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The Scholarship GPS Podcast: Your Directions to a Debt-Free College Degree

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The Scholarship GPS Podcast features Dave The Scholarship Coach, who brings you the latest scholarship information, interviews with college-prep experts, and much more. It is perfect for students and parents who want to earn a debt-free college degree.

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College Admissions Essay Advice for Juniors from Dr. P. + 5 Scholarship Opportunities for Students in Grades 9 through College!

Episode 1007

Monday, February 24, 2025 • Duration 37:13

Dominique Padurano, or Dr. P. as she is known, founded Crimson Coaching to help all students fulfill their potential. A Harvard grad, Dr. P. has experience as a high school teacher and tutor. In 2014, she opened Crimson Coaching, where she helps students in several ways, including as a college counselor and essay coach.

In our conversation, Dr. P and I discussed:

Why a family would want to work with a college essay coach
The ideal college essay writing timeline for students applying for the first time
How involved should parents be during their child’s college essay-writing journey
What makes Dr. P different than college essay coaches
Advice for students about to embark on the college essay-writing journey
And much more…

To connect with Dr. P., email her at info@crimsoncoaching.com, visit the Crimson Coaching website or her YouTube Channel.

Dr. P. and I are hosting a FREE webinar on Thursday, March 13th, at 7:00 pm Eastern Time.

Crimson Coaching's President and Head Coach, Dr. P. (Dominique Padurano, Ph.D.) and Scholarship GPS's Creator and Coach Dave Peterson team up to share how students of any age can start preparing NOW to apply for outside college scholarships that could lead to a low- or NO-cost college degree. Students, parents, grandparents, and other loved ones are encouraged to attend -- with notebook and pen -- and to share news of this actionable webinar far and wide.

Click here to register: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/BGQq-1BYSBSdjpa3eRSX4A#/registration

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Scholarship season for the Class of 2026 is officially open!

The Bryan Cameron Foundation Scholarship is just the first of the many HUGE scholarship opportunities your Class of 2026 student will have over the next 17 months. Starting your scholarship journey now provides your student with many advantages, including:

Getting a head start with scholarships compared to their peers
More opportunities to earn scholarships
Resume enhancement (a scholarship win on a resume looks great!)
Improved writing skills (needed to do well in college!)
Preparation for the huge scholarships open during senior year
Great practice for the college admissions process
The opportunity to build a set of re-usable essays for future scholarship applications
And much more

However, most families struggle with the scholarship process, which is why we are proud to introduce…

The Class of 2026 Scholarship Navigator Program

This program includes:

Bi-weekly webinars: A new topic or scholarship will be covered in depth during these live webinars. Plus, time will be allotted for Q&A.
Online Support: You'll have direct email access to Dave The Scholarship Coach, a seasoned expert in the field. Dave is here to help you navigate the complex world of scholarships and get your questions answered!
A custom list of scholarships for which your Class of 2026 grad is eligible. Your student’s custom list will include a minimum of 20 scholarships, including national and local scholarships (if local scholarships are available) and a mix of small and large scholarships.
Personalized help with one scholarship application & essay each week. These can be any scholarships of your choice, not just scholarships from your custom list.
Access to the Scholarship GPS Course, where students can learn best practices for scholarship success. Lessons include: How/Where to find scholarships, application and essay best practices, sample scholarship-winning essays, and much more.

Best of all, the program is available for just $47/month! You may cancel anytime.

To get started, go to https://www.scholarshipgps.com/2026navigator

Sign up before March 1, 2025, and get a free copy of the book, "Straight From The Admissions Office: Insider Strategies for College Applications” by Dr. John Durante. This practical resource contains hundreds of tricks, tips, shortcuts, and strategies. Whether you’re a student or parent, John Durante will equip you with the knowledge and confidence you need to tackle the college application process head-on.

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Check out this Scholarship GPS student who won a $5000 scholarship! Read the article here. This student is only a high school sophomore and already has accumulated $15,000 in scholarship wins! That’s why I suggest starting on your student’s scholarship journey early.

Did you know that more than 50% of Scholarship GPS students who entered the VFW Voice of Democracy Contest in 2023 and 2024 won scholarships? Your student could be next! Check out our Class of 2026 program here and our program for high school sophomores and freshmen here.

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Clarity for College Admissions & Scholarship Success + 5 Scholarship Opportunities

Episode 1006

Monday, February 17, 2025 • Duration 52:28

For over a decade, Lisa Marker-Robbins has helped nearly 4,000 high school students and young adults gain the insight, experiences, and confidence they need to embark on their post-high school path.

Along the way, however, she noticed an alarming trend: Teens struggled to find their true purpose - devastatingly impacting the student’s college admissions and scholarship success.

In our conversation, Lisa shared:

Why strong GPAs and high test scores may not be enough to gain admittance to your student’s dream college.
Why “knowing where you want to go” is critical for college admissions and scholarships.
Why your teen is NOT too young to get clarity on their future college major and career, and how most of the world is better preparing teens for career clarity.
The role of college major clarity in college admissions, based on actual data from the colleges.
Why high self-awareness is critical for a student’s future success with college admissions and scholarships.

Lisa has a complimentary video on “How to guide your teen to choose the right major, college, & career” that she created for parents (and students), and she’s given me permission to share this with my audience! In this, she’ll cover:

How flipping the script on the college admissions process can help ensure an on-time (and on budget!) graduation and a career your teen will love.

How to know *beyond any doubt* that your teen has chosen the right college, major, and career path, and hasn’t based their decision on luck, picked the “safe” option, or inadvertently restricted their potential.

How to ensure your teen’s senior year choices don't trap them in an unsuitable major or close the door on an opportunity no amount of money or persuasion can open.

Click here to watch Lisa’s complimentary video, “How to guide your teen to choose the right major, college, & career,” here:

12 Days of Christmas Scholarship Gifts & Why Everything You Know About the SAT is Wrong & 6 Scholarship Opportunities

Episode 997

Monday, December 16, 2024 • Duration 47:45

The 12 Days of Christmas Scholarship Gifts: I’m gifting my loyal readers something to help them on their scholarship and/or college-bound journey. So, the best way to learn about these gifts is by subscribing to the Your Daily Scholarship Newsletter. To subscribe for free, go to NoDebtCollege.Substack.com

By subscribing, you will get the rest of the 12 Days of Christmas Scholarship Gift offers delivered to your inbox every day.

Day 1 Gift: A FREE College Planning Timeline! Click here to get your free copy: https://www.scholarshipgps.com//timeline

Day 2 Gift: A FREE SAT Reading and Writing Diagnostic! To get this valuable tool that provides instant feedback on the question types and concepts your student needs to focus on, go to WalkerTestPrep.com/ScholarshipGPS

Day 3 Gift: The Personal Narrative Mini-Course for just $17! A strong Personal Narrative is critical for scholarship success. In this mini-course, you will learn about the Five Pillars used to build a student's Personal Narrative, as well as a lesson on responding to one of the most common scholarship essay topics in which a strong Personal Narrative is critical. This program normally sells for $77, but use coupon code DAY3 to get the Personal Narrative Mini-Course for just $17! This offer expires Christmas Day, so click here to sign up today: https://www.scholarshipgps.com/personal-narrative-mini-course

Learn about the rest of the 12 Scholarship Christmas Gifts by subscribing for free to the Your Daily Scholarship newsletter: NoDebtCollege.Substack.com

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Scholarships for High School Students of All Ages, and a Major Announcement from Scholarship GPS!

Episode 996

Monday, December 9, 2024 • Duration 27:46

The Scholarship Bootcamp provides personalized help with three scholarship applications and essays of your choice (up to 2500 words each). We will go through up to five rounds of review, feedback, and editing for each scholarship to help you submit your best scholarship application.

The Scholarship Bootcamp also includes lifetime access to the Scholarship GPS Course, where you will learn how and where to find scholarships, how to pick the best scholarships based on your student’s unique profile, and tips and suggestions for scholarship essays.

So that we provide the highest quality, personalized scholarship essay help possible, the number of spots available for the Scholarship Bootcamp is limited. So, click here to sign up for the Scholarship Bootcamp today.

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$100,000+ in Scholarship Opportunities + A Resource For Matching Students With Christian Colleges

Episode 995

Monday, December 2, 2024 • Duration 32:12

This week's featured scholarships:

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Holiday Shopping for College-Bound Teens and Students:

Custom diploma and other frames from Church Hill Classics: Use discount code Dave2024 to get $15 off orders of $100 when shopping at https://diplomaframe.com/DaveFrames.
“Go To Class: How to Succeed at College” by Karen Dentler - the perfect gift book for your college-bound teen. Available on Amazon.

I recommend waiting until your student has committed to a college before buying most of their dorm needs so you know exactly what the school allows and recommends. However, a few items are universally needed, no matter which college, dorm, or apartment your student ends up in. Here are a few of those items:

Why Admissions is the Least Important Part of Your Student's College Experience According to 20+ Year College Expert + 5 Scholarship Opportunities

Episode 994

Monday, November 25, 2024 • Duration 37:46

I recently spoke with Karen Dentler, author of the gift book, “Go to Class: How to Succeed at College.” Karen has over 20 years of experience in higher education. She has held positions in student life and academic administration at Rutgers University, Princeton University, and Carnegie Mellon University. Dentler has her MA in higher education from the University of Michigan and a BA in philosophy from Colgate University.

In our conversation, Karen shared:

Her number one tip for success for inbound college students!
The role of parents in the life of their college student
Why admissions is the least important part of your student’s college experience (and what IS the most important part)
And much more…

Karen's gift book, “Go to Class: How to Succeed at College” makes the perfect gift for your college-bound student. Order your copy on Amazon or on Karen’s website, CollegeGiftBook.com.

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Announcing the Scholarship Bootcamp!

You asked for it, and now it’s here!

The Scholarship Bootcamp offers students lifetime access to the Scholarship GPS Course to learn how to find, prioritize, and apply for scholarships.

This unique program also includes personalized reviews, feedback, and editing help for three different scholarship applications of your choice, including essays of up to 2500 words.

You could even have me help you with your entry for the Dominguez Law Firm Collegiate Scholarship! Plus, with access to the Scholarship GPS Course, you’ll learn how to craft a strong Personal Narrative, which is critical for this scholarship.

If purchased separately, this program would cost $428. However, the Scholarship Bootcamp is offered at a special price of just $247! Click here to sign up today:

Seven Personal Narrative Scholarships & The Foundational Element Essential for Scholarship Success

Episode 993

Monday, November 18, 2024 • Duration 38:35

In last week’s episode, I shared my interview with Lisa Marker-Robbins, who has helped nearly 4,000 high school students and young adults gain the insight, experiences, and confidence they need to embark on their post-high school path.

In that conversation, we discussed why strong GPAs and high test scores may not be enough for your student to gain admittance to their dream college. Today, Lisa was kind enough to let me share an episode of her College and Career Clarity Podcast.

At many schools, like the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, prospective students must apply to a specific major when applying to college during the high school senior year. Since this is not standard at all colleges, it can be a confusing hurdle for many high schoolers and their families – but it doesn’t have to be. What does this mean for your teen? In this episode of the College and Career Clarity Podcast, Lisa Marker-Robbins speaks with Andy Borst, UIUC’s Director of Undergraduate Admissions, you’ll learn how college major-based admissions works and how to set your teen up to successfully navigate the process.

Although it can sometimes seem like it, admissions officers aren’t in the business of crushing your teen’s dreams. In fact, they want to make things possible for as many students as they can, and that’s where a college major-based admissions process can come into play. Each university can only accommodate a certain number of students in each program, so this type of application can help admissions staff focus on the students that are truly interested in the major and most likely to thrive.

When it comes to schools that admit by major, you might be surprised to learn that certain majors at these schools might be restricted to your student applying only as a 12th grader. For instance, if your child wants to study Computer Science at UIUC, they can only be admitted as a freshman or a transfer from another school. This means it’s crucial that your student does the work in high school to identify a college major that aligns to their wiring.

Andy warns not to try to take a shortcut into these highly competitive majors by applying for a different major in the hopes of transferring into your student’s desired field later. Trying to game the system isn’t wise. In these cases, your teen will be better off attending a different university where they have an assured start in their top choice major.

Highlights In a recent interview, the mom of a $111,000 scholarship winner said that college major and career clarity are ‘essential’ for success with scholarships!

Clarity for College Admissions & Scholarship Success + Over $100,000 in Scholarship Opportunities!

Episode 992

Monday, November 11, 2024 • Duration 43:32

For over a decade, Lisa Marker-Robbins has helped nearly 4,000 high school students and young adults gain the insight, experiences, and confidence they need to embark on their post-high school path.

Along the way, however, she noticed an alarming trend: Teens struggled to find their true purpose - devastatingly impacting the student’s college admissions and scholarship success.

In our conversation, Lisa shared:

Why strong GPAs and high test scores may not be enough to gain admittance to your student’s dream college.
Why “knowing where you want to go” is critical for college admissions and scholarships.
Why your teen is NOT too young to get clarity on their future college major and career, and how most of the world is better preparing teens for career clarity.
The role of college major clarity in college admissions, based on actual data from the colleges.
Why high self-awareness is critical for a student’s future success with college admissions and scholarships.

How flipping the script on the college admissions process can help ensure an on-time (and on budget!) graduation and a career your teen will love.

How to know *beyond any doubt* that your teen has chosen the right college, major, and career path, and hasn’t based their decision on luck, picked the “safe” option, or inadvertently restricted their potential.

How to ensure your teen’s senior year choices don't trap them in an unsuitable major or close the door on an opportunity no amount of money or persuasion can open.

Click here to watch Lisa’s complimentary video, “How to guide your teen to choose the right major, college, & career,” here:

Full-Ride Scholarship + Mom of $111,000 Scholarship Winner Shares Advice + Scholarships for Middle, High School, and College Students

Episode 991

Monday, November 4, 2024 • Duration 57:01

The Scholarship Bootcamp provides lifetime access for your entire family to the Scholarship GPS Course, where you will learn how and where to find scholarships, how to prioritize scholarships based on your student’s unique profile, and how to build your student’s Personal Narrative, which Audria said was essential for her son’s scholarship success.

Plus, you will also get my help with three scholarship applications and essays of your choice!

So, to get the same level of support that I gave to Audria and her son, sign up for the Scholarship Bootcamp today.

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Professional Proofreader Shares Tips & Scholarship Success + $20K & $30K Scholarship Opportunities

Episode 990

Monday, October 28, 2024 • Duration 27:36

Is the cost of your child's college education keeping you up at night?

Is your college savings plan insufficient or non-existent?

Are you worried that your student will be paying back student loans for the rest of their life?

Those were my fears, too!

I didn't want my son to be burdened with student loans for 20+ years of his life. But, I had failed to save enough money to pay for his college degree. So, I coached him to win nearly $100,000 in scholarships, and he's now a debt-free college graduate!

Students don't need a perfect 4.0 GPA to win scholarships!

Average students can win scholarships if they know how.

Students don't have to come from a low-income household to win scholarships!

Most scholarships don't even ask about a student's financial situation.

Students don't have to be star athletes to win scholarships!

Sports scholarships make up a tiny fraction of the scholarships out there.

Having success with scholarships requires a plan, and that’s what Scholarship GPS provides.

The course features concise video lessons designed to seamlessly fit into your busy schedule, allowing you to learn at your own pace. Throughout the course, you'll acquire essential scholarship skills, including:

- How to identify the best scholarships based on your student's profile

- Tips and best practices for scholarship applications, essays, and projects

- The importance of crafting your student's Personal Narrative, a key element in winning scholarships

Additionally, you will have access to helpful tools such as:

- A scholarship tracking tool preloaded with quick and easy no-essay scholarships for immediate application

- A scholarship checklist template to ensure completion of applications

- An activity log to track your student's volunteer experiences

Now is your last chance to get lifetime access to the Scholarship GPS Course at the introductory rate of just $97. Cheyenne Alexander is generously offering my listeners to proofread the first 250 words of a scholarship essay FOR FREE when you sign up for the Scholarship GPS Course. To get this offer, you MUST purchase the Scholarship GPS Course using this link:

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