PODCAST · education
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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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!
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Community Service
Did you know that colleges and scholarship committees look for your community service involvement?
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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.
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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?
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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!
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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!
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More on the college application essay
Want more tips on the college application essay? Take a listen!
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OMG, the college application essay.
Many students dread the college application essay, but guess what? You don’t have to. Listen, to here why!
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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!
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Scholarship Insight
The benefits of applying for scholarships.
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Free Money!
Do you know the different types of financial aid that’s available to students, that do not require repayment?
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More on applications and admissions
Need more tips on applications and admissions? Take a listen!
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Applications, applications, applications!
There are several types of applications and college admissions cycles. Do you know the difference?
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Where do I start? Pt. 2
Need more insight on where to start in the college application journey? Take a listen!
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So, where do I start?
Are you curious as to what’s the first steps to consider in the college application process?
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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!
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Pre-College To Do List Book Information
A step by step guide for students (and families) on the college application and scholarship process.
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Help for Middle Class/ Income Families
Middle income families MAY not qualify for Federal #FinancialAid such as #Pellgrants or #Workstudy. So, many question “HOW exactly are we supposed to #payforcollege?” Resources: bit.ly/cshelpshop
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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!
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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!
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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!
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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!
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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!
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Maximize Community Service!
You’ll 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!
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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’re there? During this episode I give you tips on how to maximize your college tour experience!
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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!
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College Admissions Ep. 6
Do you know the difference between regular admission, rolling admissions or early decision? If not, don’t worry! I explain the differences and also share why YOU should reach out to an admissions advisor! You’ll also hear information on the common app.
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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!
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Episode 4 “Important tasks”
Insight and tips on tasks that any high school student (grades 9-12) should be doing NOW.
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Ep. 3 “No Perfect Students”
How high school students can identify colleges or universities to apply to including their safety, reach and target schools.
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How to Select a College -Ep. 2
How to identify colleges and universities including your safety, reach and target schools.
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Welcome Ep. 1
Welcome Ep.1
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
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
HOSTED BY
Khalilah Hall, The Planner LLC
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