Identification of scholarship databases, application management, and essay writing techniques. Equips students with tools to secure funding through organized tracking and persuasive personal narratives.
A college and career readiness sequence focused on securing financial aid through scholarship research, application drafting, and interview preparation.
A project-based sequence for 10th-grade students to master the complexities of college funding. Students will learn to deconstruct costs, prioritize non-repayable aid, interpret confusing financial aid letters, and design a sustainable borrowing strategy to minimize long-term debt.
A comprehensive 5-lesson unit for 12th-grade students to master the art of writing persuasive, tailored cover letters. Students learn to decode job descriptions, craft compelling narratives, and apply professional business formatting.
A comprehensive guide for undergraduate students to systematically search for, evaluate, and manage scholarship applications. The sequence covers self-auditing, database navigation, ROI analysis, project management, and donor mission alignment.
A 6-session Tier 2 group series for 12th-grade students to explore college and career pathways, develop application skills, and create a personalized post-graduation plan.
Students analyze the financial viability of post-secondary education by calculating total costs, exploring financial aid, and projecting return on investment based on career earnings. The sequence culminates in a strategic financial plan for a chosen educational path.
A 5-lesson sequence for 9th graders introducing college affordability, financial aid types, and budgeting through gamified activities and real-world comparisons.
A comprehensive training program for graduate students preparing for prestigious fellowship interviews, focusing on various formats, research communication, behavioral responses, and intellectual agility.
A comprehensive graduate-level sequence focused on the professional project management of fellowship and scholarship applications. Students learn to build tracking systems, manage recommenders strategically, curate funding-specific CVs, and ensure quality control for final submissions.
A comprehensive sequence for graduate students focusing on the craft of personal statements for competitive fellowships. Students will learn to deconstruct complex prompts, mine their life experiences for compelling hooks, bridge their past achievements with future goals, and tailor their narratives for diverse funding audiences through rigorous revision.
A comprehensive sequence for graduate students to navigate the complex landscape of advanced degree funding, including fellowships, grants, and assistantships. Students will learn to analyze funder missions, leverage niche databases, and build a strategic 12-month funding roadmap.
This sequence guides undergraduate students through building a professional scholarship portfolio and mastering the interview process. Students will transition from document creation (CVs, brag sheets) to interpersonal communication (STAR method, mock interviews), ensuring they present a cohesive and professional narrative to scholarship committees.
This lesson guides 12th-grade students in critically assessing their digital footprint and understanding the importance of online authenticity. Students will learn to curate an online image that aligns with their future academic and professional aspirations through discussions and reflection activities.
This lesson helps 12th graders develop coping strategies, reframe setbacks as learning opportunities, and build emotional resilience when facing rejection from colleges, scholarships, or other opportunities. It utilizes personal reflection and group discussion to help students navigate the transition to post-secondary life.
This single-session lesson helps 11th-grade students understand the critical importance of their junior year in college preparation. Students will explore key components of college readiness, understand application timelines, and set personal academic SMART goals.
A 30-minute lesson for 9th-grade students on creating an academic brag sheet to track achievements, extracurriculars, and skills for future applications and self-reflection.
A comprehensive 40-minute small-group lesson for high school juniors and seniors to navigate the post-secondary enrollment process, covering research, applications, and financial aid.
This interactive lesson guides 12th-grade students through the complexities of the financial aid process, covering grants, scholarships, loans, and work-study, while providing practical steps for completing the FAFSA and CSS Profile.
A small-group (Tier 2) lesson for 12th graders focused on identifying scholarship types, mastering search strategies, and crafting winning applications.
This lesson demystifies the complex world of financial aid, covering FAFSA, scholarships, grants, and loan options specifically for adult students returning to higher education.
A comprehensive 30-minute lesson designed for 12th-grade students to explore post-secondary pathways, including education, careers, and essential life skills for independence.
A comprehensive 60-minute lesson for high school students about digital footprints, active vs. passive data collection, and long-term consequences of online behavior.
A Tier 2 small group session for 12th graders focused on navigating the scholarship application process, understanding scholarship types, and application strategies.
A Tier 2 small group lesson designed to demystify the college and technical school enrollment process for high school juniors and seniors, breaking it down into five manageable steps.
