I’ve received many great questions about college recommendation letters. It’s in your best interest to get the best possible letter. Here’s how to get started!

I’ve received many great questions about college recommendation letters. It’s in your best interest to get the best possible letter. Here’s how to get started!

169: Recommendation Letters FAQs/Scholarship Binder

Links mentioned:https://sites.allegheny.edu/covid19/https://www.beloit.edu/back-at-beloit/https://www.desu.edu/student-life/student-health-services/covid-19

Links mentioned:<a href="https://sites.allegheny.edu/covid19/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://sites.allegheny.edu/covid19/</a><a href="https://www.beloit.edu/back-at-beloit/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.beloit.edu/back-at-beloit/</a><a href="https://www.desu.edu/student-life/student-health-services/covid-19" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.desu.edu/student-life/student-health-services/covid-19</a>

168: How Colleges Respond During a Crisis/Creating Your Scholarship Tracker

While there’s nothing wrong with being undeclared, it does mean you have to ask yourself slightly different questions when you’re choosing a university. In this episode, Pam talks about what to do when choosing a college whey you don't know your major. In the scholarship segment, Pam shares tips on getting organized by deadlines.

While there’s nothing wrong with being undeclared, it does mean you have to ask yourself slightly different questions when you’re choosing a university. In this episode, Pam talks about what to do when choosing a college whey you don't know your major. In the scholarship segment, Pam shares tips on getting organized by deadlines.

167: Choosing A College When You Don't Know Your Major/Organizing Scholarships By Deadlines

Students make major life decisions about where to go to college and what to do when they get there, without ever having spent time learning about themselves to make informed decisions. In today's episode, Pam talks about how personality tests can be used in the college admissions process. In the scholarship segment, Pam talks about the Coca Cola Scholars Foundation Scholarship.Links mentioned:Free Personality Test https://www.16personalities.com/Coca Cola Scholarship https://www.coca-colascholarsfoundation.org/apply/

Students make major life decisions about where to go to college and what to do when they get there, without ever having spent time learning about themselves to make informed decisions. In today's episode, Pam talks about how personality tests can be used in the college admissions process. In the scholarship segment, Pam talks about the Coca Cola Scholars Foundation Scholarship. Links mentioned:Free Personality Test <a href="https://www.16personalities.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.16personalities.com/</a> Coca Cola Scholarship <a href="https://www.coca-colascholarsfoundation.org/apply/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.coca-colascholarsfoundation.org/apply/</a>

166: Personality Test in College Planning/Coca Cola Scholarship

This month, states all over the U.S. are sponsoring free College Application Month events where students and families can get help with the application process. In this episode, Pam talks about College Admission Month what it is and how you can participate. In our scholarship segment, Pam talks about the Horatio Alger Scholarship.Links mentioned:https://equityinlearning.act.org/acac/states/https://scholars.horatioalger.org/

This month, states all over the U.S. are sponsoring free College Application Month events where students and families can get help with the application process. In this episode, Pam talks about College Admission Month what it is and how you can participate. In our scholarship segment, Pam talks about the Horatio Alger Scholarship. Links mentioned:<a href="https://equityinlearning.act.org/acac/states/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://equityinlearning.act.org/acac/states/</a> <a href="https://scholars.horatioalger.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://scholars.horatioalger.org/</a>

165: College Application Month/Horatio Alger Scholarship

164: How to Stand Out on Applications/Community Service Scholarships

163: Don't Rush to Complete the FAFSA/What Scholarship Judges Want

162: Homework Help/Gates Scholarships

161: Extracurricular Activities During A Pandemic

Are you wondering what to look for in a college? In today’s episode, I am going to talk about factors to consider when choosing a college. In our scholarship segment, I am going to talk about how to find institutional scholarships.

Are you wondering what to look for in a college? In today’s episode, I am going to talk about factors to consider when choosing a college. In our scholarship segment, I am going to talk about how to find institutional scholarships.

160: What Should I Look For In A College

Getting into college and paying for it requires planning along the way. Pam Andrews (aka The Scholarship Shark), provides college admissions and scholarship advice for families with college-bound students. Episodes are short and are designed for students to listen and take action. www.thescholarshipshark.com

I heard Pam speak at a conference and had to check out her podcast. Very informative and personal.

Crystal P.

Host could be more polished in introductions (not simply read bios)

Good content

Getting into college and paying for it requires planning along the way. Pam Andrews (aka The Scholarship Shark), provides college admissions and scholarship advice for families with college-bound students. Episodes are short and are designed for students to listen and take action. <a href="http://www.thescholarshipshark.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.thescholarshipshark.com</a>

The Scholarship Shark Podcast | College Admissions & Financial Aid

February is National Financial Aid Awareness Month.  In this episode, we discuss the six common FAFSA mistakes that impact financial aid. A mistake on your FAFSA can delay the processing of your application for financial aid.  About 30% of all FAFSAs are selected for verification.  Verification is the process to identify and correct common FAFSA […]The post 041:  FAFSA Mistakes that Impact Financial Aid appeared first on The Scholarship Shark.

February is National Financial Aid Awareness Month.  In this episode, we discuss the six common FAFSA mistakes that impact financial aid. A mistake on your FAFSA can delay the processing of your application for financial aid.  About 30% of all FAFSAs are selected for verification.  Verification is the process to identify and correct common FAFSA […]The post <a href="https://www.thescholarshipshark.com/2018/02/21/041-fafsa-mistakes-that-impact-financial-aid/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">041: FAFSA Mistakes that Impact Financial Aid</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.thescholarshipshark.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Scholarship Shark</a>.

041:  FAFSA Mistakes that Impact Financial Aid

If you’re looking for college admissions assistance for yourself or your child who’s a future college student, this episode of The Scholarship Shark should be of particular interest to you. I was recently in attendance at a HBCU College Fair and chatted with a number of admissions counselors. My goal was to learn exactly what […]The post 026: College Admissions Assistance: Advice from College Admissions Counselors appeared first on The Scholarship Shark.

If you’re looking for college admissions assistance for yourself or your child who’s a future college student, this episode of The Scholarship Shark should be of particular interest to you. I was recently in attendance at a HBCU College Fair and chatted with a number of admissions counselors. My goal was to learn exactly what […]The post <a href="https://www.thescholarshipshark.com/2017/10/11/026-college-admissions-assistance-advice-from-college-admissions-counselors/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">026: College Admissions Assistance: Advice from College Admissions Counselors</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.thescholarshipshark.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Scholarship Shark</a>.

026: College Admissions Assistance: Advice from College Admissions Counselors

About Raise Me Raise Me is a free college readiness tool that rewards students with micro-scholarships for their accomplishments throughout high school. The micro-scholarships are created in conjunction with 4-year institutions as a way for high school students to gradually accrue funding. Getting Started To get started, create a profile, add achievements to your portfolio, […]The post 120: Interview With Raise Me appeared first on The Scholarship Shark.

About Raise Me Raise Me is a free college readiness tool that rewards students with micro-scholarships for their accomplishments throughout high school. The micro-scholarships are created in conjunction with 4-year institutions as a way for high school students to gradually accrue funding. Getting Started To get started, create a profile, add achievements to your portfolio, […]The post <a href="https://www.thescholarshipshark.com/2019/11/08/120-interview-with-raise-me/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">120: Interview With Raise Me</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.thescholarshipshark.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Scholarship Shark</a>.

120: Interview With Raise Me

Distinguished Young Women Scholarship ProgramEpisode 87 This episode is the final episode in our series that celebrates the accomplishments and achievements of women! Originally founded in 1958, the Distinguished Young Women Scholarship Program aims to empower young women to reach their full individual potential. This is done through a free program that offers life skills […]The post 087: Distinguished Young Women Scholarship Program appeared first on The Scholarship Shark.

Distinguished Young Women Scholarship ProgramEpisode 87 This episode is the final episode in our series that celebrates the accomplishments and achievements of women! Originally founded in 1958, the Distinguished Young Women Scholarship Program aims to empower young women to reach their full individual potential. This is done through a free program that offers life skills […]The post <a href="https://www.thescholarshipshark.com/2019/03/29/087-distinguishedyw-scholarship-program/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">087: Distinguished Young Women Scholarship Program</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.thescholarshipshark.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Scholarship Shark</a>.

087: Distinguished Young Women Scholarship Program

Scholarships for Families Who Don’t Qualify for Need-Based Aid This podcast is a continuation of our “Ask Pam” series and addresses an important listener question: “What are the top 10 scholarship opportunities for families that will not qualify for need-based financial aid?” Ten places to find scholarships that aren’t need-based: Start with your high school’s […]The post 130: Don’t Qualify for Need-based Aid? (Replay) appeared first on The Scholarship Shark.

Scholarships for Families Who Don’t Qualify for Need-Based Aid This podcast is a continuation of our “Ask Pam” series and addresses an important listener question: “What are the top 10 scholarship opportunities for families that will not qualify for need-based financial aid?” Ten places to find scholarships that aren’t need-based: Start with your high school’s […]The post <a href="https://www.thescholarshipshark.com/2019/12/27/130-dont-qualify-for-need-based-aid-replay/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">130: Don’t Qualify for Need-based Aid? (Replay)</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.thescholarshipshark.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Scholarship Shark</a>.

130: Don’t Qualify for Need-based Aid? (Replay)

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129: AchieveToday Scholarship (Replay)

Three Questions to Ask Colleges About Money There are about 2,500 four-year public and private college and universities in the United States.  Along with focusing on the academic environment, families can focus on college financing by asking these three specific question.   In this episode, we’ll discuss three questions that families should ask colleges about money.  […]The post 053: Three Questions to Ask Colleges About Money appeared first on The Scholarship Shark.

Three Questions to Ask Colleges About Money There are about 2,500 four-year public and private college and universities in the United States.  Along with focusing on the academic environment, families can focus on college financing by asking these three specific question.   In this episode, we’ll discuss three questions that families should ask colleges about money.  […]The post <a href="https://www.thescholarshipshark.com/2018/07/04/053-three-questions-to-ask-colleges-about-money/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">053: Three Questions to Ask Colleges About Money</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.thescholarshipshark.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Scholarship Shark</a>.

053: Three Questions to Ask Colleges About Money

Spring College Planning for High School Juniors The junior year is a turning point for high school students.  Think about this.  You are three-quarters of finished with your high school career and have less than a year to finalize planning for college.  If you have not started planning for college, start now.  In this episode, […]The post 091: Spring College Planning for Juniors appeared first on The Scholarship Shark.

Spring College Planning for High School Juniors The junior year is a turning point for high school students.  Think about this.  You are three-quarters of finished with your high school career and have less than a year to finalize planning for college.  If you have not started planning for college, start now.  In this episode, […]The post <a href="https://www.thescholarshipshark.com/2019/04/26/091-spring-college-planning-for-juniors/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">091: Spring College Planning for Juniors</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.thescholarshipshark.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Scholarship Shark</a>.

091: Spring College Planning for Juniors

  About Scholarship America Established in 1958, Scholarship America is an organization that’s committed to supporting students in paying for college, and advocating for college grant funding legislation. Two Main Pools of Scholarships: Dollars for Scholars – just under 500 chapters in 31 states and the District of Columbia. Search Scholarship America to find a […]The post 126: Interview With Scholarship America appeared first on The Scholarship Shark.

About Scholarship America Established in 1958, Scholarship America is an organization that’s committed to supporting students in paying for college, and advocating for college grant funding legislation. Two Main Pools of Scholarships: Dollars for Scholars – just under 500 chapters in 31 states and the District of Columbia. Search Scholarship America to find a […]The post <a href="https://www.thescholarshipshark.com/2019/11/29/126-interview-with-scholarship-america/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">126: Interview With Scholarship America</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.thescholarshipshark.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Scholarship Shark</a>.

126: Interview With Scholarship America

Four CRITICAL steps that students entering the junior year of high school in the fall should do.The post 014: What You Should Do Prior To Your Child’s Junior Year appeared first on The Scholarship Shark.

Four CRITICAL steps that students entering the junior year of high school in the fall should do.The post <a href="https://www.thescholarshipshark.com/2017/06/21/014-what-you-should-do-prior-to-your-childs-junior-year/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">014: What You Should Do Prior To Your Child’s Junior Year</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.thescholarshipshark.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Scholarship Shark</a>.

014: What You Should Do Prior To Your Child’s Junior Year

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090: Using MOOCs in the College Admissions Process

If you are wondering what the AP Scholar Awards are and why you may want to achieve this designation, then listen to this episode.  What Are the AP Scholar Awards? The AP Scholar Awards are a series of awards given by the College Board to students who have earned a score of 3 or above […]The post 047: AP Scholar Awards appeared first on The Scholarship Shark.

If you are wondering what the AP Scholar Awards are and why you may want to achieve this designation, then listen to this episode.  What Are the AP Scholar Awards? The AP Scholar Awards are a series of awards given by the College Board to students who have earned a score of 3 or above […]The post <a href="https://www.thescholarshipshark.com/2018/05/09/047-ap-scholar-awards/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">047: AP Scholar Awards</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.thescholarshipshark.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Scholarship Shark</a>.

047: AP Scholar Awards

It's a New Year and a great time for new beginnings.  This is the time of year when we focus on setting goals, planning for the future, revisiting our hopes and making resolutions.  Having hopes for the new year is good, but when it comes to the college planning process, HOPE is NOT a strategy.  […]The post #005:  Understanding The 4 Phases Of College Planning appeared first on The Scholarship Shark.

It's a New Year and a great time for new beginnings.  This is the time of year when we focus on setting goals, planning for the future, revisiting our hopes and making resolutions.  Having hopes for the new year is good, but when it comes to the college planning process, HOPE is NOT a strategy.  […]The post <a href="https://www.thescholarshipshark.com/2017/01/18/005-understanding-the-4-phases-of-college-planning-podcast-2/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">#005: Understanding The 4 Phases Of College Planning</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.thescholarshipshark.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Scholarship Shark</a>.

#005:  Understanding The 4 Phases Of College Planning

CLICK HERE to attend the Live Information Session:  College Admissions Academy   Bookoo Scholarship Bookoo is a local, free place to buy and sell stuff from your neighbors. The setup is similar to Craigslist, but more local.   You can email or mail, but you’ll need to print several pages and complete the application. Amount: […]The post 099: July Scholarships appeared first on The Scholarship Shark.

CLICK HERE to attend the Live Information Session:  College Admissions Academy   Bookoo Scholarship Bookoo is a local, free place to buy and sell stuff from your neighbors. The setup is similar to Craigslist, but more local.   You can email or mail, but you’ll need to print several pages and complete the application. Amount: […]The post <a href="https://www.thescholarshipshark.com/2019/06/21/099-july-scholarships/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">099: July Scholarships</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.thescholarshipshark.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Scholarship Shark</a>.

099: July Scholarships

Perhaps you’ve heard of The National Merit Scholarship Program and wonder what you need to do to apply. If so, that’s what this episode of the Scholarship Shark Podcast is all about.  The NMSP is an academic scholarship competition administered by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC), which is a privately funded, not-for-profit organization. This […]The post 024: How to Apply for the National Merit Scholarship, Step by Step appeared first on The Scholarship Shark.

Perhaps you’ve heard of The National Merit Scholarship Program and wonder what you need to do to apply. If so, that’s what this episode of the Scholarship Shark Podcast is all about.  The NMSP is an academic scholarship competition administered by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC), which is a privately funded, not-for-profit organization. This […]The post <a href="https://www.thescholarshipshark.com/2017/10/01/024-how-to-apply-for-the-national-merit-scholarship-step-by-step/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">024: How to Apply for the National Merit Scholarship, Step by Step</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.thescholarshipshark.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Scholarship Shark</a>.

024: How to Apply for the National Merit Scholarship, Step by Step

The USDA/1890 National Scholars Program is a partnership between the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the 1890 Historically Black Land-Grant Universities.  The scholars program provides full tuition, employment, employee benefits, fees, books, and room and board each year for up to 4 years to students pursuing a bachelor's degree at select universities.  In this […]The post #006: Winning the USDA 1890 National Scholars Program appeared first on The Scholarship Shark.

The USDA/1890 National Scholars Program is a partnership between the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the 1890 Historically Black Land-Grant Universities.  The scholars program provides full tuition, employment, employee benefits, fees, books, and room and board each year for up to 4 years to students pursuing a bachelor's degree at select universities.  In this […]The post <a href="https://www.thescholarshipshark.com/2017/01/20/006-winning-the-usda1890-national-scholars-program-podcast-2/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">#006: Winning the USDA 1890 National Scholars Program</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.thescholarshipshark.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Scholarship Shark</a>.

006:  Winning the USDA 1890 National Scholars Program

You may not think that the words free college tuition would be found in the same sentence. It may come as a surprise, but there are, in fact, several colleges across the nation that offer free college tuition. In today’s episode, I am talking about colleges that offer free college tuition, what they are, how […]The post 117: Tuition Free College appeared first on The Scholarship Shark.

You may not think that the words free college tuition would be found in the same sentence. It may come as a surprise, but there are, in fact, several colleges across the nation that offer free college tuition. In today’s episode, I am talking about colleges that offer free college tuition, what they are, how […]The post <a href="https://www.thescholarshipshark.com/2019/10/25/117-tuition-free-college/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">117: Tuition Free College</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.thescholarshipshark.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Scholarship Shark</a>.

117: Tuition Free College

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138: How NOT to Lose Your Scholarship

Daniel Nathanson

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#013:  Success Leaves Clues with Daniel Nathanson

Demystifying the SAT and ACT The ACT and SAT are nationally recognized standardized tests and common admission requirements for US schools.  Both tests have questions that are objective and only have one right answer. A common myth is that elite colleges look more favorably upon SAT than ACT scores. In reality, all colleges and universities […]The post 057:  Demystifying the SAT and ACT appeared first on The Scholarship Shark.

Demystifying the SAT and ACT The ACT and SAT are nationally recognized standardized tests and common admission requirements for US schools.  Both tests have questions that are objective and only have one right answer. A common myth is that elite colleges look more favorably upon SAT than ACT scores. In reality, all colleges and universities […]The post <a href="https://www.thescholarshipshark.com/2018/08/08/demystifying-the-sat-and-act/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">057: Demystifying the SAT and ACT</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.thescholarshipshark.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Scholarship Shark</a>.

057:  Demystifying the SAT and ACT

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