Melissa

FREE Scholarship Seminar for Parents

October 17, 2019 Melissa 0 Comments

After 5 years of scholarship success for Philadelphia area students, Capture Greatness wants to teach parents how to prepare and position their children to win scholarships for college. Open to Parents with children at all grade levels. Come learn the secrets to help your child WIN BIG in Scholarships. Thursday, Oct. 24, 2019 6 …

Principals, let us help you!

August 3, 2018 Melissa 0 Comments

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3 Secrets to Winning College Scholarships

June 15, 2016 Melissa 0 Comments

Did you know that the average cost of a bachelor’s degree has risen to almost $100,000? Students attending public universities can expect to pay about $25,000 a year for a degree. Guess what’s not increasing – the amount of free aid that the federal and state governments are providing to help with the cost of …

Last Minute Scholarships for Philadelphia Students

March 1, 2016 Melissa 0 Comments

As the clock ticks down for Philadelphia high school seniors who are heading to college, the anxiety over paying for it is probably increasing. Here is a list of scholarships with deadlines in March or April for Philly students: Coleman Witte Scholarship for Art majors – Philadelphia Foundation Attending college in Philadelphia region GPA 2.75+ …

We Want to Help – Take the Survey!

December 18, 2015 Melissa 0 Comments

We know that team work makes the dream work – especially when it comes to college success. So let us know how we can support the work that you’re doing, by completing the survey, below. As a token of our appreciation, here’s a couple of free activities for you to use with your students! …

How to Prepare for College Fairs

November 7, 2015 Melissa 0 Comments

It’s College Fair Season, and I think every college-bound student should visit, at least, one fair. Besides walking away with bags full of brochures, students can also rack up on acceptance letters, scholarship offers, & valuable information that can save time and money. Get all the details in the article I wrote for The Philadelphia …

What to Ask Colleges – 5 Questions for College Admission Officers

October 23, 2015 Melissa 0 Comments

Are you college planning with your child and want to get the most for your time and money? One of the best things you can do is ask the right questions. So, here’s my top five, that I suggest you ask college admission officers when you meet them at college fairs, during college tours, and …

WHYY American Graduate Champion

June 2, 2015 Melissa 0 Comments

Capture Greatness! Founder, Melissa A. Rowe was recognized as an American Graduate Champion by WHYY!

How to Make the Most of an Internship

March 1, 2015 Melissa 0 Comments

A great internship is what every student hopes for when they are launching their career. Internships provide opportunities for learning, growth and networking within a career field. Not only can they solidify a young person’s reputation as a professional, internships are also platforms to catapult careers. Even if the internship experience reveals that a particular …

Understanding the FAFSA

March 1, 2015 Melissa 0 Comments

I know, FAFSA seems like this big, scary looming task. There are a ton of questions. You need tax records. And the deadline is approaching, but you keep hearing, “Do it early!” Earlier than what? I get it, FAFSA is intimidating. It’s a huge document that you can’t even read over before you began to …