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

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The Scholarship GPS Podcast features Dave The Scholarship Coach, who brings you the latest scholarship information, interviews with college-prep experts, and much more. It is perfect for students and parents who want to earn a debt-free college degree.

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Alicia is the founder of College Redefined. She grew up as a homeschooled student. During middle school, she became motivated to find ways to complete her college degree faster while making it cost-efficient at the same time. Through hard work and de... more

Scholarship GPS student, Teagan, was recently awarded a full-tuition scholarship!

This wasn’t an accident. Teagan was focused on her end goal and took purposeful action throughout high school to set herself up for success.

In our interview, we discu... more

If your child is turning 18, whether they are going away to college or remaining at home, please consider getting a Power of Attorney in place. You can use my discount code, ScholarshipCoach20, to take 20% off the total price when you use this link: ... more

In late February, I woke up in the middle of the night and checked my email.

There was a message from Carter telling me that she had been awarded a full-tuition scholarship!

That incredible accomplishment was not luck. It was the result of many mon... more

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Recent Guests

Karen Dentler
Author of Go to Class, How to Succeed at College
Author, Go to Class
Episode: How to Succeed at College + 6 Scholarships
Joey Lin
Test preparation expert and college admissions reader for the UC system
Independent admissions consultant
Episode: What You Need to Know About UC Admissions + 7 Scholarships
Lisa Marker-Robbins
Founder of Flourish Coaching, career confidence coach
Flourish Coaching
Episode: 3 Common Mistakes Families Make That Derail Their Young Person's Forward Momentum + 7 Scholarships
Janine Deems
Founder and CEO of Smarter by 1 Degree
Smarter by 1 Degree
Episode: Earn More Than a Diploma: How Students Can Find Direction, Purpose, and a Future That Excites Them! + 7 Scholarships!
Jennifer Gershberg
Campus speaker and course creator; former University of Maryland professor
University of Maryland (former), Campus Programs and keynote speaking
Episode: Launch Your Student Into College Success + 6 Scholarships
Lisa Rouff
Clinical psychologist and educational consultant, co-author of The Calm College Method
The Calm College Method / The College Admissions Collective
Episode: Calm, Stress-Free College Admissions + 5 Featured Scholarships
Lynda Doepker
Independent educational consultant, co-author of The Calm College Method
The Calm College Method / The College Admissions Collective
Episode: Calm, Stress-Free College Admissions + 5 Featured Scholarships
Maggie Finn
Co-founder of Summit Academic Support, former teacher
Summit Academic Support
Episode: What High School Juniors Can Do Immediately for College Prep + 6 Scholarships
Jacklyn Angell
Co-founder of Summit Academic Support, former English teacher
Summit Academic Support
Episode: What High School Juniors Can Do Immediately for College Prep + 6 Scholarships

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Dave The Scholarship Coach
Host of The Scholarship GPS Podcast: Your Directions to a Debt-Free College Degree

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 7 ratings
  • Amazing Resource

    Highly recommended! You’ll be able to pay for college like it was 1989!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ChristChex
    United States4 years ago
  • Informative

    An easy way to learn about scholarships your future collegian can apply to. Many are obscure and aren’t often advertised so Dave is doing a great service in highlighting them.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Haley_Taxation_Is_Theft
    United States4 years ago
  • Amazing!

    This features a no brainer, easy way to help you on your journey to a debt free college education. It’s a quick & easy way to find new scholarships! I love it!!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Speechchick47
    United States4 years ago

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Listeners appreciate clear, actionable guidance on scholarships and debt-free college paths.
Quality guests and structured, non-salesy advice are commonly praised.
Many feel empowered by practical tips and real-world examples for funding college.

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How to Succeed at College + 6 Scholarships
Q: What is the most important thing students can do to ensure academic success?
Get connected to the campus community—engage with advisors, professors, and campus resources like the writing center and tutoring—so you have support systems in place to help you navigate coursework, deadlines, and opportunities.
3 Common Mistakes Families Make That Derail Their Young Person's Forward Momentum + 7 Scholarships
Q: What other outsourcing pitfalls are discussed?
Other pitfalls include outsourcing to time and outsourcing to assessments without a framework to translate results into a real, validated plan for majors and careers; tools should inform, not direct, the path.
3 Common Mistakes Families Make That Derail Their Young Person's Forward Momentum + 7 Scholarships
Q: Mistake number one?
The discussion emphasizes that outsourcing to schools is a mistake because schools aim for graduation as the finish line, not the student's long-term trajectory, which can misalign with a family's goals for independence and career readiness.
Earn More Than a Diploma: How Students Can Find Direction, Purpose, and a Future That Excites Them! + 7 Scholarships!
Q: What does reverse engineering toward a goal look like in practice?
Identify the end goal (e.g., specific scholarship or program), then map backward to the steps needed—early planning, targeted volunteering, and relevant coursework—to create a clear, executable path.
Earn More Than a Diploma: How Students Can Find Direction, Purpose, and a Future That Excites Them! + 7 Scholarships!
Q: Why is starting early in middle school or eighth grade so important for scholarship planning?
Starting early expands opportunities, allows exploration of interests, and helps build a portfolio of experiences (volunteering, internships, leadership) that admissions and scholarship committees look for, reducing the risk of late-stage scrambling.

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The show centers on finding debt-free paths to college through scholarships, early planning, and practical admissions guidance. Episodes blend host-led strategy with interviews from education experts, college admissions professionals, and scholarship specialists, offering actionable steps families can take—from discovering scholarships and building student skills to navigating UC and other admissions processes. A notable pattern is promoting holistic planning that ties academic readiness, practical finance, and personal storytelling to maximize funding opportunities, often with expert guests and concrete resources. The format repeatedly emphasizes actionable tips, real-world examples, and products or services designed to support families th... more

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2. Joey Lin
3. Lisa Marker-Robbins
4. Janine Deems
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7. Lynda Doepker
8. Maggie Finn

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