Insider Strategies for College Applications + 5 New Scholarship Opportunities

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

Dr. John Durante has dedicated over 30 years to education as a teacher and administrator. Since 2010, he has served as the principal of Syosset High School, playing a key role in its recognition as one of the top high schools in the country. Under his leadership, the school has earned numerous accolades for its academic achievements, and its alumni continue to reflect its commitment to excellence.

His passion for guiding students through the college admissions process, especially after helping his daughters navigate their own journeys, inspired him to launch The College Admissions Process Podcast in 2022. The podcast has since become a valuable resource for students, parents, and college counselors.

Based on insights from over 250 episodes of The College Admissions Process Podcast, John Durante shares expert advice straight from the people who know the process best, college admissions professionals, in his book, Straight From The Admissions Office: Insider Strategies for College Applications.

In our conversation, John and I discussed:

• How his insights as a principal and his role as a father inspired him to help families gain inside knowledge for the college admissions process

• What students and parents need to do as they prepare for the college admissions process

• Understanding the importance of institutional priorities in the role of admissions

• Guidelines for building a “balanced list” of colleges to apply to

• The importance of discussing the financial aspect of college with your student

• The power of talking to your college admissions rep

John has kindly offered to give away five copies of his book, Straight From The Admissions Office: Insider Strategies for College Applications.

To enter the drawing, go to www.ScholarshipGPS.com/Durante

You will then be able to download your FREE copy of The College Planning Timeline for High School Students, presented by Scholarship GPS and Chariot Learning.

When you download the FREE College Planning Timeline, you will also be entered to win a FREE copy of John Durante's book, "Straight From The Admissions Office: Insider Strategies for College Applications."

Offer Ends February 14, 2025, at 11:59 pm EST. Five winners will be chosen at random.

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This week's featured scholarships:

• The Christopher's $1000 High School Poster Contest
• The Christopher's $2000 College Video Contest
• $40,000 KPMG Future Leaders Program
• Simon Youth Foundation Scholarships
• Weekender: $5000 Christian College Scholarship

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