One Stop Shopping

Shopping for a college or university in South Carolina? Check out this site that will link you to every college and university in this state!

Does the word TEST scare you?

Although there are an increasing number of schools that are "test optional" many colleges and universities still rely heavily upon the test score from one Saturday morning. This can be a killer if you are a student who loses confidence upon the very notion of testing. The Workbook for Test Success was written by performance coach Ben Bernstein, PhD and the subtitle tells it all: How to be Calm, Confident, & Focused on Any Test. The book begins with a helpful pre-test at that allows students to zero in on their own test performance challenges and directs them to information specific to that challenge. Each chapter provides tools that, when used, may help a student increase their performance. So, if you are someone that hasn't reached top performance on the SAT or ACT, then perhaps this is a resource for you.


Disclaimer: A copy of the book was received from the author for review. The opinions are my own.

ONLINE College Fair

Want an opportunity to speak with colleges from around the country? Log in to College Week Live on March 24, and 25. It's free and you may just find your perfect fit!

It is never too late!

Are you a senior that has not yet applied to collegeg? Did you just decide it was too late? Then think again! There are still plenty of colleges accepting applications for the Fall 2010 semester. Come to E109 for help in finding a college that fits your needs.

Filling out Scholarship Applications

Sometimes we are in a hurry. But sometimes being in a hurry can hurt our opportunities for being awarded scholarship money. So, prior to beginning any application, read the directions.

Did you know that applications can be thrown out because the essay was typed instead of handwritten or handwritten instead of being typed. Or the envelope was not the size stated on the directions. Or, and this is often student's biggest mistake, the essay didn't answer the question that was asked.

It isn't that organizations don't want you to get money. They just want to make sure they award the student who takes the time to complete their application correctly. Today's tip: Read the directions carefully. Then follow them. Money is out there, go and get it.

Preparation for College

Essays. What comes to mind when you hear that word? Fear is commonly the answer that is given. So how about taking the "fear" out of the word essay. "I don't know what to write about." " I don't know how to prepare." Both of these fears are understandable, but let's take the unknown, that often leads to the fear, and make it a known. Check out this website that offers you a peek at the most commonly found essay prompts. Knowing what to expect may help quell any fears you may have!

Want to teach?

The education field is always in need of future teachers with a passion for students. Our federal and state government have recognized the need to support students pursuing a career in this field.

The Teacher Education Assistance for College and Higher Education (TEACH) Grant Program provides grants of up to $4,000 per year to students who intend to teach in a public or
private elementary or secondary school that serves students from low-income families. You must complete the FAFSA and indicate your plans to pursue a career in teaching. South Carolina also provides an opportunity for a specific loan which MAY be repaid by the state. It is called the South Carolina Teachers Loan Program and it is administered by South Carolina Student Loan. Click on the links to see if you may be eligible and interested in either or both of these opportunities.