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Applying for College scholarships

AVID III Mrs. Seefloth. Applying for College scholarships. “free money” From clubs and organizations, charitable foundations, businesses, schools, universities, government agencies, and others. Not just for grades Deadlines: vary throughout the year. Scholarship basics. But beware ….

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Applying for College scholarships

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  1. AVID III Mrs. Seefloth Applying for College scholarships

  2. “free money” From clubs and organizations, charitable foundations, businesses, schools, universities, government agencies, and others. Not just for grades Deadlines: vary throughout the year. Scholarship basics

  3. But beware … • Application fee • Incorrect/nonworking contact info • Website woes • No recent winners • “secret” scholarships • Guaranteed $$$

  4. Plan, Plan, and Plan some more • Read and highlight key points about the retirement article. • Respond with your thoughts to this question: • How can you avoid falling into these bad habits? • Which of these habits (do you think) are the easiest and hardest to break? • Final thoughts…

  5. What will I need to apply for scholarships? • Application • Transcript (most recent/sealed) • L.O.R. (2-3) • 1-2 essays • FAFSA • Is that it??

  6. So, how do I win? • Be positive • Be proactive • Be timely • Be organized • Be persistent • … be you, but the best of you!

  7. On your mark, get set, go!! • Brainstorm how we should get started on this process. • What should our goal(s) be for the next few weeks? • How will we measure our success (in the next few weeks)?

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