by Gabrielle McCormick | Nov 17, 2018 | Applying for Scholarships, Finding Scholarships, Scholarship Essays
Believe it or not, scholarship committees generally ask the same types of questions and have similar applications. That’s right! The scholarships you find are going to fit into specific themes which you must be able to identify in order to save your family time,...
by Gabrielle McCormick | Nov 3, 2018 | Applying for Scholarships, Inspiration and Motivation, Scholarship Essays
Oftentimes, students don’t know how to stand out in their scholarship essays. They want to portray themselves as special but struggle to find the words to capture who they really are. If that sounds like you, this will help. Read...
by Gabrielle McCormick | Nov 3, 2018 | Inspiration and Motivation, Scholarship Applications, Scholarship Essays
Everybody has something that’s caused them pain, suffering, sadness, or even temporary defeat. I don’t know what struggles you or your family may be facing, but I’m here to tell you to channel that pain for good. Read...
by Gabrielle McCormick | Nov 1, 2018 | Applying for Scholarships, Scholarship Applications, Scholarship Essays
Let me guess…the scholarship essay is giving you and your family the blues. What can you possibly write that will get you noticed without sounding fake or phony? You need the committee to “get you” on paper. You want them to understand what you’re trying to say, be...
by Gabrielle McCormick | Oct 31, 2018 | Applying for Scholarships, Scholarship Applications, Scholarship Essays
If you or your student is juggling various activities (working, clubs, practicing, volunteering, etc.), then I feel your pain. It’s rough because there doesn’t seem to be enough hours in a day. Everyone has challenging semesters, six-weeks, or quarters. But how do we...
by Gabrielle McCormick | Oct 24, 2018 | Applying for Scholarships, Scholarship Essays
Students often wonder why their scholarship essays don’t win. Half the time, committees won’t even let you know you haven’t won, let alone what you’ve done wrong. Read...
