The Power of Early Planning: Set Your Child Up for $20,000 in Scholarships

Did you know your child could earn $5,000 per year—up to $20,000 total—from the State of Ohio? It’s called the Ohio Governor’s Merit Scholarship, and it’s one of the most generous merit scholarships the state offers. Yet most families don’t realize their child might qualify… until it’s too late

The Real Question: How Do You Get Your Child Into the Top 5%?

Straight A’s in standard classes usually aren’t enough anymore. Today’s top-ranking students—and the ones earning major scholarships—are strategic. They:

And here’s the bonus:
​Everything that positions a student for this scholarship also positions them for selective college admissions. The same skills. The same indicators.The same competitive edge.

Why Planning in 9th & 10th Grade Matters

Freshman and sophomore year shape everything that comes later: class rank, course options, scholarship eligibility, and overall confidence. These early choices set the foundation for junior and senior year, and ultimately determine which doors open for your child.

With a clear, personalized plan, your student can strengthen their academic profile, stay on track, and position themselves for major scholarships—without the stress or confusion that often comes with these early high-school decisions. The right strategy gives them direction, builds momentum, and ensures the choices they make now support the colleges and scholarships they want later.

That’s exactly what I help families create: a simple roadmap based on your child’s goals, strengths, and potential major—so you know they’re headed in the right direction.