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SCHOLARSHIP RESOURCE |
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This section links to Web sites that help you learn
about financial aid and scholarship resources.
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| To some students and parents, the scholarship is
just another one of those confusing college terms: student
loans, FAFSA, tuition and fees, EFC, grants, and work
study. Little do they realize that knowing more about
the scholarship process could save them thousands of
dollars when trying to cover the cost of their education.
Read more:
http://medi-smart.com/sch101.htm
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| There are thousands and thousands of scholarships
available to students. But not every student is eligible
for every scholarship. To find the right scholarships
to apply to, you have to know the general types of scholarships,
and then narrow your search to the scholarships you
might be eligible for.
Read more:
http://collegeapps.about.com/od/collegescholarship1/a/elig.htm
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| College scholarships are increasingly being sought
as a way to fill in the gaps caused by ever increasing
college tuitions and other educational expenses and
decreasing financial aid availability.
Read more:
http://www.rlrouse.com/college-scholarships.html
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| The best way to avoid being the victim of a scholarship
scam is to remember the old adage: If it seems too good
to be true it probably is. If a scholarship search service
promises you a scholarship, run the other way. If someone
insists that for $5 or $30 or $50, he will guarantee
you a scholarship, it is definitely a scam.
Read more:
http://medi-smart.com/sch103.htm
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| The scholarship application process is very similar
to the college application process. First, you filter
a large list of possible choices into a focused list
that matches you. Then you create compelling applications
that are supported by your achievements, essays, recommendations,
and interviews. Here are some tips to help you create
strong scholarship applications.
Read more:
http://www.collegeboard.com/article/0,3868,6-30-0-8937,00.html
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Searching for and finding scholarships is only the
first half of the process. You still need to apply for
each scholarship you are trying to win. Applying for
scholarships can be time consuming and takes dedication
and motivation.
Read more:
http://medi-smart.com/sch104.htm
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| Scholarship judges may spend just a few precious
minutes or even seconds reviewing your scholarship application.
With such a finite amount of time to make a lasting
impression on these important decision makers, it's
crucial that you make the most of this opportunity.
If not, your application may be on the fast track to
the circular file. To help, here are the Top 10 Scholarship
Do's that you must know to increase your chances of
winning.
Read more:
http://www.scholarshipsinindia.com/tips.html
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Winning scholarships is not easy. With as many as
tens or even hundreds of thousands of entries per competition,
you should do everything you can to make your application
perfect. Incorporating the advice of over 40 different
scholarship judges, here are common mistakes that students
make that take their applications out of the running
and how you can guarantee that your scholarship application
will NOT win!
Read more:
http://www.supercollege.com/story.cfm?loc=2&story=243&t=4
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Words of wisdom from Dr. William C. Nelson, former
President of Scholarship America, the parent organization
of Dollars for Scholars: My words of wisdom for students
applying for scholarship? Apply early and apply often...with
one caveat: You need to take the time to do the research
necessary to ensure you are eligible for a scholarship
and that you meet their criteria. Otherwise, you may
spend time applying for scholarships for which you will
never be considered.
Read more:
http://www.wadollarsforscholars.org/do's&don'ts.htm
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| Filling out the scholarship application is a fact
of life when seeking scholarships. Unfortunately, there
is no generic form or format; each scholarship fund
has its own methods and information needs. Some scholarships
such as The Annual Signet Classic Scholarship Essay
Contest offers no application form at all; submissions
are accompanied by a letter with a required set of information.
Read more:
http://www.scholarshiphelp.org/preparing_application.htm
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| Whether you are completing a multi-page college
application, or writing a 500-word scholarship essay,
the task can be intimidating. So here are a few hints
we have compiled to make the process smoother and ease
your anxieties.
Read more:
http://www.aspireoregon.org/s_apptips.html
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| Your hands are probably sore from typing dozens
of scholarship essays in the attempt to find money to
pay for college. It’s a long process we’ve
all been through and we know that it’s not easy
and definitely not always fun. But since scholarships
are the best kind of financial aid there is—free
money that you never have to pay back!—applying
for as many as possible, and doing so as well as possible
is something every college applicant should do.
Read more:
http://www.nataviguides.com/gradspeech_essay.html
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| The most important aspect of your scholarship essay
is the subject matter. You should expect to devote about
1-2 weeks simply to brainstorming ideas. To begin brainstorming
subject ideas consider the following points. From brainstorming,
you may find a subject you had not considered at first.
Read more:
http://essayinfo.com/essays/scholarship_essay.php
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| Free money. How much do you want: $500, $2,000,
$5,000 or more? College scholarship money is available,
but it won't land in your mailbox if you don’t
apply for it. How do you write an essay that makes your
application a winner? We asked the experts. Here’s
what they said about writing a scholarship essay that
stands out from the crowd.
Read more:
http://www.justcolleges.com/finaid/scholwrite.htm
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| Some, but not all, scholarships require a personal
interview. Interviews usually last 15-20 minutes and
involve a small group of people. You will find the interviewer(s)
to be pleasant and focused on you at your interview.
They’ll try to put you at ease and make you comfortable,
because they want to judge you at your best. Remember,
they want you to succeed.
Read more:
http://www.sdfoundation.org/scholarships/interviews.shtml
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| The judging of scholarship applications may appear
to be a mysterious black box. Frankly, that’s
true to a certain extent not because there’s a
conspiracy of secrecy but because the judging process
varies widely based upon the organization’s goals
in making the award, the availability of paid staff
and judges, traditions and policies, timeframe for rendering
decisions and so on.
Read more:
http://www.scholarshiphelp.org/judging_application.htm
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| SCHOLARSHIP
INFORMATION FOR UNDOCUMENTED STUDENTS |
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| This page contains information about financial
aid and scholarships for undocumented students and illegal
aliens. (The terms "undocumented student",
"illegal alien", and "illegal immigrant"
are used interchangeably and intentionally in this page
to enable this page to be found by students who are
trying to find information about scholarships for undocumented
students.)
Read more:
http://www.finaid.org/otheraid/undocumented.phtml
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| College-bound students who are not citizens or
legal permanent residents of the United States are not
eligible for State or federal financial assistance because
of their immigration status. In addition, they are generally
classified as international students and therefore are
required to pay higher tuition and fees.
Read more:
http://hs.houstonisd.org/debakeyhs/Departments/counselors/Undocumented.html
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| Financial aid is generally not provided to undocumented
students or illegal aliens. Federal and state financial
aid programs require the recipient to have U.S. citizenship
or permanent residency (i.e., have a green card).
Read more:
http://www.nygearup.org/collegesense/expert/undocumented/
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FOR
FRESHMEN ONLY
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| This section links to articles pertaining to the transition
from high school to college. |
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| Justin Graham and his parents arrived for his freshman
year at Duke University, found a hotel, and woke up
early the next morning to begin the marathon task of
moving everything Graham owned from the family minivan
into his freshman dorm. But there was a problem: The
van was gone. In its place, shattered glass. "My
microwave, TV, stereo system, all my pictures . . .
they took everything," says Graham.
Read more:
http://www.usnews.com/usnews/edu/college/articles/brief/05summer_brief.php
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| College? Sean Klein thought he'd been there, done
that after enrolling in a high school summer program
at a Bay Area university. He took classes, ate in a
dorm, and even lived across the hall from some "really
hot chicks." But then he arrived as a freshman
at the University of California-Los Angeles--and things
were a bit different.
Read more:
http://www.usnews.com/usnews/edu/college/articles/brief/05student_brief.php
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| ASK
THE EXPERTS |
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The Ask the Experts section provides an opportunity
for undergraduate Ventures Scholars to ask questions to
our professional associations and graduate/professional
school members. If you would like to
pose a question, please go to www.venturescholar.org/scholars/assocquest.asp. |
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| "What advice would you offer to someone
planning to take the PCAT Exam? Any suggestions for
preparation for the exam will be greatly appreciated."
The PCAT is intended for individuals who have completed
at least 3 semesters (1.5 years) of college course study.
Prior to taking the PCAT, candidates should have completed
at least the following college courses:
- general chemistry,
- general biology,
- at least 1 semester of organic chemistry, and
- calculus.
Students who are planning to take the PCAT may want
to register for the online PCAT practice exam offered
by the PCAT testing agency, Harcourt Assessment, Inc.
In August 2004, Harcourt released a new online PCAT
Practice Test to help candidates prepare for the exam.
The PCAT Practice Test consists of 120 questions from
the same content areas that are tested on the PCAT.
Candidates can choose to take the abbreviated version
of the PCAT under timed conditions similar to what they
will experience on the day of the exam. For a $19.00
fee, candidates can take the Practice Test, review the
correct answers, and view simulated scores. This fee
permits applicants to take the practice test one time.
There are other PCAT preparatory materials and courses
available to students. AACP does not endorse or list
of any of these other products or services.
Elisabeth J. "Libby" Ross, MA
Director, PharmCAS and Student Affairs
American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy
1426 Prince Street
Alexandria, VA 22314
703-739-2330, x1024
LRoss@aacp.org
www.aacp.org
www.pharmcas.org
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| "My career major as of now is Nursing,
but I want to specialize in respiratory therapy. I want
to know more about Mortuary Science to know if I want
to minor in that specific part of the field. I would
really appreciate it if you could help. Thanks and have
a blessed day."
Your question was referred to me from Ventures Scholars.
You have a very interesting idea for a career. You
mentioned being interested in respiratory therapy.
I would certainly recommend that you stay in the nursing
program and work in an intensive care unit (ICU) or
coronary care unit (CCU). You would get a much more
rounded education by taking a generalist curriculum
in nursing and then specializing in one of these fields
that would give you experience in respiratory care.
Many nurses in these areas are trained to do many
of the same jobs a respiratory therapist does. I have
very little expertise in mortuary science, however,
if you googlize it, you will come up with lots of
information.
My very best wishes to you. If you have further
questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Pam Malloy, RN, MN, OCN
ELNEC and Secretary's Award Projects Director
American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN)
One Dupont Circle, NW, Suite 530
Washington, DC 20036-1120
202-463-6930, Ext. 238 (voice mail)
202-785-8320 (fax)
pmalloy@aacn.nche.edu
Morturary Science, although quite interesting. is
not a usual component of nursing. Colleges of Nursing
have several courses related to anatomy and physiology,
as well as laboratory experience in these areas.
There are many speciality areas of nursing, some
require a master's degree and beyond. It is sometimes
difficult for a nursing student to choose a specialty
prior to beginning the study of nursing. There will
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educational experiences that will expose students
to a variety of specialties and this will assist in
developing a more specific focus.
As an example, forensic nursing is a less well known
specialty. To learn more about this, go to a search
engine on the internet and type in forensic nursing
for more information.
For a person who is especially interested in respiratory
care, type in respiratory nursing to obtain additional
information. Sometimes this field is also listed as
cardio-pulmonary.
In general, there are specialty nurse organizations
for almost every conceivable type of nursing and those
organization can be located on the internet and contacted.
All states have a general nurses association and
they usually have a name similiar to the one in New
York: The New York State Nurses Association and virtually
all of them have Web sites, many include scholarship
information as well.
Susan Fraley, MS, RN
Executive Director
Foundation NYS Nurses
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| "I am in my freshman year of college
and I was just wondering if you could help me get on
track for medical school. Something similar to high
school plans for college would be great. I just need
an outline to make sure I'm on track and some pointer
to assure my acceptance."
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| PROVIDING
YOUR INFORMATION TO MEMBER INSTITUTIONS |
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This section links to the Ventures Scholars
Program Consortium members.
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| Information
Link
Would you like to learn about the programs and opportunities
at our member graduate/professional schools? Click
here to access information. If you correspond directly
with the contact person, please remember to mention
that you are a Ventures Scholar.
Questionnaire
If you would like to share your academic and career
goals with the member graduate and professional schools,
please go to http://www.venturescholar.org/undergrad/gradinquiry.asp
and you will receive a response from the selected institutions.
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