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Get a Degree for Free

  • Posted on July 2, 2009 at 2:20 pm

Year in and year out, fresh graduates from high schools all over America have the same problem finding a free scholarship for college. While for those who have gone to private schools, money won’t seem to be a problem as their parents could probably afford it. But for the millions of kids that go to public schools, this is a problem that has hounded them for years.

Many of these kids don’t even bother thinking about college. Most of them just get jobs and think about their independence. But how many of them do actually succeed and lead comfortable lives and get good earning jobs?

The chances are very slim. Getting a good college degree is the key to expedite the climb to the corporate ladder plus, they also get the much needed knowledge to be competitive in the work force. The diploma is not just a piece of paper that costs hundreds of thousands of dollars, the education that comes with those four years of hard work and great college fun is what you invest in.

But did you know that many college students from all over the country have been receiving scholarship money amounting to billions of dollars every year? This money comes from different sources and are divided up by many college students to get a free scholarship for college.

So the next question would be, how will you be able to get your hands into some of this money to finance your college education? Here are some steps many experts have recommended.

Start your search the earliest possible.

Don’t wait until you are in your senior year to find the source of these free scholarships. Even though you are just a junior, even in your sophomore year in high school, you should be able to start looking. There are even scholarships that are already awarded to junior year high school students. The first place you should go to look for these scholarships is in the counseling office of your high school. Then follow it up at the college financial aid office. You may also try the local community and civic organizations in your area. The Department of Education from your state is also a good place for inquiries. An dof course, the Internet.

Never stop looking for free scholarships.

Some scholarships are only good for a year or two. The more back up scholarship programs you have the more likely you will be able to finish your degree.

Hone your skills and interests.

There are many scholarship grantees that focuses on a persons skills, particular interest, ethnicity, athletic and extracurricular achievements or religion, so even if you do not have the highest academic distinction in your class, you still have a chance to be a scholar.

Be prompt with the deadlines

Note the dates when you have to pass your requirements, being late in your submission is as good as not submitting at all.

Grab every opportunity.

Apply for every scholarship program that you think you may qualify for. You may not pass in all of them, but at least you have other options.

Beware of the many scams in the Internet; if a website is charging you, this is likely just a con to get some money. Be relentless in your search and you will get that college degree you need with a college free scholarship.

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What is Psychoeducational Testing, and When is it Helpful?

  • Posted on July 1, 2009 at 9:05 pm

Psychoeducational testing is appropriate for individuals who want to have a more sophisticated understanding of their cognitive functioning (what is my “ability?”), their math, reading and/or writing skills, their memory skills, and whether emotional factors may be contributing to or affecting learning in school. While I assess individuals from six years old up to middle-aged adults, other psychologists specialize in developmental issues, and evaluate children between infancy and five years old. Some psychologists assess individuals in the later stages of middle-age including the geriatric population. This article will address assessment of school-aged children and college-aged young adults.

A typical referral question might be, “My second grade son is struggling with math, and despite extra help from the teacher, he continues to obtain poor grades in this subject. Is it possible that he has a learning disability?” Psychoeducational testing could help determine if the individual has a learning disability in math or any other area, and the psychologist will provide recommendations to the parents and the teacher as to how to improve the student’s ability to learn math. Another referral question might come from a college student who recently completed their freshman year, and despite feeling that they “studied hard,” they obtained poor grades. Perhaps this individual found it difficult to concentrate during class, and is wondering if she has Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, Predominantly Inattentive Type. Some high school students who have already been identified as having a reading disability may feel they will benefit from extended time on the SAT. A psychoeducational evaluation would be appropriate for this student in order to document the need for extended time.

While a “battery” of measures within a psychoeducational evaluation may differ from psychologist to psychologist, a typical battery will often consist of a measure to assess intellectual functioning and a measure to assess achievement levels (often math, reading, and spelling and/or writing). In addition, many psychologists also include a measure to assess visual-motor functioning and a measure to assess memory skills.

In order to ensure that the evaluation is addressing the referral question, the psychologist will typically gather a great deal of background information. This information could include, but would not be limited to, the following: when developmental milestones were met, medical history, school history, and whether there is any family history of mental health issues or learning difficulties. If the parents or student perceive there to be any emotional difficulties that could be affecting learning in school, additional measures may be included. For example, behavior rating scales to be completed by the parent, the student and sometimes the teachers are often included, and at times additional assessments may also be included to learn more about the individual’s emotional functioning. At times, the psychologist may also gather information from the examinee’s teachers, and will often wish to review recent report cards and any previous evaluations.

A typical assessment session takes between four and six hours, depending on the individual. While some students prefer to complete the evaluation in one sitting, other students, particularly young children, may benefit from completing the assessment over the course of two or even three sessions.

After the assessment is complete, the psychologist writes a report which includes the scores from each measure, as well as a description of the measure and what the scores mean. The report will also answer the referral question, and many recommendations are provided. The psychologist then reviews the results of the evaluation with the family, and can answer questions about the report, as well as how to proceed.

Lauren S. Lineback, M.H.A., Psy.D.
Delaware/Pennsylvania Licensed Psychologist
Pennsylvania Certified School Psychologist
Back to Basics Learning Dynamics, Inc.

Lauren S. Lineback, M.H.A. Psy.D. is on staff of Back to Basics
Learning Dynamics, a full service educational facility providing tutoring and instruction for children and adults.
She is an educational consultant.

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