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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. A roundtable panel of judges and applicants supply inside information regarding the winning qualities sought after by award-giving organisations, and tips for finding scholarships by using books, the internet, personal connections, and sources in the community are provided. With insight into the judges' criteria for a successful application, 30 previously awarded scholarship essays are thoroughly analysed, from choice of topic to writing style. Revealing unique strategies for preparation and overcoming nervousness, this definitive resource also includes sample interview questions and answers.

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9781617600074

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"""Sound advice for the college bound, and useful for counselors as well as for libraries."" --""KLIATT"" ""This how-to book is full of good advice for college-bound students. Thirty essays with brief introductory notes give teens concrete examples of what works to gain admission to the schools of their choice. Twelve essays that 'bombed' are also analyzed, pointing out pitfalls to avoid."" --""School Library Journal"""

This how-to book is full of good advice for college-bound students. Thirty essays with brief introductory notes give teens concrete examples of what works to gain admission to the schools of their choice. Twelve essays that 'bombed' are also analyzed, pointing out pitfalls to avoid. -- School Library Journal

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"Gen Tanabe and Kelly Tanabe are the authors of ""1001 Ways to Pay for College,"" "" Accepted! 50 Successful Business School Admission Essays,"" ""Accepted! 50 Successful College Admission Essays,"" ""Adult Students,"" ""Get Free Cash for College,"" ""Get into Any College,"" ""How to Write a Winning Scholarship Essay,"" """"and ""Sallie Mae How to Pay for College."" They live in Belmont, California."

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