College Compass: By Experts at Scholarship.org

Ep.13 - How to Secure Scholarships

Do you need advice on how to find and secure scholarships? November is National Scholarship Month! To celebrate, we're diving into the world of scholarships. How you can find them and secure them for your college journey. Joining us is Dr. Kristina Taylor, Dr. Taylor is the Director of the College & Career Center at Cypress Bay High School in Weston, Florida. She was named the 2023–2024 BRACE Advisor of the Year for her dedication to helping students earn college acceptances and scholarships. She'll share the strategies and advice she gives her own students so you can strengthen your scholarship search. We're also welcoming back a familiar voice, Leslie Cornwell, our Vice President of Scholar Services. Leslie works directly with applicants throughout the selection process for our own scholarships. She'll be tackling some of the biggest misconceptions and common questions you might have as you apply for a scholarship.

Ep. 12 - Need Internship Advice?

Are you ready to land an internship that gives you real-world experience in your field? In this episode of College Compass: By Experts at Scholarship.org, you'll learn how to find the right internships, prepare strong applications, and take the right steps to secure valuable opportunities. Our guest, Chloe Bradigan, Talent Acquisition Manager at Enterprise Mobility, works directly with college students through her company's internship program. She's seen what makes applicants stand out and what holds them back. Chloe shares insider tips on how you can impress recruiters, ace the interview process, and make the most of your internship so it can lead to future career opportunities. If you're serious about landing your next internship, this episode is for you!

Ep. 11 - How to Get Involved on Campus

Looking to get more involved on campus but not sure where to start? In this episode of College Compass: By Experts at Scholarship.org, we explore how to find the right college clubs and student organizations, build a strong sense of community, and still balance your academics. Joining us is 2022 Snow Scholar, Shoaib Chaudhry, a senior at the University of Florida pursuing a B.S. in Computer Science with a minor in Business Administration. Shoaib shares his personal journey of campus involvement. From serving as a UF Ambassador to co-founding Florida Tech Pathways, a student-led organization helping students break into top tech careers. Tune in for practical tips on how to make the most of your college experience, expand your network, and set yourself up for future success!

Ep. 10 - Budgeting with Kali

Today's topic is crucial for everyone: BUDGETING. We're joined by two incredible guests: Kali Williams, a friend of the Fund and Director of Sales at Oceans 234, and 2023 Snow Scholar, Melyne Cineas. Kali is a first-generation college graduate who attended Florida State University for her undergraduate degree and went on to earn her graduate degree from Florida Atlantic University. While in college, she created a personal budgeting system to manage her expenses and financial aid. Now, she trains our Snow Scholars on how to apply that same system to their own lives to help them take control of their finances. Also joining us is Melyne Cineas, a 2023 Snow Scholar who just earned her Associate's Degree from Palm Beach State College. This fall, she is moving up to Florida State University to pursue her Bachelor's Degree. As she prepares to live on her own for the first time, Melyne is seeking financial advice to help her feel confident and prepared. We thought this episode would be the perfect opportunity to include her in the conversation and give her a chance to get real-time guidance from Kali.

Ep. 9 - Katie's College Application Playbook

In today's episode, we're diving into college prep for rising seniors with expert advice straight from the co-author of All the Wisdom and None of the Junk, Katie Kramer. Katie is the President and CEO of the Boettcher Foundation, a non-profit organization based in Denver, Colorado who believes in the promise of Colorado and the potential of Coloradans and invests in people, programs, and organizations across the state to provide a foundation for transformational impact. As president and CEO, Katie has come full circle with the Boettcher Foundation. She was selected as a Boettcher Scholar in 1993 and has been at the Foundation in various roles since 1997. Katie and her colleague wrote and published All the Wisdom and None of the Junk: Secrets of Applying for College Admission and Scholarships (originally published in 2017) to demystify the scholarship selection process and help the next generation apply for college and scholarships. The second edition of the book will be released later this year. Katie joins us to share must-know tips from her book.