Debt-free Scholar is focused on helping college students complete college without the overwhelming debt that accompanies most degrees. In order to accomplish this goal, it features articles explaining many aspects of college finances and study skills.
Founder & Editor (2009)
Achievements
- Kept blog design updated and working well. Worked with the coding as well as the graphic design.
- Wrote two to four articles each week on topics ranging from scholarship applications to preparing for the GRE.
- Lined up blog sponsors including well-known companies such as Excellence in Writing, Campus Book Rentals, and College Plus.
- Built traffic using the latest methods including social networking and SEO.
- Networked with other bloggers in the same niche. Wrote many guest posts on personal finance blogs including two on BeingFrugal.net and one on Five Cent Nickel.
- Ultimately sold blog to College Plus.
References
Shawn Cohen, Public Relations Manager at College Plus
Nate is solutions-oriented and was proactive to formulate a plan that was beneficial to our company. He’s an excellent communicator and has a savvy business mindset.
Ibrahim Husain, Owner at ZenCollegeLife.com
Nate writes with a straight forward approach to help students get through their educational careers debt free. His writing skills are excellent and his approach is fresh and original. Nate is going places, and anyone would be lucky to have him on their team.
Rocky Moline,Vice President at Campus Book Rentals
Nate is really on the ball! Debt-free Scholar is an excellent source to help students get through a more affordable college life. Nate’s quick to get the job done and has been great to work with.
Lynnae McCoy, Owner at BeingFrugal.net
Nate recently wrote a guest post for Being Frugal.net. His writing was top notch, and his article was well received by Being Frugal.net readers. Nate was also very prompt in communicating with me while we were working on getting his post written and scheduled. He’s very easy to work with.
(More recommendations available upon request.)