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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
Puppilus
Posted January 28, 2013
the first one reviewer did exactly the opposite of what they should have done and instead of just skimming through the book should have taken the time to actually
read the entire book. The unique tips and Felecia's perspective is amazing.
The knowledge given by the writer is extremely valuable. Never once throughout the book, in the title, in
the introduction, or on the back cover did Felecia state that she was writing a scholarship directory.
Everything in this text reminds me of the 4hr work week, it is the 4hr work week for students wanting to
go to college with funds students that are often overlooked by lazy guidance counselors and teachers. This is a no frills, straight to the point, practical guide to getting as much money
as possible so that kids can attend institutions of higher learning. I quote it is the "Creative Students Guide
to Scholarships," get creative and earn the money necessary for your education.
John_JDC
Posted January 19, 2013
Probably the best book I've read on scholarships for the average student such as me. I'm not sure what the damning review is talking about, but for somebody like me - who isn't the brightest student, nor the most knowledgeable - I feel miles more confident that I'll actually be able to get a scholarship now. The book literally walks you through getting a scholarship - I haven't come across anything this practical or useful in a long while. I wanted to take my future in my own hands, and this book has enabled me to do so. I would thoroughly recommend it.
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Posted January 16, 2013
This book is just what I have been looking for! I have a a high school senior who hasn't been getting much help with scholarships
from his guidance counselor. I didn't apply for scholarships when I was in school so I didn't know where to begin with the process to help my son. This book was a great help for me
and my son to show us what we needed to do and some creative ways to stand out. Must read even if your child is not a C student like mine
Anonymous
Posted December 27, 2012
To be honest, this book doesn't really say anything groundbreaking or new. It sends you to all the most well-known scholarship search engines like Zinch or Cappex, and it just coaches you on how to write a good essay, gives tips on starting searches early, etc. I ended up leafing through the entire book trying to find something new or enlightening that I hadn't already done or didn't already know, and I arrived at the back cover, having come up emptyhanded. In the end, I think it's just best to invest in a scholarships directory and dive directly into the search.
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