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Many high school students dream of attaining a scholarship to attend their university of choice, and there are several ways of getting one. Whether the scholarship is academic or athletic, they can be a great financial help for attending college. The tutors at Mathnasium of Smyrna, a learning center in Cobb County, GA, helps explain the benefits of each.

Academic

Academic scholarships are granted to students who excel in a specific subject, often awarded as a way to attract talented students to a university and help push forward a particular program. For instance, a high school student with prodigious ability in mathematics will be an attractive candidate for a college renowned for its math curriculum. 

Some scholarships require applicants to meet specific requirements, such as being for a certain major. For instance, a student majoring in chemistry could receive a scholarship instead of someone with a higher GPA who is majoring in education. While there are many academic scholarships available, they often have a lot of competition, so a higher GPA puts you in the best position to attain one. 

Athletic

tutorsAthletic scholarships are granted to student-athletes college coaches want for their program. The number of scholarships available is determined by the sports programs a school has for each gender. A college or university must offer the same amount for male and female athletes.

Academics cannot be ignored, however. Student-athletes will need to maintain a minimum GPA to keep their scholarship during their college career. They will also need to graduate high school with a 2.0 or higher to be eligible.

Many students dream of playing sports in college and beyond, but according to NCAA research  only 6% of high school athletes will compete at NCAA schools and out of that only a small fraction will play professionally. The probability of our children playing organized sports in college is very low, while probability of our children facing math in college is 100%.

Whatever be your child’s dream, Mathnasium of Smyrna tutors can help students in grades 2nd through 12th achieve their math goals. Call them today at (770) 436-4949, or visit them online to learn more about their tutoring programs.

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