How to Write a Winning Scholarship Essay: 30 Essays That Won Over $3 Million in Scholarships
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| Rating | : | 4.21 (633 Votes) |
| Asin | : | B00LTZNQPG |
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| Number of Pages | : | 463 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-02-12 |
| Language | : | English |
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"An excellent guide for all students." —School Library Journal"A wealth of tips, tricks, techniques, advice, and useful strategies…absolute 'must-read' for anyone interested in competing for scholarship funds." —Bookwatch"Sound advice for the college bound." —Paula Rohrlick, KLIATT
Jonathan J. Hooker said good. used it for school, good info. "Not bad" according to K. M. Hampton. The key is getting your kids to actually do it. We have found that a number of schools and general scholarships have dropped the essays, however most school's Honor Programs require essays and it can be the tipping point for someone who is borderline in either grades or scores. My daughter was admitted into ASU's Honors program and her grades were not stellar but her ACT scores were. Because she didn't entirely meet the basic requirements she felt she wouldn't be given a look but we encouraged her to apply and the ideas she got from this book helped her . Writing a Winning Scholarshiop Essay. Rkrupka1 Great book! Well organized, lots of great info. Heard the authors speak at a PTA mtg a few years back. Highly recommend any of their scholarship search books!
Examining the two basic components of scholarship competition—essays and interviews—this vital guidebook offers practical advice and real-life examples to guide students through the entire application process. With insight into the judges' criteria for a successful application, 30 previously awarded scholarship essays are thoroughly analyzed, from choice of topic to writing style. A roundtable panel of judges and applicants supply inside information regarding the winning qualities sought after by award-giving