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Scholarship Basics (College Essay Guy) You GOTTA read this one!

Organize and keep track of your scholarships!

Scholarship Tracker (sample) (College Essay Guy)

Meet all application deadlines.

Use the scholarship tracker.
Plan ahead and ask for assistance early.
Scholarships are not easy to get. A late application may not be read.

Don’t ignore small awards.

Small awards can add up.
The larger the award, the more competition you’ll face.

Don't pay to apply for a scholarship.

If the offer sounds too good to be true, it's probably not legit.
If in doubt, run it by your counselor.

Request letters of recommendation early.

Ask your counselor if there is a procedure to follow to request letters of recommendation at your school.
Some applications require letters of recommendation.
Think carefully about who should write these letters and choose people who can speak to your strengths and ability to overcome your weaknesses.
It's ok to ask the same person to submit letters for different scholarships/colleges since they probably saved the letter.
Letters from family members are generally a no-no.
Give your recommenders no less than two weeks notice so they have time to write the letter.
Be prepared to provide them with additional information about yourself or the scholarship.
Make sure to follow up with your recommender to assure that your letter was submitted.

Write a great essay.

Think carefully about the question being asked and use this opportunity to tell the selection committee things about you that might not be shown elsewhere in the application.
Get help with editing for grammar and spelling, but do your own writing—the committee wants to hear from you personally.

Attend a scholarship workshop.
Check your high school websites or ask your counselor if there are any scholarship workshop opportunities either in person or virtual.

Time to SHINE! Applications will often ask you to talk about what you do with your time.

Tell them about recognitions and awards you've received.
Emphasize activities that show your talents and passions, especially things that demonstrate your ability to lead, take initiative, persist through adversity, and care for your community. Don't underestimate yourself - employment and family responsibilities can say a lot in your favor as well.

Try, try again.

Keep trying even if you don’t win a scholarship right away.
Save copies of every application that you complete so you don’t have to start from scratch every time.

GET ORGANIZED with the Scholarship Tracker (from The College Essay Guy)

What is WUE? The Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE) is a tuition-savings program that makes attending out-of-state colleges and universities more affordable for students. Through WUE, you receive a reduced tuition rate, giving you more education options for your money. Virtually all undergraduate degrees are available.

How does WUE work? Participating two- and four-year public colleges and universities across the Western U.S. agree to charge out-of-state students no more than 150 percent of the institution’s in-state tuition. Tuition savings may vary depending on the college or major. The bottom line: You save big with WUE and almost always pay less than out-of-state tuition.

How do I get started? Check your eligibility by home state/ territory, college and major through our online WUE Savings Finder. Visit wuesavingsfinder.wiche.ed
Meet the college’s WUE admissions requirements and deadlines.
Apply directly to the college(s) of your choice.
Contact the college - it’s the best source of information about how you can save money through WUE.

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