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MARCH 11, 2002
BUSINESSWEEK INVESTOR -- COLLEGE PLANNING
How to Write Those Applications | |
ALLOT PLENTY OF TIME
Don't be surprised if the first takes you 20 hours or more to complete.
FIND A MODEL
Ask to see examples of winning applications. You can't copy the essay, but it can serve as a guide.
THINK OUT YOUR THEMES
Settle on one or two to make yourself memorable. Make sure they jibe with the mission of the scholarship foundation.
PAINT A PORTRAIT
Use stories to lend a personal touch. But don't go overboard--two or so will do.

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