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Scholarship Interviews
Asked by J.M. from Denver
on February 11, 2012
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My daughter was just selected to interview for the "Whole Person" scholarship at Oral Roberts University. Do you have any suggestions on how she should prepare, types...
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- Congratulations to your daughter! Our daughter also had quite a few of these scholarship interviews.. I agree about her dress. neatly, but comfortably. Do not mak...
- I have never had a scholarship interview, but similar to a job interview I assume it is for both sides to find out whether there is a good fit. The school is not just...
- It's been a while (like 15 years) since I did several scholarship interviews. First, congrats to her and good luck. Second, PLEASE make sure she is dressed appropria...
Starting a Scholarship Fund
Asked by K.D. from Dallas
on June 11, 2010
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Does anyone have information on how to start a scholarship fund. The company I currently work for would like to start one for it's employees children. Any informatio...
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- The company I work for has a scholarship fund. Here's some of the basics. They set up a separate 401(c) corporation with the IRS. Each year they have a dinner to r...
- This is strictly off the top of my head. 1. I would begin by figuring out where the money for the fund is coming from. 2. Determine how much money will be distrib...
- I help run a scholarship program for the Arts Council I sit on, we give away between $600-$6000 scholarships per year depending on how much we have from the interest i...
College Application Question
Asked by S.O. from San Antonio
on July 6, 2011
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Question for counselors/ career advisors out there:
Do you make mention of a health disorder on a college application or mention anything about it when you w...
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- My husband has worked in higher ed for 20 years and I have been there for 8 as well. I think at the undergraduate level we are almost always looking for thriving desp...
- There is a lot that goes into consideration. Here is the thing if you leave it out then he is not painted by his disorder. The draw back is you leave it up to their ...
- I believe in full disclosure. My son battled a degenerative hip disease & we made that clear to the college. He ended up dropping out for a hip replacement, & I was ...
Financial Aid Application Information
Asked by R.M. from Miami
on February 14, 2008
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My son has 17 years old and he has a senior,what's the best time to fill for financial aid
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- The sooner the better. That way you can check out your scholarship options.
- You can start now. Here is the website http://www.floridastudentfinancialaid.com/ There is also Bright Futures in the state of Florida if he has a GPA 3.0 and higher...
- I am a daughther who is 17 years old and also a senior. I already sent the papers for the financial aid. The school counselor is the person in charge for this applic...
Finding College Scholarships
Asked by V.B. from Phoenix
on January 15, 2011
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Hi ladies! (and a few gents) My husband just got in to NAU (YEA) but now we have to pay for it!! I googled college scholarships and I'm overwhelmed! There is so muc...
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- Yup, we're in that grey area too. Try Fast Web. However, it does seem that most of the scholarships are for high school students. It might be harder to get them in...
- fast web is good. another place to watch. get your local newspaper and they are listed in there from time to time. also go to all the local highschool websites. go...
- If he's already been to a community college, he should contact that school's financial aid or job help office and see if there's already a resource he can use. I suspe...
Help for a Teenage Girl Starting Life-- Where to Turn?
Asked by N.M. from San Francisco
on August 15, 2010
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Hi all. I'm sure there is someone here who can help. Thanks in advance.
We know a girl, 18/19 years old. She just graduated high school this year and needs some ...
Financial Aid Applications
Asked by J.S. from Chicago
on April 1, 2008
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How can we get more parents to complete the financial aid applications so that high school seniors can go to college? I am disheartened at the fact that there are so ...
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- Tell them to ask their parents for the tax forms so they can fill it out. Maybe even suggest that you sit with the highschooler at their home or suggest a meeting at ...
- I am just starting to look at colleges for my oldest son. I would like to know about where such applications can be found. You can bet I will be filling them out!!! ...
- Well, let me tell you, I have done all I could to encourage my daughter to apply for financial aid and scholarships. I started bugging her before the end of her junio...
High School - What Things Make You More Attractive for Colleges and Scholarships
Asked by S.T. from Denver
on July 10, 2011
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Hi,
Glanced over some prior answers. I have a son heading into High School next month. What are the most important things he can do to increase the likelihood of gett...
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- I guess I was lucky, graduated with a 3.95 on the honor society, did just above average on SAT,ACT got a full tuition scholarship no problem. However i played a littl...
- There are lots of great answers here. I didnt read them all so might be repeating--sorry. Yes, your son should take the PSAT early (as a sophomore) if possible so he...
- HI! I'm a non-traditional full-time student, mother, and employee(I basically don't sleep from late august to early may! lol). I've been fortunate in that i have yet...
Can We Stop Dumbing Things Down, Please?
Asked by L.M. from Norfolk
on February 22, 2012
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I will admit, I am a woman with A LOT of pet peeves. One big one is a tendency in our society and educational system to "dumb down" concepts for the masses. One exampl...
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- I haven't read the other responses but here's my take on things: Like it or not, the school system is set up to educate an average student, in average subjects. If...
- y personal two pet peeves in education? Easy: We do not live in a democracy. We live in a constitutional republic. Democracy is rule by the masses, that is clearly...
- I'm truly bothered by the Eurocentric 'white washing' of History. I find myself drilling the wrong info into my kids so they can make the grade, while having to expla...
Passive-aggressive Ex Tormenting Son
Asked by J.E. from Seattle
on November 27, 2006
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Hi all,
We live in Washington state, my son is 16 and is a senior and has been applying to colleges primarily in New York. His dream is to become an actor. He has b...
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- You can't protect your son from his a-hole dad, but you can be a supportive loving mother. Kudos to your son for following his dream! Just keep telling your son what...
- the only thing i can suggest is to just do the opposite of his father and encourage, make sure he knows that its not about what you or his father want, its about what ...
- Hmmmm I really feel for you and your son. I'm 30yo and my parents were divorced when I was 3 yo. I had a touch upbringing when it comes to my dad. My mom raised me and...
