Get Free Cash for College: Secrets to Winning Scholarships - Softcover

"Take these important tips from two experienced writers who are nationally recognized for their expertise on all facets of the college application process." --David Miller, Director of College Counseling, Stevenson School "This book gives a down to earth, step-by-step method of finding, applying for and winning scholarships." --Lynda McGee, College Counselor, Downtown Magnets High School "We recommend Get Free Cash for College." --Cosmo Girl "Helpful, well-organized guide, with copies of actual letters and essays and practical tips. A good resource for all students." --KLIATT "Students applying for college can tap into thousands of scholarships." --San Mateo County Times "The Tanabes use their experiences and those of other students to guide high school and college students and their parents through the scholarship and financial aid process." --Palo Alto Daily News

The secrets, tips, and strategies used by actual students to win millions of dollars in financial aid and scholarships are revealed in this completely revised guide for parents and high school, college, and graduate students. Every step of the scholarship process is examined, with advice on finding the right scholarships, crafting applications, writing exceptional essays, and asking the college for a financial aid reassessment. Profiles of scholarship judges give potential applicants insight into the scholarship selection process and the qualities that judges seek in selecting the winners. A fully updated scholarship directory contains the top 175 scholarships that anyone can win with awards worth more than $100 million; examples of winning scholarship applications, essays, and interview questions and answers are also included.