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Peterson’s The "C" Student’s Guide to Scholarships (Peterson's C Student’s
Guide to Scholarships)1st Edition
Unlike most scholarship guides that are aimed only at the straight-A student, this guide shows that it is possible for average or even below-average students to win some of the millions of dollars in available scholarship awards.
This is the essential guide to help you find scholarships when you are an average student. Author Felecia Hatcher has dedicated her life to motivating young people to look past their circumstances and their grades and get creative! As a "C" student herself in high school, Hatcher beat the odds and won over $100,000 in scholarships to attend college. She believes that you are an individual with unique talents! Being a “C” student doesn’t mean you can’t succeed in life!
Inside this guide you'll find :
- Secrets and techniques needed to apply for hundreds and thousands of dollars in scholarships and grants to compete with straight "A" students
- Insightful, resourceful information to help you achieve college and scholarship success
- Step-by-step guidance to turn hidden talents and unique strengths into cash for college
- Personal testimonials from "C" students who found their way to success
- Advice on requesting letters of recommendation and working with your recommenders
Read Peterson’s The "C" Students Guide to Scholarships (Peterson's C Students Guide to Scholarships) to learn how you can win scholarships for college, too!
Product Details
ISBN-13: | 9780768936155 |
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Publisher: | Peterson's |
Publication date: | 09/19/2012 |
Pages: | 218 |
Product dimensions: | 5.90(w) x 8.90(h) x 0.70(d) |
About the Author
Table of Contents
Forward 1
Preface 3
Introduction-This Book is For You, Slacker! 5
Your Grades Suck…But You Still Want to Go to College, Right? 5
Why "C" Students Rock! 6
Mission lmpossibie-2.1 GPA to $ 100,000 for College: My Scholarship Story 9
What? Who? Me? Really??? 12
Chapter 1 Sprinting Off the Starting Line 15
Are You Still A Freshman? Lucky You! 16
Planning for Scholarships 17
Realizing Your Unique Potential 18
Broadening Your Opportunities 18
Test the Dedication of Your Parents 19
Suck Up to the Right Adults 20
Practicing for Scholarships 21
Organization 21
Applications 22
Interviews 22
Essays 23
Careers 23
Chapter 2 Show Me the Money! 27
Let's Be Realistic… 27
Okay, So What Kind of Scholarships Should You Apply For? 28
Get Local 29
Get Specific 31
Get Creative 35
Get Lucky (But Don't Count On It) 36
Where Should You Hunt For Scholarships? 38
Where NOT to Look For Scholarships 41
Should I Ever Pursue a Scholarship That Doesn't Seem Right for Me? 43
Finding His Creative Niche: Channing's Scholarship Story 44
Chapter 3 Application Do's and Don'ts 49
Where Do I Get My Applications? 50
SAMPLE APPLICATION REQUEST LETTER #1 51
SAMPLE APPLICATION REQUEST LETTER #2 52
Ten Tips for Submitting Amazing Application Packets 54
Easy Ways to Personalize Your Application 59
Never Enough Money: lonnie's Scholarship Story 61
Chapter 4 Write a Freakin' Awesome Essay! 65
Why an Essay? 66
Before You Write… 68
While You Are Writing… 89
Play the Essay Critiquing Game! 100
Two Samples of Winning Essays 104
Awarded For Essays: Mckenzie's Scholarship Story 110
Chapter 5 Recommendation Letters That Rock! 117
What is a Letter of Recommendation? 118
Choosing Your Recommenders 119
Working With Your Recommenders 123
The Final Steps 127
Overcoming All Obstacles: Jessenia's Scholarship Story 130
Chapter 6 The Scholarship Express Package 135
It All Began With a Binder. 135
What Do I Need for My SEP? 137
How Do I Assemble My SEP? 139
How Do I Use My SEP? 140
The Scholarship Follow-Up File 142
Put On a Happy Face(Book)-The Social Media Alert! 147
Chapter 7 How to Become an Interview Rock Star! 151
The Five 'P's of Professionalism 152
Are You Glossophobic? 159
How to Practice for Your Scholarship Interview 162
The Dreaded Interview Questions 163
Less Traditional Interviews 174
Chapter 8 What Now? 179
Get More Scholarships! 179
Keep Your Scholarships! 180
So, You Didn't Get a Scholarship…Go To College Anyway! 181
More "Free" Money for College-Other Ways to Pay Your Way 183
10 Tips for Stretching Your College Dollars 189
The End is Here!!!!! 192
Index of Web Resources 193
Thank You! 205
About the Author 206