Applying to college and scholarships can feel overwhelming, for students and their families. That's why the Boettcher Foundation created this no-nonsense playbook to help cut through the chaos and bring some clarity (and even a little humor) to the journey.
For students, this book is:
A writing coach, mentor, and cheerleader in one.
Packed with practical tools, real examples, and bite-sized advice.
Designed to help young people shine authentically, not artificially.
For parents, this book is:
A trusted roadmap to support your student through every phase of the process.
A guide to knowing when to step in and when to step back.
Reassurance that you don't have to have all the answers-just the right questions.
For high school counselors and college access advisors, this book is:
A ready-to-go resource you can hand to students with total confidence.
A practical tool to reinforce what you're already teaching, without repeating yourself.
A flexible guide you can use in classrooms, workshops, or one-on-one meetings.
Written by two seasoned experts and updated by the Boettcher Foundation, this guide has helped thousands of students win scholarships and enroll at their first-choice colleges nationally.
Learn more about the Boettcher Foundation: https: //boettcherfoundation.org/