the college application essay.

OMG, the college application essay.

Many students dread the college application essay, but guess what? You don’t have to. Listen, to here why!
Oct 24, 202101:46
FAFSA and Financial Aid

FAFSA and Financial Aid

Did you know that the FAFSA is used by most colleges and universities to evaluate your eligibility for FREE MONEY (ie. Pell Grants) and other types of aid? Take a listen to learn more!
Oct 17, 202102:08
Scholarship Insight

Scholarship Insight

The benefits of applying for scholarships.
Oct 10, 202102:08
Free Money!

Free Money!

Do you know the different types of financial aid that’s available to students, that do not require repayment?
Oct 03, 202101:25
More on applications and admissions

More on applications and admissions

Need more tips on applications and admissions? Take a listen!
Sep 26, 202102:02
Applications, applications, applications!

Applications, applications, applications!

There are several types of applications and college admissions cycles. Do you know the difference?
Sep 19, 202102:38
Where do I start? Pt. 2

Where do I start? Pt. 2

Need more insight on where to start in the college application journey? Take a listen!
Sep 12, 202102:09
So, where do I start?

So, where do I start?

Are you curious as to what’s the first steps to consider in the college application process?
Sep 05, 202102:10
Parent College Planning Workbook Info

Parent College Planning Workbook Info

College planning can be unfamiliar for adults, which is why I created the College and Scholarship Help Parent Planning workbook to help YOU!
Aug 30, 202101:08
Pre-College To Do List Book Information

Pre-College To Do List Book Information

A step by step guide for students (and families) on the college application and scholarship process.
Aug 28, 202101:09
Help for Middle Class/ Income Families
Mar 23, 202105:14
ACT & SAT Waivers

ACT & SAT Waivers

Insight on availability of ACT & SAT waivers, and who should connect with to verify if you’re eligible to receive a waiver!
Feb 23, 202102:42
FAFSA - WHAT is it and WHY is it important?

FAFSA - WHAT is it and WHY is it important?

Federal Financial Aid can only be awarded to students who complete the FAFSA. Your eligibility for Federal Financial Aid is based on your FAFSA as well. Do you know about the FSA ID? No. Well don’t worry, take a listen to this episode!
Oct 14, 202003:24
Pre-Graduation Requirements

Pre-Graduation Requirements

The finish line is just ahead! Many high school seniors will be graduating in a few short weeks; however, some tasks are often overlooked. I share three important tips on what seniors should do NOW before graduation!
May 13, 201803:45
College Decision Day is coming

College Decision Day is coming

College Decision Day is approaching! 75% of parents value campus safety as a top factor. 67% want to ensure that the college is a good fit overall. There are many things to consider when deciding on a college. In this podcast episode we discuss these factors including housing, campus culture, transportation, tuition and more!
Apr 14, 201804:60
College Acceptance Decisions

College Acceptance Decisions

This is peak season for when students receive college acceptance letters. Many students (and parents) are stressed when waiting to hear from a college or university. In this episode I share tips on who to contact, how to deal with the uncertainty and tasks the students can do now in the interim!
Mar 26, 201804:60
Maximize Community Service!

Maximize Community Service!

You\u2019ll learn how community service is viewed by colleges and scholarship committees. Also, why quality is better than quantity and how you should maximize on your experiences!
Mar 13, 201804:57
College Tours!

College Tours!

Are you interested in taking a college tour, but are unsure of how to schedule one or who you should see while you\u2019re there? During this episode I give you tips on how to maximize your college tour experience!
Mar 03, 201804:51
The Cost of College Ep.7

The Cost of College Ep.7

Did you know that the cost of attending a public university could be less than attending a private university? What about the cost of attending an out of state college? In this episode, I discuss the differences and questions you should ask the financial aid office, that could lower your cost!
Feb 17, 201804:50
College Admissions Ep. 6

College Admissions Ep. 6

Do you know the difference between regular admission, rolling admissions or early decision? If not, don\u2019t worry! I explain the differences and also share why YOU should reach out to an admissions advisor! You\u2019ll also hear information on the common app.
Feb 02, 201804:60
Ep.5 College/Scholarship Essay

Ep.5 College/Scholarship Essay

Tips for high school students on how to develop a compelling essay to use for their college and scholarship applications and what they should include!
Jan 24, 201804:56
Episode 4 “Important tasks”

Episode 4 “Important tasks”

Insight and tips on tasks that any high school student (grades 9-12) should be doing NOW.
Jan 14, 201804:58
Ep. 3 “No Perfect Students”

Ep. 3 “No Perfect Students”

How high school students can identify colleges or universities to apply to including their safety, reach and target schools.
Jan 07, 201804:60
How to Select a College -Ep. 2

How to Select a College -Ep. 2

How to identify colleges and universities including your safety, reach and target schools.
Dec 31, 201704:59
Welcome Ep. 1

Welcome Ep. 1

Welcome Ep.1
Dec 30, 201703:36
December 29, 2017

December 29, 2017

Dec 29, 201700:35