Services
Scholarship Preparation and Tracking
Starting with the Basics
What are scholarships?
- Why are they needed?
- Are internships paid or unpaid?
- What is an apprenticeship?
- What is the family’s plan to fund post-high school programs?
Determining the student's profile for funding
- What is your grade point average (G.P.A.)?
- What are your interests or hobbies?
- Tell me about your ideal job and why you believe it is the best fit for you.
- Have you applied for any internships? apprenticeships?
- Tell me about your coursework. Any honors? AP? IB? business applications?
- Have you ever had a life experience which impacted your schooling?
Making time to complete applications
Generations College & Career Services recommends 60-120 minutes per week of dedicated time for post-high school funding applications (scholarships, grant applications, follow up, etc.)
Eight Ways to Take Control of Your Time
(attributed to bigfuture.collegeboard.org)
1. Make a to-do list every day
Put the most important tasks at the top, even if they’re things you dread, and tackle them first. Don’t forget to list things you want to do so you have items to look forward to. Try motivating yourself with a reward if you complete everything on your list.
2. Keep your work with you
This way, you can get something done if you have extra time, such as while you’re on the bus or waiting for an appointment.
3. Don’t be afraid to say no
It’s OK to say “no” if a friend asks you to go to a movie one night, but you have a test the next morning. Instead, find a time that works for both of you to see the movie.
4. Find your productive time
Are you a morning person or a night person? You’ll be more efficient if you work when you’re at your best.
5. Create a dedicated study time
One of the most important time management tips for high school students is to set up a time devoted only to studying or homework. Shut off your phone. Respond to calls or texts only when your work is finished. Texting or engaging online during this time is distracting.
6. Budget your time
Figure out how much time you usually spend on your activities. Then create a weekly schedule to follow. Determine how much free time you have before you add any commitments. And remember to schedule time to relax.
7. Don’t get sidetracked
If you find that you’re wasting time on unimportant things, you need to stop, check your to-do list, and get back to what’s at the top. You may be procrastinating because you need to figure out how to move forward on a school project. If that’s the problem, check with your teacher to clear things up so you can get moving.
8. Get a good night’s sleep
Your brain needs rest to perform at its peak. If it’s time to sleep, put the things you still need to accomplish on the next day’s to-do list, and go to bed.