A scam:
• Indicates you won an award for which you didn’t apply
• Does not supply valid contact information
• Guarantees you will win an award
• Requires personal financial information (such as, credit
card numbers or checking account numbers) to verify or
hold a scholarship
• Charges a fee to apply for a scholarship

For assistance in the college search and selection process, contact the College Resource Center at www.crccolumbusga.com or call 706-366-2993.

According to a recent article by Jeff Reeves in the USA Today here are a couple of helpful resources:

An Introduction to 529 Plans by the SEC
SavingForCollege.com

For assistance in the college search and selection process, contact the College Resource Center at www.crccolumbusga.com or 706-366-2993.

The essay has become a very important part of the student’s application as more and more colleges no longer allow personal interviews. The essay is the student’s voice. Plan on spending quality time developing your essay and anticipate several drafts! Short answer questions shouldn’t be taken lightly, put lots of thought into them also.

Remember the grandmother rule: You should feel comfortable having your grandmother read your essay!!

If you need help brainstorming essay topics or need someone to review your essay, contact College Resource Center at www.crccolumbusga.com or 706-366-2993.