Merit Scholarships and Financial Aid

In response to many requests we here at Starr & Chapman, Inc. have received regarding merit scholarship searches which have become so overwhelming for many families as we all struggle through this difficult economy, we have developed a scholarship search and assistance program that consists of 8 (eight) 90-minute sessions that guide students through the process of searching and applying for scholarships, step-by-step. A general outline of the program is outlined here.

We offer such searches in various different settings. We can also work with students on an hourly basis to help with the scholarship search process and we do offer some large group presentations that offer some basic advice about the scholarship search process and the financial aid application process.

Please call us or email us for more information.

Guided Scholarship Search Program

This Eight (8) Session Guided Scholarship Search Program gives students the opportunity to focus on all aspects of the scholarship search and application process. It will guide students step-by-step through the work of:

1. developing a personal profile, activities list, and compile all information necessary to do targeted scholarship search and identification work
2. identifying and targeting each student's list of scholarships and beginning the actual applications
3. approaching essay topics and preparing to write the essay
4. tips and guidance through the work of writing the essay
5. editing and revising the essay
6. preparing other required submissions and thinking about the interview process
7. tips and interview practice
8. Final review of all application materials and finishing touches prior to application submissions

The Guided Scholarship Search Program will consist of eight (8) ninety-minute sessions with students. The pricing for the program will depend on the number of students in each group:

Where will the program be taught?
1073 Long Pond Road, Plymouth, MA 02360 at the Starr & Chapman office.

Who will be working with my student?
Christine Chapman began her work as an educational consultant in 1995 and has since worked with hundreds of families, developing strong relationships with admission counselors and other educators at more than 200 schools and colleges in the U.S. and Canada. Mrs. Chapman has presented at conferences sponsored by:

• Independent Educational Consultants Association
• New England Association of College Admissions Counselors
• Secondary Schools Admissions Test Board
• The Association of Boarding Schools
• Small Boarding Schools Association
• Western Boarding Schools Association

To enroll: Email christine@starrandchapman.com - or call Starr & Chapman at 774-413-7227