A perfect score
It’s a real honor to be able to start this blog with news that an Excel alum has earned a perfect score on the SAT. Andrew Kau, of Monte Vista High School, took the exam last October and received news of his 1600 score in November. Needless to say, we at Excel are thrilled for Andrew. And Andrew seemed pretty thrilled to receive a $1,000 scholarship check from Excel for his effort. (Yes, current students, earn a 1600 and you’ll earn $1,000, too!) Look for more posts here in the coming weeks about Excel alumni… Continue Reading
Financing your Education
It’s a cold December morning here in Fremont and we each have our ways of fighting the chill. Some of us like to drink a warm cup of tea, while others make ample use of their blankets. But for you high school students the only way to survive the cold is to take the heat. It’s time to face the truth that college is going to be expensive, and you are going to have to learn the various ways of financing your education: Scholarships: This is probably the best way to pay for an education…. Continue Reading
EASY SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES FOR STUDENTS GRADUATING 2022+
The College Board has introduced a new program that offers students a chance to be awarded College Board Opportunity Scholarships. It was designed to help guide students through the college-admissions processes and motivate them to tackle the intimidating obstacles in the journey. Students must follow 6 steps to qualify for a series of scholarships. Completing all 6 steps makes you eligible (note: scholarship(s) are not guaranteed) for a $40,000 scholarship on top of the smaller scholarships ranging from $500-$2,000 totaling $6,000. To qualify, you must complete the following 6 steps during your junior year of… Continue Reading
The PSAT 2021
Every year, high school juniors get the chance to compete for opportunities to win amazing scholarships by taking the PSAT. This exam is a student’s ticket to gain recognition and rewards from individuals and organizations interested in supporting their education. These sponsors use the results from the assessment to find students deserve the rewards. The P in PSAT does not stand for Practice (SAT), but for Preliminary and is normally the first standardized test a high school student takes. This exam is the gateway to the National Merit Scholarship Program. By taking the PSAT, students… Continue Reading