3 Common Myths About Looking for Scholarships

July 29, 2021 By Mark Gaskins

One of the most jarring differences in new school systems compared to old school system was how they prepare students for the future. In new or contemporary school systems, they push very hard on the idea that “college may not be for everyone”, in this, they focus on being career-ready rather than college-ready. In doing so they have left most information regarding college readiness a mystery and up for speculation amongst students.

Here is a list of some of the common misconceptions we hear among students about applying for scholarships.

MYTH #1:

A friend once told me that she thought you just wait until senior year to start applying.

TVM Gives Hands on Experience

My son’s favorite subjects in school are Math and Science and it’s great that The Village Method includes programs that introduces him to hands on experience. They include coding, trips to UC Berkeley, and guest speakers that… Read more “TVM Gives Hands on Experience”

The Village Method at Alvarado Middle School

“I really appreciate Mr. and Mrs. Gaskins bring The Village Method to Alvarado Middle School. My daughter is enjoying it immensely!” –Parent of a Sixth Grade TVM Scholar

The Village Method is a Beautiful Thing

“Your program is a beautiful thing! I am thoroughly impressed.” –Father of a Seventh Grade TVM Scholar

Informative and Fun Family Night

“Thank you Mark and Mahea for organizing such an informative and fun family night! I loved listening and seeing The Village Method students speak and present to the audience. It was also great to see… Read more “Informative and Fun Family Night”

The Village Method is a Family

“The Village Method is a family and we are learning about one another so that we can see that we are alike even though we are not related and we are also a team” —… Read more “The Village Method is a Family”

The Village Method is a place for Black people

“The Village Method is a place for Black people where we have the freedom to express ourselves, go on field trips, learn about our culture, and practice stepping formations.” — Sixth Grade TVM Scholar

From being immature to a proud young scholar

“The Village Method teaches us to be an awesome scholar not just in class but for the whole community. TVM also helps us to turn from being immature to a proud young scholar.” Seventh Grade… Read more “From being immature to a proud young scholar”

TVM Can’t Stop

“Can’t tell you how much this community means to us! TVM is great for our son, but it means as much (if not more) to our family. This can’t stop! Thank you Mahea and Mark… Read more “TVM Can’t Stop”

Impressed with TVM Leadership

“I volunteered for the better part of a school year with TVM. I was really impressed by the TVM leadership; their continued commitment and drive to have the program succeed was inspirational. (The only reason… Read more “Impressed with TVM Leadership”

It takes a village

The Village Method (TVM) is dedicated to teaching our children not only how to manage their academic success but how to make good life decisions through knowledge and love for our rich African history. I am… Read more “It takes a village”

TVM from a student’s perspective

I like TVM because the people there are so nice. They are always supportive and help whenever they can. They always are willing to teach us about our culture. They are funny and I look… Read more “TVM from a student’s perspective”

All Around Transformational

This program is the first thing in over two years that I had seen my 13 year old son genuinely interested in doing. He came home excited from school after the initial presentation. Since joining… Read more “All Around Transformational”