I've heard people mention that you can sign up for scholarships on the College Board website. How does that work exactly? Is it just for SAT-related scholarships, or are there other opportunities available?
Yes, it's correct that College Board does provide a scholarship search tool, and it's not limited to just SAT-related scholarships. This tool, called BigFuture, extends beyond scholarships that are directly linked to the SAT and encompasses a wide variety of scholarships available to high school students.
To start using BigFuture, you'll first need to create an account on the College Board website. This will allow the site to tailor scholarship search results to your specific needs and circumstances.
Once signed in, you'll find scholarships available for various criteria, ranging from test scores, to special interests, to socio-economic backgrounds and geographical locations. By filtering on the site, you can customize the search results to align with your unique circumstances and qualifications.
Keep in mind, though, that although BigFuture can provide a starting point, there are countless other resources for finding scholarships, such as Appily, your school's guidance office, or community-based organizations. It's beneficial to explore multiple avenues to maximize scholarship opportunities.
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