The Personal Statement

It is time to start working on your personal essay which is the most important document in your application packet. Although I will be giving instructions in the classroom very soon, please start reviewing the questions in the textbook in section two.

As more students take the scholarship class and attend scholarship workshops, they are becoming more sophisticated in the application process--you need to be competitive. You want your essay read and want to be selected as the winner. It is your job to convince the judges that you are the best candidate.

Pathways to Success

The electronic application for the Pathways to Success scholarship will be available the end of November. Will let you know when I have the actual date.

Location of Coca Cola Workshop

The Coca Cola workshop will be held in the Multipurpose Room in the new building (CSSC)--it is on the first floor. Good to idea to reserve a spot with my assistant, Margo, at 760 862-1351

Coca-Cola All-State Community College Scholarships

The electronic application for this scholarship will be available on Tuesday, September 21,2010. The COD deadline is November 01,2010. A workshop specifically for this scholarship will be offered on October 01, 2010 at 10:00 to 11:00--location to be announced.

Eligibility requirements are:
1. Must be enrolled at a community college.
2. GPA minimum of 3.5 college-level coursework in the last 5 years.
3. Completed at least 36 semester units of college-level credit.
4. Must be on track for an Associate or Bachelor's degree.
5. Must NOT have been nominated previously.
6. College record free of suspension, probation or other serious disciplinary action.
7. Free from criminal conduct.

To access via Google,key in Coca-Cola All-State Community College Academic Team Program

Next Step

It is time to do follow up on the Letters of Recommendation. Please contact the people who are writing on your behalf. The first student in my class to receive three letters will receive a flash drive. Be sure to notify me by email.

Please set up your new scholarship email account with a professional name and start completing profiles on www.fastwewb.com and www.schoolsoup.com. Even though I have more faith in local scholarships, it won’t hurt to start exploring some of the most popular sites.

Be Prepared for Class Today

You will NEED your portfolio in class today!

Please check your assignments and come prepared to discuss the differences between the HOPE Scholarship, Opportunity Award, Lifelong Learning Credit and Interest on student loans.

Free Email Accounts

I strongly recommend that you establish a separate email account for your scholarship search. In addition, be sure to select a name that is professional and easy to remember. Too many combinations may be difficult to copy, but it is also easy to make a mistake if it is complicated.

Names like cuteypie, bighunk, sober4 are not only unprofessional, but you might be sending a message about yourself that is not positive. When in doubt, use your name and a number.

Check these sites as possible options for your separate scholarship website:

 Gmail
 AIM Mail
 Yahoo! Mail
 Gawab.com
 Inbox.com
 FastMail Guest Account
 Windows Live Hotmail
 Yahoo! Mail Classic
 BigString.com