The Score, Ep. 11 Mastering the Scholarship Game: A Strategic Approach to College Funding with Scholarship Coach Dave Peterson

In this value-packed episode, Dave Peterson of Scholarship GPS returns to share his expert insights on navigating the college scholarship landscape. Drawing from his vast experience in the field—including his own success story of helping his son secure over $95,000 in scholarships—Dave breaks down how intentionality and planning can help you win the college scholarship game and achieve a debt-free college degree.

In this episode, Dave and I discuss:

• What’s the scholarship timeline for students from 9th through 12th grade?

• The three main categories of scholarships and how to approach them

• What is a personal narrative, and why is it indispensable to scholarship success?

• Approaches for different types of scholarship essays

• The critical importance of starting early and being intentional about scholarship applications

• What’s the best resource for helping families tackle the daunting task of finding and winning college scholarships?

Timeline Highlights:

• [00:00:11] Episode introduction and guest background

• [00:02:24] Grade-specific scholarship strategies

• [00:09:13] Breakdown of scholarship categories

• [00:16:31] The importance of personal narrative in applications

• [00:18:37] The #1 resource for helping your family win the scholarship game

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Special Offer for Listeners:

Get a FREE College Planning Timeline by visiting www.scholarshipgps.com/walkertestprep

This comprehensive guide includes:

• Year-by-year planning strategies for grades 9-12

• Academic and extracurricular guidance

• Test prep timeline recommendations

• Specific college planning and scholarship milestones

Plus, when you download this free guide, you’ll receive an exclusive discount code for the Scholarship GPS Course!

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Guest Information:

Dave Peterson is the founder of Scholarship GPS and creator of the Scholarship GPS Course. His expertise comes from his years of experience as a scholarship coach and his personal success in helping his own child secure significant scholarship funding. Dave now helps other families navigate the scholarship application process through his daily scholarship newsletter, podcast, and comprehensive online course.

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Resources Mentioned:

- Scholarship GPS Course

- College Planning Timeline

- Calvin Coolidge Scholarship

- Brian Cameron Scholarship

- VFW's Voice of Democracy Scholarship

Connect with Dave Peterson:

Website: www.scholarshipgps.com