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Scholarships Are Not Just a Spring Activity
05/18/2008
One of the most common myths out there about scholarships is that they are largely due in the spring. The thinking is that you apply for college in the fall, and then apply for scholarships in the spring once you have some breathing space from the hyperactivity of the fall.
This is not only mistaken, but can be catastrophic to a student seeking scholarships!
Scholarship applications are due all throughout the year, and the worst thing a student can do is to take the fall -- or even the summer -- off. As someone who has won almost a quarter of a million dollars in scholarships, I can tell you that the deadlines fall all over the calendar, and require sound organization and planning. This is why so many students fail to win scholarships and why the majority of students tackle this process in a very poorly designed fashion.
For more information about how to organize for yearlong scholarship battles, stop by one of my lectures or send me an email.