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Scholarships – Free Money for College
Do you want free money for college? Scholarships are the way to go! Use this extensive list of scholarships to ...
Get Smart Guide
Florida’s public and private colleges offer a wide range of degrees, certificates and experiences; many also offer online degree programs ...
Editor’s Letter
Way back in the 1900s, when I was a kid, we played a board game called LIFE. Players had to ...
Florida Education Guide
Educational Options in Florida Choosing a college is a major decision. Understanding what is important to the student is the ...
Hard Skills vs. Soft Skills
Every character enters the game with a stat sheet — a mix of raw abilities and learned skills that determine ...
Three Paths, Three People
Three Floridians reflect on the decisions that shaped where they are today. Kevin Padgett At 18, Kevin Padgett was certain ...
High School Walkthrough: Junior Year
Fall If college is on your radar, your goals are to build your foundation, research paths and start test prep ...
High School Walkthrough: Senior Year
Fall This is peak application season. The timeline is tight, so staying organized is key. College Bound Track all deadlines ...
Study Skills DLC
Still just rereading your notes the night before a test? Yeah, that’s not actually studying. Unlock new study modes that ...
Achievement: Leveling Up Your Transcript
In terms of your transcript, high school is a four-year package, especially if you’re headed towards a selective college or ...
Stop Playing on Hard Mode
A guide to student disability services and accommodations in school and the workplace. Whether you’re heading into your first semester ...
The Gap Year: Respawn or Permanent Pause?
Taking some time off between high school and college (often called a gap year, regardless of duration) is an increasingly ...
The Homeworld Advantage
Going to college in-state is a quest worth optimizing. Florida has built one of the most robust and accessible public ...
Boss Battle: The Personal Statement
How to slay the college application dragon. In 2026, Common App revealed that the most frequently chosen topics were “Topic ...
Fetch Quest
Get the information and documents you need to apply! Information Documents Financial Aid FAFSA, FFAA, Scholarships Social Security Number (SSN) ...
Cheat Codes
Class Rank Standing among all students at your school; do not list on application unless included on your transcript Common ...
Student Loan Reality Check
What borrowing $30,000 means for your future. Before you sign that borrower’s letter to cover your tuition and expenses, let’s ...
The Campus Visit
What to do before, during and after a campus visit. There’s really no substitute for setting foot on a college ...
Tutorial: How to Apply to an Arts Program
Applications for fine arts programs, including dance and music performance, often require students to submit a portfolio of their work ...
Speedrunning College
Did you know that many Florida colleges and universities offer combined and accelerated degree programs? You can complete all of ...
First-Time Player: College Admissions
Everything you need to know if you’re the first in your family to play the college game. If you’re the ...
How Will AI Impact Entry-Level Jobs?
In video games, a skill tree is a path that branches out in multiple directions; a player may have limited ...
Checkpoint
What to do next when things don’t go as planned. You made it to the end of application season, and ...
Craft Your Future
What you need to know about training for a skilled trade. Almost a million people move to Florida every single ...
Crafting Challenge: Create a Career out of Nothing
You’ve never had a job. You have no cover letter, no references from previous employers and a bare-bones resume. How ...
Warriors, Rangers and Clerics
An honest look at joining the armed forces after high school. Like any major life decision, enlisting deserves a clear-eyed ...
Modding the Game
Florida is a great place to be a young entrepreneur! Every senior has heard the advice to follow their passion ...
Warp Zone: Health Care Without a 4-Year Degree
Allied careers you can build sooner. Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Training time: 4 – 12 weeks Salary range: $30K – ...
Decoding Your First Paycheck
You worked 20 hours last week at $12 an hour. That’s $240, right? Then your paycheck shows up and it’s ...
Spending and Saving Responsibly
There are no loot boxes in real life. The goal of a budget isn’t to restrict your life — it’s ...
Taxes for Beginners
Your first W-2, 1099 and free tax filing options. The forms in your mailbox W-2: If you worked a regular ...
Farming XP: How a Teenager Can Outinvest a 30-Year-Old
Every RPG has two kinds of players: Those who skip the side quests and rush through the main story, and ...
Credit Scores Unlocked
What is a credit score? A credit score is a three-digit number that represents how reliably you’ve paid back borrowed ...
It’s Not a Sim: Getting a Real Job
An easy guide to writing your resume, nailing the interview and negotiating an offer. Listen, everyone who currently has a ...
Adulting Inventory
10 life skills you need to have before going solo. Skill #1: Laundry Pro tips: Sort dark and colorful clothes ...
Salary Negotiation: It’s a Feature, Not a Bug
Yes, even for entry-level jobs! It’s safe to say that negotiating wages is one of the most stressful parts of ...
Health Bar: A Guide to Understanding Health Insurance
Your Options 1. Stay on a parent’s plan. You can stay on a parent’s health insurance plan until you turn ...
Refilling Your Heart
How to manage the anxiety and stress of senior year. Senior year gets sold to you as a victory lap ...
Beyond Iguana Bits and Dubious Food
Recipes you can craft in your dorm or tiny apartment. New Ramen Plus In the bottom of a microwave-safe bowl, ...
Don’t Log Off
Fight the urge to slack off or rage quit so you can finish senior year strong. You made it. The ...
End Credits
Your last summer as a kid. You just beat high school, the final boss. Respect. But don’t close the game ...



