This blog post is about money tips for college students. These are the money tips for college students I wish someone had taught me before I started school. Luckily, I was curious (and stubborn) enough to figure a lot of it out on my own. And now? I want to pass it on to you […]
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How to Choose the Right College for You
This blog post is about how to choose the right college for you. Trying to figure out how to choose the right college for you? In this post, I’ll walk you through how to make the best choice based on your academics. I’ll walk you through the key academic factors that should guide your college […]
Save Money in College: Smart Tips Every Student Should Know
Saving money in college is way easier than you think it is. I am going to tell you all the real ways to save money in college because I know how expensive it is to live on your own while paying for college when you have so little time to get a job. This blog […]
Credit Cards for College Students | How to Use Them Responsibly
Credit cards for college students may feel intimidating, but it really comes down to understanding how they work and sticking to healthy financial habits. I’m actually a huge fan of credit cards — and yes, they can be great — IF you use them responsibly (which is easier than you might think!). I totally get […]
Side Hustles for College Students to do for Extra Cash
Side hustles for college students are way easier to start than you might think! Throughout college, I noticed almost all of my friends had at least one side hustle — and I met plenty of students who launched small gigs to build more flexible schedules around their classes. Whether you’re hoping to earn extra income, […]
UC PIQ Examples: My Real Responses That Got Me Into UCLA
In this blog post, I’m sharing two UC PIQ examples from my actual application that helped me get accepted into UCLA, UC Berkeley, UC Irvine, UC Santa Barbara, and UC San Diego. As a first-generation college student, I remember how hard it was to start writing my PIQs — I didn’t know where to begin […]
UC PIQs: What to Write for Each Prompt
The UC PIQs (Personal Insight Questions) are one of the most important parts of the UC Application—and in this blog post, I’m going to help you write your best responses yet. I’ll walk you through all 9 prompts, including the required question for transfer students, and give you tips on how to choose the ones […]
Scholarship Application Materials: What You Need to Apply
This post is all about arranging your scholarship application materials so you’re always ready to apply—and win. We already covered how to find scholarships and write a winning scholarship essay, but now it’s time to focus on preparation. Having your scholarship application materials ready ahead of time is the key to never missing out on free […]
Scholarship Essay: Brainstorming for Success
Writing a great scholarship essay can be stressful — especially when you’re staring at a blank page with no idea where to begin. Don’t worry, I’m going to walk you through how to create an amazing scholarship essay using the exact structure I used to graduate debt-free from UCLA. This post is all about helping […]
5 Essential Steps to Win Scholarships
If you’re trying to win scholarships but feel overwhelmed, you’re not alone. I used these exact steps to graduate debt-free from UCLA. In this post, I’m sharing the exact steps I used to win scholarships and pay for college — so you can do the same. After reading, make sure to check out the next […]