This page is for students who are interested in highly competitive colleges and scholarships.
Slides from Applying to Elite Colleges Power Hour Presentation
How SAT Practice Got Me a Perfect Score
How to Describe Your Activities
How to Get into Harvard and the Ivy League by a Harvard Alum
How 9th Graders Can Prepare Now for the Ivy League
Three Top Reasons to Apply Early Decision or Early Action to College - this only applies to selected top schools, not all schools
What Happens When We Seek Status Instead of Goodness?
The Ultimate Admissions Guide: 75 Steps For Getting Into Your Dream College
Washington:
Seattle University Sullivan Leadership Award - covers the entirety of undergraduate tuition, housing, and meals for four years of study
WSU Regents Scholars - up to a full ride, must be nominated by THS
National:
AXA Achievement Scholarship - scholarships of up to $25,000
Cameron Impact Scholarship - four-year, full-tuition and "qualified educational expenses" scholarship
Coca-Cola Scholarship - scholarships of up to $20,000 awarded through 3 nationally recognized programs
Coolidge Scholarship for America - full ride to any college, apply during junior year
Davidson Fellows Scholarship - awards $50,000, $25,000 and $10,000 scholarships
Dell Scholars Program - awards 400 students each year with up to $20,000 in scholarship money. They also win a new laptop and funding for college textbooks
Foot Locker Scholar Athletes - a scholarship program that pays $20,000 to 20 student athletes. The award money is divided into $5,000 a year for four years
Gates Millennium Scholarship - value varies for each student based on academic need, the average payment is $12,785 for one academic year
Jefferson Scholars Foundation - Jefferson Scholarships provide full tuition, fees, and a living stipend for four years of undergraduate study at University of Virginia, plus a number of generous enrichment benefits, including a study abroad experience.
National Merit Scholarship - range from a few thousand dollars to full rides including room and board