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Give Me Scholarships!

Free Advice From a Real Scholarship Judge.

From the monthly archives:

March 2008

Don’t be afraid to admit your past shortcomings and explain how you turned things around.

by Josh Barsch on March 31, 2008

Do not, under any circumstances, have your parents write essays, letters, or anything else, on your behalf.

by Josh Barsch on March 26, 2008

Do not send your essay with postage due.

by Josh Barsch on March 26, 2008

Do not print your essay in all boldfaced type.

by Josh Barsch on March 26, 2008

Spell everything correctly.

by Josh Barsch on March 26, 2008

Type — don’t handwrite — your essay.

by Josh Barsch on March 26, 2008

Do not include sensitive personal information that you’re not asked for.

by Josh Barsch on March 26, 2008

Don’t print your essay on a used piece of paper.

by Josh Barsch on March 26, 2008

Make sure your name is on the essay.

by Josh Barsch on March 26, 2008

Don’t use a cursive or novelty font.

by Josh Barsch on March 26, 2008

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