How to pay for college: Organization for scholarship success

Name: How to pay for college: Organization for scholarship success
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Without a 4.0 and 0 sports skills I paid for my education thanks to scholarships and grants and you can too! Learn how!

Created byShannon Douglass

Last updated 11/2015

English

What you'll learn

Organize their scholarship applications and materials for effeciency
Understand the best practices in asking for letters of reccomendation
Create a properly formatted student resume
Be ready for the interview process
Create a detailed list of activities and involvement.
Understand the proper follow up required when scholarships are awarded

Course content

9 sections • 37 lectures • 1h 45m total length

My story can be yours too!2:06
Learn about my story and why I think this simple system can work for you!
How to get the most out of this course3:01
To get the most from this course complete the course by section, take breaks between lectures and take notes.
Professionalism 101 for students4:46
Don't put yourself in the hole before you even begin! Make sure that your email, phone and social media are all looking professional and mature.
The Grandma Rule1:58
What would Grandma think? This one suggestion will help during the entire scholarship process.
Professionalism 101 quiz

If you only view one lecture - let it be this one!6:10
The key component to maximizing your scholarship earnings is to get organized! This video shows you how and gets you started.
Getting together your list of involvement3:43
Compiling your list of involvement0:24
Take a few minutes to start brainstorming what you have accomplished. This lecture will help you get some ideas on paper and get this list started.
Asking for recommendations7:13
A great letter or rec will make or break your scholarship application. Learn why asking early and asking correctly is critical to getting quality letters on time! At the end of this lecture you will know how and when to ask.
Transcripts, gather them early!3:18
Simple but vital, you need current transcripts ready to send at a moment's notice. At the end of this lecture you will know to keep a small quantity on hand at all times.
The dreaded essay...3:26
Too many people fear the essay! Instead of fearing it, embrace it! At the end of this lecture you will know the value of putting time into the essays and the importance of getting help in the editing.
Organizing the box3:00
So what do you put in the box? At the end of this lecture you will know how to organize your scholarship box to have all the materials you need ready to go.
Electronic Storage4:09
Save early and save often! You need to have all your scholarship information saved and backed up. In this lecture I discuss several options for storing your electronic files.
Get prepared!

Filling out the application2:05
Simple but important! Fill out the application properly, type it and remember to sign if required.
Read all the fine print3:52
Don't let the fine print kill you! Read all the details and understand the application deadlines. At the end of this lecture you will understand the difference between deadlines and the importance of reading all the fine print in the application.
Honesty is the best policy3:32
Deadlines

Introduction to interviews!1:29
Mastering - or at least being comfortable - with interviews can help you for the rest of your life. This lecture introduces you to why this section is important.
What to wear to your interview8:27
How should you dress for your interview? This lecture and the additional PDF will help guide you in your choices. At the end of this lecture you will understand some key concepts in selecting your scholarship interview attire.
Good form in interviews3:29
Sometimes it isn't what you say but how you say it. At the end of this lecture you will have some simple tips to have better body language and eye contact during your interview.
What to say!4:44
Don't be afraid of saying the wrong thing! This lecture is all about being true to yourself in your interview responses. At the end of this lecture you should understand that there aren't right or wrong answers to most interview questions.
What to say!1:00
As an added bonus here are a few sample questions that may be asked during your scholarship interview. Refer to this for ideas on what may be asked and spend some time thinking about how you would respond to each of them.
Interviews

What now?1:52
Once the applications are sent, what do you do now?
The finals steps0:32
Don't forget thank yous!2:55
Thank you notes are becoming a lost art. But remembering to send a thank you note for a scholarship is important and can help you in earning the scholarship again in the future. At the end of this lecture you will know how important a thank you note is.
Follow up2:21
Try again EVERY year!2:05
The scholarship application process is not a one time event. If you don't earn a scholarship the first time, try again. At the end of this lecture you will know this is a 4 year process and not to give up after a rejection letter.
Thank yous

Requirements

No materials are required but I strongly encourage a portable file box, hanging folders and file folders.

Description

I won $25,000 to pay for my college education thanks to scholarships and grants and I want you to be successful too! You can learn my tips and tricks to get organized and maximize the number of scholarships for which you apply and the quality of those applications.

Maximize Your College Scholarship Potential!

Learn Professionalism - get a leg up on your peers
Learn Organization - my tricks for easy access to everything you need
Learn to Search for Scholarships - where will you have the best luck
Learn Interviewing - what to wear, say and do
Learn Follow up - how to actually get the money you earn

Scholarships can make your college dreams possible!

Don't let the cost of a college education scare you away and don't get burdened with student loan debt. Scholarships can help bring those costs WAY down and make your education attainable.

This course is a series of video lectures where I share my personal story and teach you step by step how to get organized. This is a video version of a workshop I have been teaching for nearly 10 years. My past participants have found success and you can too!

One of my best students earned herself $71,500 in scholarships and grants using the tools and skills learned in my workshops.

If you or someone in your family is getting ready to apply for scholarships, take this course now to maximize your experience.

This course also incudes the following FREE resources:

my 15 page printable workbook
list of the top scholarship search sites
dress for success tips
a sample resume
and much MORE!

This course has a 30 day money back guarantee.

So why wait? Try it today and see what your results could be! Will you be my next top student?

Who this course is for:

This course is for high school or college students who want to be better prepared for the scholarship application process
This course can also be utilized by parents of children applying for scholarships
This course is NOT meant for graduate students

How to pay for college: Organization for scholarship success

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Course content

Before you get started4 lectures • 12min

Lets get you organized!8 lectures • 31min

Searching for scholarships2 lectures • 8min

Applying!3 lectures • 9min

Interviews!5 lectures • 19min

Final Steps5 lectures • 10min

Resumes2 lectures • 14min

Wrap Up2 lectures • 3min

Supplemental Materials6 lectures • 20min

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