Start Strong With the Right Resources
Practical tools and guides to help you approach the college journey with clarity and confidence.
self-guided workbook
Graduate with a degree,
not debt
Everything students and families need to start college applications and scholarship essays with confidence.
Inside, you’ll find:
How GPA and test scores factor into the selection process
Steps to craft strong résumés and brag sheets
Tips for powerful personal statements and essays
Guidance for requesting compelling recommendation letters
Strategies to tailor applications for specific colleges and scholarships
Pair with a workshop
For hands-on support, join one of our live workshops where families can walk through the process together and start drafting key documents.
Free resources
Access free guides and quick tips from Dr. LaTasha on scholarships, essays, and navigating financial aid. Bookmark this page and check back often as we grow our resource library.
🎓 Free Download: Financial Aid Checklist
Feeling overwhelmed by the FAFSA and financial aid process? This step-by-step Financial Aid Checklist makes it easy to stay organized and confident from start to finish.
Inside, you’ll find:
✅ What to do before you start your FAFSA
✅ A complete list of documents and information you’ll need
✅ Guidance on dependency status (and how to find out if you’re independent or dependent)
✅ Tips for what to do after you hit “submit”
Perfect for students and parents preparing to apply for college financial aid — so you never miss a deadline or important form again!
📥 Download your free checklist and get one step closer to stress-free FAFSA filing.
Looking for hands-on guidance?
From live workshops to one-on-one strategy sessions to our 8-week collective, BLD Blueprints offers the personalized support your family needs to boldly launch your student’s dreams.