The Scholarship GPS Podcast: Your Directions to a Debt-Free College Degree

When families begin the scholarship journey, many parents assume there are only two options:

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Either parents take over the process completely, or they step back and let students handle everything on their own.

Neither approach works very well.

The most successful scholarship families usually find a healthier balance...

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I've put together a free Scholarship Website Guide that explains t...

Success on the road to college depends as much on what you do during summers as during the school year. If you’re looking to make this summer count, find out everything you need to know about when and how to prep for the important SAT & ACT and submit successful scholarship applications. With over 30 years of intensive experience in every aspect of standardized test preparation, Mike Bergin, Founder of Chariot Learning, ...

Alicia is the founder of College Redefined. She grew up as a homeschooled student. During middle school, she became motivated to find ways to complete her college degree faster while making it cost-efficient at the same time. Through hard work and dedication, she graduated from high school with almost 2 years of college already completed. Upon graduation, she worked full-time as a school teacher for two years while still working on...

This wasn’t an accident. Teagan was focused on her end goal and took purposeful action throughout high school to set herself up for success.

In our interview, we discussed:

• What motivated Teagan to start her scholarship journey

• How extracurriculars led Teagan to her full-tuition scholarship as well as her future college major and career ...

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The Scholarship Summer Camp is for high school students in the Classes of 2027, 2028, 2029, and 2030.

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In late February, I woke up in the middle of the night and checked my email.

There was a message from Carter telling me that she had been awarded a full-tuition scholarship!

That incredible accomplishment was not luck. It was the result of many months, even years, of focused effort to achieve this goal.

Carter and her mom, Tiffany, were kind enough to talk about their scholarship journey, offering insig...

Multiple surveys indicate that people with student loan debt regret taking out the loans.

A 2026 ScholarshipOwl survey of over 12,000 students found that 71% of those who already hold debt regret the decision, with concerns centered on unaffordable monthly payments and economic uncertainty.

A 2022 Givling survey reported that 63% of borrowers regret taking out student loans.

A 2024 Ramsey Solutions study found that 53% of student l...

Applying to college isn't just about submitting applications in senior year.

It starts with months or even years of preparation, which many families are caught off guard by once their teen becomes a rising senior.

But don't worry. We are here to give you some tips and tricks to reduce the stress and confusion that can come from having all the information thrown at parents at once.

Knowing how to write college admissions essays and ...

THE CAREER IDENTIFICATION COMPASS: How To Be Certain Your 15 To 25 Year Old is On The Right Path to Launch With Confidence–Not Confusion.

In This Free Session You'll Discover:

The two common mistakes even supportive parents make that quietly stall momentum and increase dependence. How to know with confidence if their next step — college major, career path, or other training — actually fits who they are. What you c...

For more than a decade, Lisa Marker-Robbins has helped over 4,000 teens and young adults gain the insight, experiences, and confidence they need to successfully embark on their graduation career path. But along the way, she saw a troubling pattern: Too many young people were unsure of their direction—and it showed. They were overwhelmed by choices, confused about college majors, or pursuing paths that didn’t truly fit....

In the last 45 days, I have had multiple Scholarship GPS students earn full-tuition and other large scholarships.

But the road to those students' scholarship success started many months before.

These students learned what scholarships are looking for in applicants.

They practiced their scholarship skills by applying for several scholarships.

They made scholarships a priority and learned how to improve their applications entry by en...

Students who graduate college debt-free don't rely on just one source of scholarships or financial aid. They layer their scholarship sources, one on top of the other. 

Shellee helped her son receive multiple full scholarships.

I helped my son earn 23 outside scholarships, allowing us to pay only $1500 for his college degree - tuition, room, board, books, and fees included. 

Today, Shellee and her team help middle and hig...

• Click here to request my free LIST OF RECOMMENDED SCHOLARSHIP WEBSITES to find the best scholarships based on your student’s unique profile.

• Click here to request my free SCHOLARSHIP TRACKING TOOL. It’s the same tool I used when coaching my son to 23 scholarship wins.

Students who graduate college debt-free don’t rely on just on...

I recently spoke with Shellee Howard of College Ready.

After helping her son get into Harvard and after he received multiple full scholarships, Shelle went back to school to get her College Consulting degree. She worked as an independent College Consultant for two years before founding College Ready.

Shelle has been featured on FOX, CBS, and NBC. In addition, College Ready has been the topic of many press releases in several newspa...

I recently spoke with Jennifer Gershberg, a campus and keynote speaker and former University of Maryland professor. Through her campus programs, keynotes, trainings, and online courses, she helps prospective and current college students build confidence and competence by teaching them the fundamental skills they need for academic and professional success. While on the faculty at the University of Maryland, Jennifer won numerous tea...

Lisa Rouff, PhD, is a clinical psychologist and independent educational consultant with more than thirty years of experience helping teens and families navigate major life transitions with clarity and confidence. She co-founded The College Admissions Collective, where she guides students—especially those with ADHD, anxiety, learning differences, and perfectionism—through a calmer, more structured approach to college pla...

Get access to the Scholarship GPS Course and Summit Academic Support's College Essay Starter Kit for one low price!

Designed by veteran English teachers and college essay coaches, this self-paced course helps high school students confidently begin the college essay process. In just six modules of expert video instruction, students will learn how to brainstorm and s...

THE CAREER IDENTIFICATION COMPASS: How To Be Certain Your 15 To 25 Year Old is On The Right Path to Launch With Confidence–Not Confusion.

In This Free Session You'll Discover:

• The two common mistakes even supportive parents make that quietly stall momentum and increase dependence.
• How to know with confidence if their next step — college major, career path, or other training — actually fits who they are.
• ...