Uplift: Her mission is to help students excel in standardized testing and scholarship applications.

The Steve Harvey Morning Show

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Comedy, Society & Culture

4.6 • 2.1K Ratings

🗓️ 30 May 2025

⏱️ 37 minutes

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Summary

Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Jennifer Ledwith.

She is the founder of Scholar Ready, whose mission is to help students excel in standardized testing and scholarship applications.

🔑 Key Themes & Highlights

The Inspiration Behind Scholar Ready
- Ledwith founded Scholar Ready after realizing many students struggled with scholarships due to weak essay-writing skills.
- She personally secured scholarships to fund her college education, graduating with minimal student debt.
The Importance of Standardized Test Preparation
- Scholar Ready helps students prepare for PSAT, SAT, and ACT exams to unlock scholarship opportunities.
- Ledwith emphasized that test scores are crucial for college admissions and financial aid.
Overcoming Barriers to Higher Education
- Many students fear essay writing and test-taking, limiting their scholarship potential.
- Ledwith’s program provides personalized tutoring to build confidence and improve scores.
Scholarship Application Strategies
- Students must research scholarship providers and tailor their essays accordingly.
- She advises applicants to highlight unique qualities beyond grades and test scores.
Encouraging Persistence & Resilience
- Ledwith stresses that rejection is part of the scholarship process and should not discourage students.
- She encourages students to apply widely and refine their applications based on feedback.

📘 About Jennifer Ledwith
Jennifer Ledwith is an education entrepreneur dedicated to helping students succeed in college admissions and scholarship applications. Through Scholar Ready, she provides tutoring and workshops to improve test scores and essay-writing skills, ensuring students have the financial resources to pursue higher education.

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