03849cam a2200313 i 4500 1503202426 TxAuBib 20240816120000.0 010423s2002||||||||||||||||||||||||eng|u 2001024822 9780060937652 pbk. 0060937653 pbk. (OCoLC)46828876 TxAuBib rda Kaplan, Benjamin R. How to go to college almost for free : the secrets of winning scholarship money / Ben Kaplan. Second edition. [New York] : HarperResource, [2002] ©2002. xvi, 373 pages : illustrations ; 26 cm. txt rdacontent n rdamedia nc rdacarrier Includes index. "The Game" -- Let the Games Begin! -- How the Game Is Played -- The Big, Bad World of Financial Aid -- Exploding Seven Scholarship Myths -- Demystifying the Lingo -- Need Versus Merit -- Other Forms of Financial Aid -- The Importance of Merit-Based Awards -- Rules of the Merit Money Game -- A Game for Everyone -- The Scholarship Funders -- The Scholarship Administrators -- Application Judges -- Targeted Scholarship Awards -- Scholarship Application Components -- Steer Clear of (Most) Entry Fees -- Spending Your Merit Scholarships -- What Parents Can Do to Help -- Seven Ways Parents Can Help -- Helping with Scholarship Searching -- Strategizing with Your Kids -- Providing Research Assistance -- Keeping Things Organized -- Being a Good Sounding Board -- Reviewing the Application -- Giving Support and Encouragement -- Getting Ready to Play -- Finding Your Own Pot of Gold -- The Scholarship Rainbow -- Five Principles of Scholarship Searching -- Ten "Show Me the Money" Action Steps -- Assemble Your Scholarship Search Tools -- Tap Into Your School's Resources -- Search Scholarship Databases -- Politely Raid Other Schools' Resources -- Canvas Your Community -- Seek Out Government Sources -- Pursue All Personal and Family Affiliations -- Apply Effective Internet Search Techniques -- Uncover School-Specific Awards -- Seek Out Related Organizations -- Strategies That Give You the Edge -- Painting Your Own Portrait -- Knowing the Person -- The Painter's Touch -- Employing Your Theme -- Nine Winning Themes -- Finding Your Theme -- Positioning Strategies -- Scoring Points -- Considering Your Competitors -- Ten Universal Judging Criteria -- Content Strategies -- Scholarship Bodybuilding -- Analyzing Depth and Width -- The Essential Content Strategies -- All About Academics -- When the Whistle Blows -- A Winning Game Plan -- Eight Principles of Effective Scholarship Campaigns -- Essay Excellence -- Five Principles of Winning Essays -- Spanning Topics and Recycling Essays -- Finding Your Own Voice -- Getting in the Flow -- Honing Your Essay -- Advice for Specific Topics -- Short Answer Questions -- Glowing Recommendation Letters -- In Search of Perfect Recommendations -- Star Witnesses -- Five "Great Recommendation" Action Steps -- Qualities of a Great Letter -- Filling in the Blanks -- Paperwork Prowess -- The Stat Sheet -- Activity Lists -- Awards and Honors Lists -- The Transcript -- Additional Materials -- Mailing Your Application -- Acing the Interview -- Interview Mastery -- Preparing for the Interview -- The Big Day -- The Main Event -- When the Buzzer Sounds -- Parting Shots -- The Home Stretch -- Keeping Track of Your Winnings -- Using Testing to Slash College Costs -- What We've Learned -- Scholarship Coach Search Profile Worksheet -- State Agency Contacts -- ScholarshipCoach.com Keyword Master List. 20240816. Scholarships United States Handbooks, manuals, etc. TXKIP