Making the Right Decision January 21, 2010

Making the Right Decision

Some people rush into college, and it is one of the biggest mistakes they can make. You want to make sure you are choosing college, don’t let it choose you. Some questions you should ask yourself before picking a college is:

What are my priorities and interests?

What are my career goals?

What needs do I have, especially if I’m going to attend a school away from home or even out-of-state?

Personally, I know a numerous amount of people who have told me they rushed thier decision on where to go to college, and ended up somewhere they weren’t satisfied with. Before making a final decision on where you want to go, you need to do a fair share of research on the college. Including expenses, rooming, classes, loans, financial aid, text books, courses, and much more. If you know where you want to go in life, go for it. Just make sure that you know exactly where you want to go, before you risk making a mistake.

Kayla Nestor

Get the goods: Scholarship Tips December 1, 2009

Top Qualities that Scholarship
Committees look for:

· Academics- almost all scholarships include some kind of academic component.
· Leadership– committees look for motivation, courage, and how well you can take charge.
· Work experience– many committees want to see how you apply your skills in the day-to-day work place.
· Service– in addition to paid work, it’s important to volunteer in your community, to show dedication.
Physical Fitness– some scholarship committees require well-rounded applicants. This often includes fitness of the body as well as fitness of the mind; especially if you are looking for an athletic scholarship
 

Scholarship Tips
 It is important to reach out to everyone you know to ask if they know of any organizations or companies that give out college scholarships. Once you have your list make sure to keep note of all of the deadlines and requirements to be eligible. This will help you stay focused and make sure you get all your scholarship applications in on time.
Try to set yourself apart from the other applicants and try to think what you would be looking for if you were reviewing scholarship applications. Always be honest and never bend the truth, make sure you can back up everything you say in your scholarship application or essay. After receiving a scholarship, write a thank you note! This will show that you are very appreciative, and it will improve your chances of winning the scholarship again the following year; if you are still eligible. Every tiny step will help you. The more time and effort you put into your scholarship, the more you will get out of it.