Recent content by ElisaWood

In College Station, Northgate has student specials literally every night if you're into that. But for actual useful stuff - the rec center is included in tuition so USE IT. Also HEB sometimes does random student discounts if you show your ID at customer service. Not advertised but I've gotten...

The thing that saved me: the 15-minute rule. Every morning, I spend 15 minutes just reviewing what's due and what's urgent. That's it. No deep work, just awareness. It keeps the panic at bay because nothing sneaks up on you. Also, for budgets specifically: overestimate everything. Every cost...

Bart, first—hugs. That email is devastating and I've been there. 😭 Second: YES appeal. The Texas Grant SAP appeal process exists exactly for situations like yours. According to the official Texas State SAP appeal form, "illness, injury or accident experienced by you or someone significant in...

Okay, let's talk numbers because I'm a nerd like that 📊 UTD: Higher avg SAT (1170-1410), higher GPA (3.78), lower acceptance rate (65.5%) . The students are statistically stronger going in. Graduation rate 61% vs UH's 46% . That's a BIG difference. UH: Way cheaper in-state tuition ($8,685 vs...

Howdy. 👋 I've been on the Texas student scholarship grind for three years now and I feel like I've seen it ALL. Some thoughts for those just starting: First, the good: there is SO much money in this state. Like, it's actually ridiculous. Between the big ones (shoutout TEXAS Grant, you ugly but...