More Than A Test Score

Most of us go home for the summer and spend it relaxing at the beach, sipping smoothies or vegging out. While we’re enjoying the benefits of being back at home, all the over-achievers have taken summer jobs. Are they crazy? Of course not! Summer jobs are a great way to generate some extra cash to fuel summer activities or next semester. But although summer jobs are fun but they can also … Read More

Congratulations to our latest Double Your Money winner, Adam Su! Adam was awarded the Mu Alpha Theta Scholarship for $4,000, and because Adam marked on this Zinch profile that he found the award before the deadline, we’re awarding him an additional matching scholarship! Adam didn’t win this scholarship by pure luck — keep reading to learn his strategy and what makes him tick. What is your strategy behind applying for scholarships? My … Read More

It doesn’t get much better than summer vacation — no teachers, no textbooks, and no homework (it’s a downright celebration if you ask us). You’d think it’d be the moment every student longs for, but sometimes in the hustle and bustle of everyday life it’s easy to forget just how awesome this time of year is. So if you find yourself slipping on reasons to love summer break, then this list … Read More

We all have our favorite shows, but the characters in these shows make them stand out. To celebrate this year’s Father Day, and the importance of fathers everywhere, I would like to bring our attention to television’s favorite dads. Keith Mars (Veronica Mars) Mr. Mars is the epitome of a cool dad — film noir connoisseur, part time detective, and full-time sounding board, there’s nothing you can throw at this guy that … Read More

Waahhh. Having to part with your best friend for the summer can sometimes be a major bummer, but there are lots of ways to keep in touch! So have no fear, because Chegg’s college blog has figured out a few solutions for some of the most basic scenarios we need our BFF’s for. Missing your biffle? Learn how to keep things going strong despite the distance>>

Freshman year is just around the corner — how cool is that?! But before you start sizing up a sweatshirt with your new school’s colors, it’s time to take a final assessment. We’re not talking about your college expectations or school supplies, we’re talking about everything you need to get done before you set foot on campus. You may think you’ve dotted all your I’s and crossed your T’s, but give … Read More

Congratulations to our latest Double Your Money winner, Irina Potekhina!  Irina was awarded the Orange County Community Foundation Scholarships for $5,000. Irina was on her A game, and because she found and applied for the scholarship on Zinch, we’re hooking her with up a fat matching scholarship. We wanted to know what made Irina such a stand out student, and here’s what she had to share… What is your strategy behind applying … Read More

The summer has officially started and what better way to kick things off than with a new laptop? Windows 8 knows the score and wants to help you make it happen with the Study Smarter Laptop Scholarship. To apply for your shot at a HP ENVY x2, share which programs and apps you use to be productive and fun (share why too, we’re curious!) – 10 students will be selected as … Read More

You’ve asked around, you’ve searched the online, and maybe even toured a campus or three to pick up a shirt. Searching for a college can be exciting and overwhelming—you’re now expected to have opinions on inter-library loans, computer labs, and paying for lunch with a card, so how do you possibly begin to sift out the important search-criteria from the white noise? Luckily, from veteran to rookie, I’m passing down my … Read More

These days, with the convenience of Red Box and Netflix, it’s a wonder why anyone goes to the movies anymore. After the tickets, snacks, and transportation costs, going to see the latest Hollywood blockbuster can be quite the investment. Yet we continue to go to the movies, because we want the full experience. From purchasing tickets through the box office window, to getting popcorn stuck to the soles of our shoes, … Read More