I recently spoke with Warren Buck of Future Finders. Warren’s background as a teacher and principal informs his work today, helping students with college and career planning.

In our conversation, Warren and I discussed:

• The proper use of AI in college planning and essays

• How to build a weighted college list that works for your teen

• The importance of including your budget in your college planning process

• How scholarships can open additional college options

• Why high stats are not enough to secure admissions and scholarships, and how to stand out with your applications

• Future planning for both college-bound and non-college-bound students

To connect with Warren, go to futurefindersllc.com

Today's video is also available on YouTube.

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This Week's Featured Scholarships:

• $20,000 Coca-Cola Scholarship
• $4000 10x Digital Marketing Scholarship
• $10,000 Jack Kent Cooke Young Artist Award
• Weekender: $1300 CollegeXpress Back-to-School Scholarship

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The Class of 2026 Scholarship Navigator Program includes:

• Review, feedback, and editing of your scholarships essay.

• Access to the Scholarship GPS video course, which includes a lesson on the Elks Most Valuable Student Scholarship.

• A custom list of scholarships for your Class of 2026 student to apply for, based on their unique profile.

• Online support for your scholarship questions.

Click here to learn more and sign up today: https://www.scholarshipgps.com/2026navigator

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At RISE, they redefine academic excellence by empowering ambitious students through personalized mentorship and transformative educational opportunities. Recognizing that young scholars need more than traditional learning, they connect them with mentors from Oxbridge and Ivy League colleges. Their tailored programs in research, interview preparation, and academic tutoring nurture curiosity, build essential skills, and inspire the next generation of leaders and innovators.

Yash Mundada came through the UK’s grammar school system and later cracked India’s toughest engineering entrance exams. Along the way, he kept noticing a pattern: incredibly talented students were missing out on research opportunities simply because they didn’t have the right access.

That’s why he and his partner started RISE Research.

Click here to learn more about RISE Global Education, and be sure to tell them you heard this interview to get a discount!

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To find out more about how Lisa and Flourish Coaching work with students like yours to help them gain clarity on their future college major and career, click here: https://courses.flourishcoachingco.com/a/2148004629/PLHdxFCx

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This Week's Featured Scholarships:

• $3000 Asbestos.com Scholarship
• $5000 Workamajig’s Creative Impact Scholarship
• Lumiere Scholars Essay Award
• $30,000 Elk's Most Valuable Student Scholarship
• Weekender: $1000 No Essay Scholarship

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The Class of 2026 Scholarship Navigator Program includes:

• Review, feedback, and editing of your scholarships essay.

• Access to the Scholarship GPS video course, which includes a lesson on the Elks Most Valuable Student Scholarship.

• A custom list of scholarships for your Class of 2026 student to apply for, based on their unique profile.

• Online support for your scholarship questions.

Click here to learn more and sign up today: https://www.scholarshipgps.com/2026navigator

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Did you know that high school students can do college-level research that may actually be published in academic journals? That’s where Horizon comes in. Horizon Academic Research Program was founded in 2016 to give a platform to the world’s best young researchers. Horizon was founded by Columbia University alums with a strong belief in how early access to research can shape the lives of future leaders. Over the last 8 years, Horizon has worked with 1000+ students and 100+ instructors from over 30 countries.

I spoke with Dr. Sarah Carlo, Program Director at Horizon. In our conversation, we discussed:

• The benefits of doing academic research as a high school student

• How college-level research differs from most “research” done at the high school level

• The types of research opportunities open to high school students

• How a research project can help with college admissions and scholarships

• And much more…

Click here to learn more about Horizon, and be sure to tell them you heard this interview to get a discount! https://horizoninspires.com/

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To find out more about how Lisa and Flourish Coaching work with students like yours to help them gain clarity on their future college major and career, click here: https://courses.flourishcoachingco.com/a/2148004629/PLHdxFCx

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This Week's Featured Scholarships:

• Driver Education Initiative Award Scholarship
• $1000 GBV Service Scholarship
• $1000 Care Throughout the Ages Scholarship
• $1000 Who Inspires You Scholarship
• $1000 Cyberbullying Awareness Scholarship
• Weekender: $1000 No Essay Scholarship

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Unlock your student's potential with the Scholarship Navigator Program, a comprehensive program designed to jumpstart their scholarship journey and provide invaluable ongoing support. With our program, your student will gain access to a personalized list of scholarships tailored to their unique profile, ensuring they can apply for opportunities that resonate with their passions and experiences.

But we don’t stop there! Your student will receive expert guidance on their scholarship applications and essays, including personalized reviews, constructive feedback, and editing assistance from Dave the Scholarship Coach.

Both students and parents can take advantage of direct support for all scholarship-related questions, available through email and exclusive client-only Zoom meetings.

We proudly offer Scholarship Navigator programs for college students and high school students in the Class of 2026, Class of 2027, as well as for sophomores and freshmen.

Empower your student to seize their future—enroll today!

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Macayla is a first-year college student who has earned multiple scholarships. She jumpstarted her scholarship journey as one of my Class of 2024 scholarship coaching students. Macayla and her mom, Leslie, share their thoughts on how having success with scholarships is a process, the benefits of scholarships beyond the money for college, and much more. Listen to my interview with Macayla and her mom, Leslie, to hear their tips and suggestions for students on their own scholarship journey.

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Did you know that when our kids turn 18, we lose the legal ability to help them in medical and financial emergencies? If your child is turning 18, whether they are going away to college or remaining at home, please consider getting a Power of Attorney in place. You can use my discount code, ScholarshipCoach20, to take 20% off the total price at Mama Bear Legal Forms.

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This Week's Featured Scholarships:

• Underdog Scholarship
• $2,000 No Essay Scholarship
• Capital Auto Auction STEM Scholarship
• $2500 SoFi Scholarship Giveaway
• CollegeXpress Scholarship Sweepstakes

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Unlock your student's potential with the Scholarship Navigator Program, a comprehensive program designed to jumpstart their scholarship journey and provide invaluable ongoing support. With our program, your student will gain access to a personalized list of scholarships tailored to their unique profile, ensuring they can apply for opportunities that resonate with their passions and experiences.

But we don’t stop there! Your student will receive expert guidance on their scholarship applications and essays, including personalized reviews, constructive feedback, and editing assistance from Dave the Scholarship Coach.

Both students and parents can take advantage of direct support for all scholarship-related questions, available through email and exclusive client-only Zoom meetings.

We proudly offer Scholarship Navigator programs for college students and high school students in the Class of 2026, Class of 2027, as well as for sophomores and freshmen.

Empower your student to seize their future—enroll today!

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I recently spoke with Katie Azevedo of School Habits. Having taught in both public and private school systems, Katie has seen firsthand how our students are expected to learn, but they are rarely given the tools or strategies to do so.

Since 2006, she has personally coached thousands of students, one-on-one, on standardized tests (SAT/ACT, SSAT, GRE), application essays, study skills, executive functions, and writing and reading instruction.

Katie works with students in grade 6 through graduate school, as well as adults looking to further their work productivity habits.

In our conversation, Katie explains what studying IS and what studying IS NOT. She provides ideas to help students improve their study habits and also discusses how studying in college often differs from the study skills that may have worked in high school. Katie also talks about some of the systems that students need in place to support their study habits. And Katie even tells us about the most overlooked skill that students need for success - and that skill may surprise you!

You can access her free training, How to Help Your Student Handle School Like a Pro Without Study Frustration, Assignment Overwhelm, or All the Drama, here: https://www.schoolhabitsuniversity.com/freetraining

Finally, please check out Katie’s fantastic podcast, Learn and Work Smarter.

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This Week's Featured Scholarships:

• $1000 Strong Work Ethic Scholarship
• $1500 Flavor of the Month Scholarship
• $1000 MoolahSPOT Scholarship
• $1000 Courage to Grow Scholarship
• $2000 Bachus & Schanker Scholarship
• $1000 Appily Easy Money Scholarship

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Unlock your student's potential with the Scholarship Navigator Program, a comprehensive program designed to jumpstart their scholarship journey and provide invaluable ongoing support. With our program, your student will gain access to a personalized list of scholarships tailored to their unique profile, ensuring they can apply for opportunities that resonate with their passions and experiences.

But we don’t stop there! Your student will receive expert guidance on their scholarship applications and essays, including personalized reviews, constructive feedback, and editing assistance from Dave the Scholarship Coach.

Both students and parents can take advantage of direct support for all scholarship-related questions, available through email and exclusive client-only Zoom meetings.

We proudly offer Scholarship Navigator programs for college students and high school students in the Class of 2026, Class of 2027, as well as for sophomores and freshmen.

Empower your student to seize their future—enroll today!

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I recently spoke with Vida John of Vida John Tutoring. Vida is dedicated to helping motivated students excel in math problem-solving and competition math. She uses the Art of Problem Solving curriculum to help students understand, develop, and use their problem-solving techniques for math success!

• In our conversation, Vida and I discussed:
• Some of the not-so-obvious benefits of participating in math competitions
• Similar competitions or organizations for students interested in things besides math, like history, writing, or other academic pursuits
• How participating in these types of organizations or competitions helps when it comes to college admissions
• A unique scholarship opportunity

To connect with Vida, go to vidajohntutoring.com

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This Week's Featured Scholarships:

• Gen and Kelly Tanabe Think About Your Future Scholarship (You can order the Tanabe's fantastic scholarship book here)
• $2500 Build a Better Future Scholarship
• $1500 “First Step” to Distraction-Free Driving Scholarship
• World's Only Minecraft Scholarship
• $1000 Conflict Conquerer Scholarship
• CollegeXpress No Essay Scholarship

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It’s not too late to join the Scholarship Summer Camp. Click here to get started today: https://www.scholarshipgps.com/summercamp

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Many students want to pursue an internship, but struggle to find one that aligns with their interests. That’s where Ladder Internships comes in. I recently spoke with Rachel Berkower of Ladder Internships.

In our conversation, we discussed:

• What kind of students are the best fit for Ladder Internships

• The types of internships that are available

• How Ladder Internships help students in their college application and beyond

• And much more…

To learn more about Ladder Internships, click here: https://www.ladderinternships.com/

Be sure to tell them you heard this interview to save 10%!

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This Week's Featured Scholarships:

• $1000 KB Delta College Scholarship
• $1500 Financial Empowerment Scholarship
• $2000 GeneTex Scholarship
• $2000 Office Chairs Unlimited Scholarship
• $2000 HireAHelper Skilled Trade & Technology Scholarship
• $5000 Christian College Scholarship

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