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In the next five years, sixteen million high school students will graduate, making up the largest group of high school graduates in this country's history. Those students who are fortunate enough to be on the honor roll or the star quarterback of the football team will have access to the best scholarships. But what will happen to the rest of them--those students who have the potential for a great college career, but not necessarily the financial backing to attend the school of their dreams? Author Kimberly Stezala passionately believes that every student should have access to a quality education. Now, she shows parents and their kids how to approach the scholarship process like a pro. Filled with inspiring advice from successful students and scholarship providers, Scholarships 101 shows aspiring college students how to: apply for those scholarships that are the best match for their profile and skills * create a scholarship application that will stand apart from the rest and impress the judges * find the buried treasure of scholarships that aren't necessarily available on common websites * build a team of supporters in their scholarship quest Straightforward and savvy, this book provides the extra boost many students need to plan for their futures and receive the education they deserve.
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In the next five years, sixteen million high school students will graduate, making up the largest group of high school graduates in this country’s history. Those students who are fortunate enough to be on the honor roll or the star quarterback of the football team will have access to the best scholarships. But what will happen to the rest of them—those students who have the potential for a great college career, but not necessarily the financial backing to attend the school of their dreams? Author Kimberly Stezala passionately believes that every student should have access to a quality education. Now, she shows parents and their kids how to approach the scholarship process like a pro. Filled with inspiring advice from successful students and scholarship providers, Scholarships 101 shows aspiring college students how to: apply for those scholarships that are the best match for their profile and skills • create a scholarship application that will stand apart from the rest and impress the judges • find the buried treasure of scholarships that aren’t necessarily available on common websites • build a team of supporters in their scholarship quest Straightforward and savvy, this book provides the extra boost many students need to plan for their futures and receive the education they deserve.
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Scholarships 101: The Real-World Guide to Getting Cash for College
- Paperback: 256 pages
- Publisher: AMACOM; 2008-07-23
- Label: AMACOM
- Studio: AMACOM
- ISBN: 0814409814
- Average Customer Review:
 based on 5 reviews
- Sales Rank in Books: #629593
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Summary: Scholarships 101 2008-08-14
Comment: WOW! With humor, respect and encouragement, this workbook gives students a step-by-step guide to "winning" scholarships. Ms. Stezala unveils how scholarship committees select winners and shares scholarship success stories. A must have for every high school student!
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Summary: Great Advice From the Queen of Scholarship Know-How 2008-08-08
Comment: I'm a college counselor who has worked with hundreds of students as they apply for college scholarships. Scholarships 101 is the best book I've read on the topic of college scholarship applications.
Many students (and parents) think that the way to win scholarships is to apply willy-nilly to MORE scholarships. In truth, the best way to win scholarships is to apply for the RIGHT scholarships. In Scholarships 101, Kimberly Stezala provides a step-by-step plan to help students identify their personal strengths and dreams, and then match themselves to the right scholarships.
If you're merely looking for a long list of scholarships, there are plenty of websites and books out there. But if you're looking for advice about how to boost your chances of having a scholarship committee choose YOU, buy this book. Not only is Kimberly Stezala "the Scholarship Lady," she's the Queen of Scholarship Know-How.
By the way, I recently interviewed Kimberly Stezala for my blog on college admissions. [...]
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Summary: Very helpful, easy to understand, and HIGHLY RECOMMEND 2008-08-08
Comment: This book is a comprehensive guide and is the perfect book for anyone who has no clue on how to get started in the scholarship search. She gives incredible scenarios, hot tips, and refrig notes! There are numerous helpful websites listed and a wonderful glossary of terms. This is a must read for every student and parent who is navigating the scholarship universe! Go to Kim's website http://scholarshipstreet.com/ for additional information. It's very helpful!
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Summary: G. Green 2008-07-25
Comment: Although I thought the book had ideas on the basics, it failed to deliver the actual resources/websites, etc. needed. FastWeb as she recommends is like finding the needle (Scholarship) in the haystack. She indicates she founded Wisconsin's first online scholarship database but shared no specifics of this info. Sorry I purchased the book.
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Summary: The Complete Package 2008-07-17
Comment: What a great gathering of wisdom for those intending to go on to college. For high school students and parents alike, the author has put together an easy-to-understand book filled with information to help gain scholarships. Well written, it's an education about higher education. Kudos.
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