How to Write a Winning Scholarship Essay - 10th Edition by Gen Tanabe & Kelly Tanabe (Paperback)
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Highlights
- Examining the two basic components of scholarship competition--essays and interviews--this vital guidebook offers practical advice and real-life examples to guide students through the entire application process.
- About the Author: Gen Tanabe and Kelly Tanabe won more than $100,000 in merit-based scholarships to graduate from Harvard debt-free.
- 256 Pages
- Study Guides, Financial Aid
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About the Book
"Provides 30 complete winning scholarship essays with analysis of why they were successful, scholarship interview strategies, Q&A with scholarship judges, 12 essays that bombed and an essay-writing workshop that covers selecting a topic, creating an outline, writing and editing"--Book Synopsis
Examining the two basic components of scholarship competition--essays and interviews--this vital guidebook offers practical advice and real-life examples to guide students through the entire application process. A roundtable panel of judges and applicants supply inside information regarding the winning qualities sought after by award-giving organizations and tips for finding scholarships by using books, the internet, personal connections, and sources in the community. With insight into the judges' criteria for a successful application, 30 previously awarded scholarship essays are thoroughly analyzed, from choice of topic to writing style. Revealing unique strategies for preparation and overcoming nervousness, this definitive resource also includes sample interview questions and answers.Review Quotes
"An excellent guide for all students." --School Library Journal "A wealth of tips, tricks, techniques, advice, and useful strategies...absolute 'must-read' for anyone interested in competing for scholarship funds." --Bookwatch "Sound advice for the college bound." --Paula Rohrlick, KLIATT
About the Author
Gen Tanabe and Kelly Tanabe won more than $100,000 in merit-based scholarships to graduate from Harvard debt-free. They are the authors of 14 books including The Ultimate Scholarship Book, Accepted! 50 Successful College Admission Essays and The Ultimate Guide to America's Best Colleges. They tour the country as speakers on college planning and live in Belmont, California.Dimensions (Overall): 8.9 Inches (H) x 5.9 Inches (W) x .9 Inches (D)
Weight: .6 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 256
Genre: Study Guides
Sub-Genre: Financial Aid
Publisher: SuperCollege
Format: Paperback
Author: Gen Tanabe & Kelly Tanabe
Language: English
Street Date: May 14, 2024
TCIN: 89603564
UPC: 9781617601897
Item Number (DPCI): 247-34-4153
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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