“A.C.T.I.O.N.” Plan for College Scholarships - Step 3
You need to take some extra time on thinking, planning and executing the action steps required to actually secure and ensure some scholarships come your way that is RIGHT FOR YOU! Presentation is everything! Positioning yourself, making others take notice and remember you from millions of other applicants is what you are and should be aiming for. Setting yourself apart, focusing in on personality, character, unique qualities, potential, talents, dreams, hopes, potential, promise and the what you have to offer and contribute all matter A WHOLE LOT. This is how to define and introduce yourself well. You are doing it through a paper-based, information-driven process! Your first impression are done through your total application package, essay, thoroughness, follow-up and attention to detail. DO NOT UNDERESTIMATE THIS ASPECT IN ANY WAY! This is where most of your energy and preparatory work, apart from finding and researching to find scholarships, will and should be spent. You have to convince and influence others that you are the wisest choice and applicant to go with. How would you do that? Even just thinking about your strengths will help you get started with answering this question and stepping up to the plate defining who you are and positioning yourself head and shoulders above and ahead. Personal references and referrals go a long way to get others to take notice. Let other voices and respected individuals sing your praises on your behalf, write a recommendation letter or testimonial or character and/or achievement highlights. More voices underscoring your plea, will make the case even stronger and linger in the minds of those reviewing the application. PICK THEM CAREFULLY AND KNOW WHAT THEY ARE GOING TO SAY IN ALL LIKELIHOOD! Explain to all your references why you ask and value them and what the purpose and envisioned outcome of this exercise and referral is. Also, ensure that you inform them when you get word or feedback on your application. You can easily consider teachers, family friends, religious or community leaders, peers and other referral networks can also work to your distinct advantage. You are unique and one-of-a-kind, it is time the others find out as well when they meet you through your application packages! Ensure you have enough copies of everything and put together some basic pre-packaged application kits for use in the process, to save you time and money in the long run and enable all the many applications that you will be sending out. CHECKLIST: What to include in your College Scholarship Application Package § Presentation cover or folder (see guidelines) § The fully-filled out scholarship application § Customized essay and motivation why you should get the grant/why you are studying or considering school/course of study, potential and promise, your assets and contributions § Your transcript § Any personal references or letters of recommendation § Portfolio picture place it on the front inside cover, on the top of the application Ensure you have your high school papers and transcripts. List all your community and volunteer involvements, leadership positions, vacation or casual employment, initiatives and projects that you are involved in. Hobbies and interests related to the field of study can also help in securing more chances for consideration. If photos are required, choose a clear, formal, head-and-shoulder shot. Other Tips For Making Your College Scholarship Application Process More Simplistic And Reliable: § Apply only for scholarships that do not sell your information and keeps your information private and confidential. § Consider using a scholarship search service or apply yourself, § Ensure that you are making and effort of keeping all applications organized, filed and in the order, you sent them out. § Ensure the particular scholarships you select match your criteria, wants and needs. § Keep track of all deadlines § Pre-assemble all documentation, essays, pictures, transcripts etc that you will need for your application packages and get lots of copies ready (pre-package a basic one) and then just customize it for every application § Take care not to lose contact information or confirmation letters or receipt, even rejection letters FACTS AND MILESTONES TO REMEMBER FOR ALL COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS § Dates and Deadlines: the exact date or cut-off that the application must be received by the scholarship committee for consideration and inclusion in the selection process § Record and copy any related and relevant phone number, contact and logistic information required or important pertaining to every application – taking extreme care not to lose any key information § The date you called the Scholarship Agency to verify they received your application package or received confirmation in writing that they got your documentation. § The date you received the scholarship application § The date you requested the application packages § The date you sent the application or your application package was mailed/delivered/received § The Scholarship name/Every application package (label them and sort in separate files/envelopes if easier) “HOW DO I BEST APPLY AND PRESENT MY PROMISE AND POTENTIAL?” Many of us are quite at a loss at ‘selling’ ourselves. We have difficulty marketing and positioning our talents for not wanting to sound arrogant or bragging in any way. YET, THIS IS THE TIME LIKE NO OTHER TO SET THESE ASIDE AND SELL, SELL, SELL! You only have the paper and information process at your disposal to make a great and lasting impression on ‘strangers’. Make the most of it. Focus on your strengths. Here are some practical tips that you can use and act on right away to help you through this application process: § Write and practice questions and answers § Rehearse out loud if you have to and if it helps to structure your thoughts and responses/ § Research and write motivations, compelling and effective application essays and have others review it for you (both those that know you and those you do not) You might even consider giving it to someone to proof/edit as that extra set of eyes, that might catch things you will miss or overlook. § Part of your commitment and purpose here, is that you want to stand out and rise to the challenge through the power of your words, the content of your application. You want to get noticed and be remembered. You want to be the one selected. TAKE THE TIME AND TROUBLE TO MAKE YOUR APPLICATION THE BEST ONE YOU CAN POSSIBLY MUSTER. § Work on your ‘master’ blueprint application and then customize it for every College Scholarship package that you send out. TIP # 14: TRUTH AND HONESTY in presentation matters. BE DARING AND TAKE CHANCES FOCUSING IN ON YOUR TALENTS AND WHAT YOU HAVE TO OFFER. YOU GET BUT THIS ONE chance to introduce, sell and position yourself – so use it to your best advantage – EVERY TIME! TIP # 15: There are no promises and guarantees in this process. There are also empty promises and false claims. Not all scholarships or providers, referrals or services are created equal. Tell the good ones from the bad, the scams from the real deal. DO YOUR RESEARCH! Deal with reputable, known and proven track records. You are not a victim in this process or merely passive-responsive, you can be an active participant making all the difference in the world, taking personal interest and stake in both process and outcome to your best and own advantage. FAST FACT: There are many different types of scholarships. They are free and open to apply for by anyone and everyone. Combination funding solutions are also quite commonplace. This gets us to the more practical side of how to find and receive College Scholarships. Follow a very pro-active, hands-on approach with a personal action plan that is thought-out, structured , detailed and comprehensive, methodical and well executed. You will be doing it yourself, FOR YOU and FOR YOUR FUTURE. You can plan and execute to succeed and apply as well as secure College Scholarships without a doubt! Here are some more practical tips to follow, to make the process work for you. 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