Author name: Judge Josh

The Mounting Money Monster: How To Pay For College?

Dear Judge Josh, I’m a high school senior trying to figure out how to pay for college. I’ve received acceptances from a few state schools and a prestigious private university. I’ve been awarded a partial scholarship to the private university, but it’s still significantly more expensive than the state schools. My parents can contribute some, …

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“Why do you deserve this scholarship?”

How should I go about answering “Why do you deserve to win this scholarship?” without sounding cocky? This is my first scholarship application and I’m a freshman student at a community college. -Emilio Good question, Emilio – why do you deserve a scholarship?  Notice the emphasis on the “you” and not necessarily the “why.”  Anyone can …

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Will Attending College In Australia Leave Me With No Connections?

Hi Judge Josh! Well hello there! I’ve been following your advice columns for a while now and like your practical approach to education. I’ve got a tough question for ya, and would appreciate your take on the situation. Here goes: Glad to give you my 2 cents. I’m a 35 year old Canadian and I’ve …

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I Regret Not Studying Music, But Abuse Led Me Down Another Path. Should I Tell The Committee That?

I’m writing the optional statement for my law school app. The question is “What is something you regret not doing?” I chose to write about my decision not to study music in college. A large part of the reason I chose not to study music is because I was in an abusive relationship that impacted …

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I’m Starting My Own Business – Should I Finish My Degree?

At 25 and 8 months pregnant, I decided to finally go back to school at my husband’s “You always say ‘next semester’, you’re not this time” insistence. But it all was moving so quickly, I just took universally necessary courses until I could figure out what I wanted to do. I found out about Instructional …

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I Want To Be A Stay At Home Mom, But Also Want A Degree. What Should I Major In?

Hi Judge Josh, I have a rather unoriginal, yet complicated dilemma. I’m a college sophomore with zero direction. I went to a Minnesota college last year and transferred this fall to a college in my home state of South Dakota. I like this college much better, and feel its a better fit. I declared my …

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