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If you have accepted your admission offer...you are not done yet. Not reading and acting on email can lead to the cancellation of your admission acceptance.
If you have accepted your admission offer...you are not done yet. Not reading and acting on email can lead to the cancellation of your admission acceptance.
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'Tis the Season
Posted on December 5, 2019 at 1:53 PM |
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Which comes first: Admission or Scholarship?
Posted on March 25, 2016 at 2:29 PM |
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Most students and their families view college admission and scholarships logically. They first worry about gaining admission and then try to find scholarships after they discover the sticker price where they have been accepted. The problem with that logical sequence is that by the time they know which college accepted them, the scholarship deadlines have passed. An illogical approach works better. First find out which colleges are generous to the type of student in question. Then apply to those colleges. All along the way-at least a year in advance-apply for external scholarships. When it comes to scholarships, you have to begin the process before you even know how much college will actually cost or even where the student will have the opportunity to study. |
Students and Scholarship Applications
Posted on February 24, 2016 at 10:42 PM |
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Where are the Scholarships???
Posted on January 24, 2016 at 11:14 AM |
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Top 5 Reasons Teens Don't Win Scholarships
Posted on November 16, 2015 at 9:31 AM |
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Teenagers and Scholarships
Posted on November 12, 2015 at 11:15 PM |
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Scholarship applications vary tremendously in the amount offered, the work required and (in some cases) the probability of being selected. I find a direct correlation between student willingness to apply and efficiency of the application process. Some scholarships offer large financial amounts and have efficient online application processes that don't require additional work unless the student is selected as a finalist. Other scholarships are more cumbersome to pursue because they require a paper application that has to be sent to an individual by mail. Some require lengthy essays and time consuming follow up work such as:
Scholarship programs that want to increase their applicant pool should keep in mind that student behavior in relationship to scholarships is changing and keep it simple when when designing scholarship processes. |
"Who told you to do this?"
Posted on October 16, 2015 at 10:54 PM |
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It's National Merit Month, Don't Miss Out!
Posted on October 1, 2015 at 7:52 AM |
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And the Oscar for Best Actor goes to....Your Kid!
Posted on February 23, 2015 at 10:03 AM |
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Getting scholarships requires that a student look and act like the type of student that the scholarship donor or foundation seeks. Many scholarship donors seek involved and motivated students. A great way to prepare for a successful application experience for scholarships would be to imagine casting a movie with a role for an involved and motivated student. Imagine what that student would be like and start to look at your kid and think of ways that he or she qualifies. If you find a few things that need work, encourage them to get busy. The top 5 things you can encourage in your kids to help them win scholarships are:
Students who win scholarships usually work at winning scholarships. Your kid is a winner, all that is needed is the right part (scholarship) and the right preparation. Lights, camera....scholarship! |
When should I be applying for scholarships?
Posted on February 12, 2015 at 12:07 AM |
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High school seniors began applying for scholarships when they completed college applications this year. Many colleges automatically considered them for scholarships when they applied. There are other scholarships on campus for which high school students have to complete a scholarship application. In addition to scholarships offered by colleges to which students apply, there are scholarships that are not school based. Those scholarships are offered by businesses, organizations and individuals. Most of those scholarships require an application with an essay. Some scholarships require a high school transcript, standardized test scores and a copy of the FAFSA Student Aid Report. |
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